If your holiday plans include beach day outs or trips to a tropical paradise, now is the perfect time to invest in a chic yet essential spring/ summer accessory. Wide-brimmed hats are stylish, protect you from harmful rays and look great with your vacation outfits.
Styling guide and must-have shades of wide-brimmed hats
While you must not skip sunscreen, hats with extra edges provide additional shade for the neck and, in larger sizes, even the shoulders. Whether you’re having a picnic or cruising on your trip, this accessory also adds an undeniable glam when worn with resort wear, swimwear or casual styles.
Tones of brown, black, off-white, yellow and pink are some of the most popular and fashionable colours of wide-brim hats for women. These, as favourite summer hues, also have an appealing charm and suit many different kinds of outfits. Find your favourite style from sought-after brands, from Gucci to Lack of Color.
Top wide-brim hats for women you can’t miss
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HKD 4900
If you’re looking for a wide-brim hat that goes with your formal as well as smart casuals, look no further than the Gucci Lamé Papier Hat. It is crafted with special straw-effect fabric interwoven with shiny lamé threads. The interior is made with a cotton and silk lining that ensures comfort and is soft on your hair. Maximum sun protection is provided by the full lining, which shades your neck and face. The hat features Italian craftsmanship with a black grosgrain band and bow with a gold metal bee embellishment.
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HKD 3092.10
Whether you’re vacationing on a cruise ship or unwinding on breezy beaches, we have a fashionable accessory to raise your style quotient. The designer hat by Eugenia Kim comes in a sophisticated neutral colour. Crafted in natural raffia, the straw hat is designed with a frayed brim and a detachable wooden chain link strap. It is breathable and less sensitive to water.
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HKD 2246.70
The bigger the better — if that’s what you’re on the lookout for when picking a hat, the Janessa Leone Waverly Hat is the right choice. The mix of structure and floppy design adds drama to your summer looks. This hat is lightweight and durable, as it is made from raffia straw. A wide brim completely shields your face, neck, and shoulders and protects them from ultraviolet rays. The hat can be rolled up and folded, making it perfect to carry on a chic holiday.
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HKD 1941.40
Luxury hats from Rag & Bone, a New York-based brand, are a celebrity favourite. Taylor Swift, Emma Stone, and Sarah Jessica Parker are among those who have styled their ensembles with options from the renowned label. Among its collection of rollable to Panama hats, the fedora hats are our favourite wide-brim styles. Go for this chic neutral-coloured hat, which is handmade with paper straw, making it a lightweight choice. The faux leather band with silver-tone hardware and the pinched crown are some of the details that elevate the look.
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HKD 1401.30
Go for this rancher hat if you’re looking forward to visiting fields or meadows on your holiday. Brixton, a sought-after label for iconic styles rooted in the past, brings this hat inspired by the fashion of the 1920s. It is made from hand-woven Panama straw and features an open-wave fretwork for breathability and optimum comfort. It also provides 45+ UPF (Ultraviolet Protection Factor) and comes with an adjustable moisture-wicking sweatband. The minimal design of the hat ensures you will look elegant in your holiday photographs.
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HKD 1135.10
Hat Attack offers an expansive collection of work and vacation styles, from berets to Panama hats. Don’t miss out on the brand’s UPF sun hats, including the Avalon. This large style comes in a natural hue, complemented with a black scarf trim. Crafted from raffia material, it gives you an airy, comfortable fit. Pair it with your blazer suits or jumpsuits to dine at a seaside restaurant or café.
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HKD 891
Going for a graceful, feminine style for your holiday look? Add this hat with a wide brim and embroidery from Polo Ralph Lauren to complete the outfit. The luxury style is crafted in paper straw and is perfect to pair with your brunch outfits and resort wear. Additionally, the hat comes with the luxe label’s logo, making it a conversation piece, while providing optimum coverage from the hot sun.
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HKD 853.30
If your itinerary involves both a metropolitan destination and a beach paradise, think of hats that are versatile and statement-making. Lack of Color’s boater hat is an elegant accessory that can be worn indoors as well as outdoors. It is crafted from baked palm leaves pressed together. Apart from providing 50+ UPF, it is a style you can wear in places with higher temperatures.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
– How can one style a brimmed hat with casual outfits?
Hats with a wide brim have a noticeable appearance that is ideal for making a fashion statement. For a complementary look, pair them with shorts sets, dresses or casual coordinate outfits.
– What is a wide-brimmed hat?
A wide-brimmed sun hat has a design that ensures the edge is at least three inches long. This is useful in summer, when you will want to shield your face, ears and neck from damaging UV rays.
– Are brimmed hats in fashion?
Broad-brimmed hats continue to be a popular fashion accessory in 2024, with celebrities styling them with their vacation ensembles.
– Is a brimmed hat an essential accessory for a beach outfit?
Wide-brimmed hats for sun protection are essential when you’re out vacationing during the summer. Plus, such large hats are also in fashion, letting you put your best dressing game forward.
– Which type of cap is good for the summer?
Wide-brimmed hats are the perfect summer accessory. Thanks to their extra edge, they provide shade to your face and even shoulders in larger brim pieces. Choose hats based on the Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) or summer-friendly materials that don’t heat up, such as straw.
– Which material wide hats are best for hair?
Straw, polyester and cotton are some of the most preferred materials for wide hats. These don’t heat up easily and minimise friction, retaining your hair’s moisture.
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An interior design graduate, Dinal is a writer by passion and profession. She is an avid traveller and has worked with lifestyle brands and publications like Nykaa Fashion and Little Black Book. When she's not recommending the coolest things to do, she explores offbeat villages, writes poems, and goes stargazing! She is an enthusiast of all things handmade.
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