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By Rebecca Brown and Jake Smith
The best summer hats for women can work as a topper for your outfit, going as nicely with swimsuits and cover-ups as they do with sweat shorts, bike shorts, and sundresses. And when combined with sunglasses and sunscreen, they’re key to providing skin with sun protection, which can help you avoid hyperpigmentation, dark spots, and even skin cancer.
If you don’t consider yourself a hat person just yet, allow us to convince you otherwise. From straw bucket hats to wide-brim sun hats, there are countless headwear styles to choose from, whatever your personal style may be. And the options go beyond your standard beach hats: Quilted, crochet, garden hats, and even retro sun visors (so uncool that they’re cool again) are all in the mix, encouraging you to get outside and enjoy some fresh air.
Whether you need a breezy, packable option to throw in your carry-on luggage or a bucket hat that’ll add a playful touch to any ’fit, we’ve got you covered—literally. These are the best summer hats for women, from designer picks to budget-friendly Amazon finds. You won’t want to leave the house this season without one.
Our top picks
- Best Overall: Free People Sublime Straw Bucket Hat, $68
- Best Value: Chok.Lids Everyday Bucket Hat, $16
- Best Luxury: Tory Burch Monogram Reversible Bucket Hat, $268
- Best Straw Hat: Eugenia Kim Ramona Straw Bucket Hat, $295
- Best Baseball Cap: Kule Take Out Cap, $58
- Best Packable: Madewell Packable Braided Straw Hat, $40
- Best for Travel: Furtalk Beach Straw Hat, $26
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1/20
Best Overall: Free People Sublime Straw Bucket Hat
Whether you’re picnicking or going for a dip in the pool, this packable straw hat adds just the right boho vibe.
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2/20
Best Value: Chok.Lids Everyday Bucket Hat
You don’t need to spend a ton on cute summer accessories—just invest in this top-rated bucket hat, which comes in a number of sunny colors.
3/20
Best Luxury: Tory Burch Monogram Reversible Bucket Hat
As far as women’s summer hats go, this Tory Burch number is both effortless and chic. With a floppy brim and wide straps, it’s pure vacation mode—and makes us want to set our status to OOO immediately.
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4/20
Best Bucket Hat: Lululemon Both Ways Reversible Bucket Hat
The Lululemon hat is the choose-your-own-adventure of sun coverage, featuring a reversible design and light, moisture-wicking fabric that’ll keep you cool on countless adventures.
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Best Straw Hat: Eugenia Kim Ramona Straw Bucket Hat
A straw hat Audrey Hepburn would approve of. It has a boater-like shape and subtle neutral weave, plus a frayed brim that keeps it just casual enough.
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Best Baseball Cap: Kule Take Out Cap
Spreading good vibes with a classic cap will never go out of style. This one’s plain and business in the front, party in the back. (Double down on the cuteness and finish your look with the brand’s matching smiley face socks.)
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Best Packable: Madewell Packable Braided Straw Hat
Despite its structured look, Madewell’s straw fedora is completely packable and can handle the stresses of a suitcase, a tote bag, or a windy day. Plus, according to one reviewer, it’s the rare hat that “looks good on everyone.”
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8/20
Best Crochet: Uniqlo Crochet Hat
Uniqlo’s breezy hat is cooler than your average crochet design, since it’s made from breathable paper instead of wool. Thanks to a wire brim and adjustable inner strap, it’ll also keep its shape and stay firmly in place no matter the weather.
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9/20
Best for Travel: Furtalk Beach Straw Hat
Packable and tightly woven, this wide-brim straw hat belongs in your beach bag on your next getaway. It offers excellent protection from the sun’s rays and comes in two sizes (with an adjustable headband for a tailored fit). The best part might just be the grosgrain ribbon, which adds retro flair to an otherwise simple design.
10/20
Best With UPF: The North Face Recycled 66 Brimmer
While you might be familiar with UPF clothing—think sunscreen, but in the form of fabric—it turns out that hats can offer the same degree of protection. We're partial to this one from The North Face, which offers UPF 40+ protection and is even recommended by the Skin Cancer Foundation.
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Best Designer: Ganni Crochet Bucket Hat
Step into your Barbiecore era with this knit bucket hat featuring a flip-up brim and plenty of Scandi-cool energy.
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12/20
Best Oversized: San Diego Hat Co. Ultrabraid XL Brim Sun Hat
This retro floppy sun hat, complete with an adjustable drawstring, might just be the ultimate vacation accessory if you’re serious about sun protection (and making a statement with your headwear).
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Best Visor: Simplicity UPF 50+ Wide-Brim Visor
A go-anywhere visor is a warm-weather essential, and this paper-straw option with a serious UPF rating fits the bill perfectly. Just roll it up and use the built-in elastic tie to keep it snug while you’re not wearing it.
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Best Cowboy Hat: Lack of Color Desert Rose Cowboy Hat
A music festival staple, the classic straw cowboy hat can easily veer into costumey territory—but not this one. Lack of Color’s take is lightweight and delicate, and it even has cutout details in the woven paper straw. Pair it with a white tank and high-waisted jeans and call it a day.
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Best Rancher: Brixton Jo Straw Rancher Hat
Like its wintry wool counterparts, this straw rancher keeps its sharp shape even with constant wear, adding a Western edge to your summer ’fits.
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Best Boater: San Diego Hat Company Scarf Boater
This option’s roomy 4.6-inch brim offers plenty of protection for exploring (or lounging around) on a Sunday afternoon, and the back bow detail adds a romantic touch.
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Best Fedora: Lanzom Straw Panama Fedora
This classic fedora–slash–Panama hat earns major points because it’s foldable and relatively inexpensive. There’s also a color for every kind of mood, from this black-on-black to red-on-beige.
18/20
Best for Exercise: Athleta Cap
Athleta’s minimalist baseball hat is incredibly versatile. Because it’s made of lightweight cotton, you can wear it on your morning run instead of a running headband; if you’re on the move, it’s great for keeping your hair in place. The minimal branding is just the cherry on top.
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Best for Hiking: Columbia Bora Bora Booney Hat
Tired of the wind knocking your hat off during hikes or beach visits? Time to invest in one with a chin strap. This one has a mesh panel for breathability and UPF 50 fabric that blocks both UVA and UVB rays.
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Best Waterproof: Rains Bucket Hat
While this one also qualifies as one of the best sun hats, it’s especially great for rain. Whether you’re running errands on a cloudy day or faced with a surprise storm on vacation, this bucket hat repels water effortlessly, keeping you and your hair dry.
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