The sun is out! Here is the best headwear to celebrate summer – even if you’re not a hat person…
Along with a good layer of SPF, a cool hat is essential to top off your summer look. Wide-brimmed hats have recently made waves on the runway, and as the weather warms up, it’s necessary to add stylish protection.
From flopping lamp shades to the nonchalant baseball cap, these are the on-trend styles to accessorize your beach day or weekend away.
1. Cool crochet
It seems like Crochet makes a comeback every year. Ideal for layering, crochet makes a statement beyond your clothes, and having been big for bags last year, 2024 is all about the crochet cap.
Coming in the form of a knitted cap, bucket, or visor, crochet is undoubtedly one of the cutest hat trends this summer.
2. Statement straw
Raffia and floppy hats have become the headgear of the summer, making any look go from English garden to Saint-Tropez style. Unfortunately, not all of these types of hats are made for our cramped carry-ons.
Opting for a soft structure over stiff fabric is best—not to mention it’s kinder to your wallet. Crochet raffia is a good option for surviving being stuffed in a suitcase.
Oliver Bonas Black & Natural Striped Foldable Visor Hat, £26
3. On-trend bucket
Easy to bundle up and pop in your bag as you’re flying out the door – the bucket hat is the ultimate Gen Z summer accessory. From statement prints to humble pastels, the on-trend bucket is an intergenerational staple at Glastonbury or in your garden.
4. Reliable baseball
The style that will always work is undoubtedly the baseball cap. Possibly the least glamorous of the styles, the baseball cap has a cool insouciance. When styled right, it can give nautical chic vibes or look like you’re a humble millionaire trying to run errands discreetly.
Either way, a simple colorway can often edge up the most classic of looks – or at least hide you from accidental bump-ins.
5. Hot florals
“The floral trend is huge this season, with floral patterns adorning everything from pants to shirts and accessories. If you’d prefer to add a floral touch to your outfit without going all out with a dress, a statement piece is the way to go. It adds a feminine and quaint country touch to any outfit.”
