With holiday season slowly rolling around, we’re starting to prep our checking packlist. At the top of our list is of course sun cream, alongside our usual mainstays of summer dresses, matching co-ords, basket bags and strappy sandals.
This year, we’ve got a new contender to add to our list: the straw hat. An oversized style channels the boho chic trend, whilst a bucket hat gives a more edgier feel. We’re seeing It’s important to remain protected from the sun, but doing it in a stylish way is a must.
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This year, we’ve seen a number of different straw hat iterations cropping up. From the timeless wide brim, bucket hat versions, visors and fedoras, there’s a style to suit everyone. Accessories are key when it comes to styling your summer outfits and can totally change a look, so make sure to factor them in when you’re planning what to wear.
When it comes to styling, there are no rules when it comes to your straw hat. Whether you pair it with a white floaty dress and sandals, or instead opt for a matching co-ord, the contrasting texture will complement any look. Match it with a straw bag and sandals, or instead keep it as the core focus of your accessories.
Sun hats definitely are not a replacement for sun cream, that’s an absolute essential in summer, however, they do help provide added protection from UV rays.
Hello! Fashion’s Junior Beauty Writer, Lydia Mormen says "It's a no-brainer that when you're sat in the sun you should be applying and re-applying sunscreen to keep your skin protected and wearing a hat is a great added layer of protection for the delicate skin on your face and neck. The only thing better than slathering on the sunscreen is staying in the shade and these wide rim options will provide plenty."
Whether you’re lounging by a pool, snoozing on the beach or even just spending the afternoon in your garden, we’ve rounded up the 10 best straw hats to add to your basket.
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Eugenia Kim is our go-to brand when it comes to straw hats for summer. They have such a large range and a style to suit everyones taste. We love this oversized style with the black ribbon around the crown.
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Wide Brim Straw Hat
Arket
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Composition: 100% Straw
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Arket is our high-street holy grail brand for capsule wardrobe essentials. This flat crown wide brim hat oozes elegance and will instantly elevate any outfit.
3/10
Leather And Webbing-Trimmed Striped Raffia Bucket Hat
Loewe x Paula's Ibiza
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Composition: 100% Raffia; Trim: 100% Calf Leather
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Loewe and Paula's Ibiza have done another summer collab which is one of our personal favourites. This is the perfect style to slip on to wander round the town on holiday, or even on your daily commute from home to office.
4/10
Vista Straw Hat
Free People
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Composition: 100% Paper Straw
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Australian brand Lack of Color products are handmade and sustainability and ethical practises are essential to them. With its dipped crown and leather adjustable chin strap, this woven straw hat is so stylish.
5/10
Woven Straw Hat
COS
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Composition: 80% FSC Mix Paper, 20% Recycled Paper
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Black is a great alternative colour if you want something a bit different to the usual beige hue. This slouchy style from COS is intricately woven and will top off any look.
6/10
Raffia Sun Hat
Gant
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Composition: 100% Vegetable Fiber
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With its beige colourway and embroidered Gant script at the front, this straw hat will add a stylish finish to any outfit. We'd pair with a floaty dress and some gladiator sandals.
7/10
Wide Brim Fringed Raffia Hat
The White Company
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Composition: 100% Raffia
Shipping: £3.50 Standard Delivery
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We love the fringed edges and cream ribbon band around the crown. To compliment the hat, we'd style with cream espadrille wedges and opt for a bright printed dress.
8/10
Le Bob Soli Brand-Patch Raffia Bucket Hat
Jacquemus
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Sizes: 56cm, 58cm or 60cm
Shipping: £5.95 Standard Delivery
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With its contrasting leather debossed logo patch and trim, we love this bucket hat style iteration. It will give your outfit a contemporary feel whilst still giving it a chic finish.
9/10
Straw And Printed Silk Sunhat
Zimmermann
The Details
Composition: 100% Raffia With Silk Scarf
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Zimmermann is an all-round elegant brand and their accessories are no exception. We love the oversized style of this straw hat and the print gives something a bit different. The silk scarf is removable, so as the weather cools, you can wear it around your neck instead.
10/10
Straw Wide Brim Hat
Marks & Spencer
The Details
Composition: 100% Straw
Shipping: £3.99 Standard Delivery
Returns: Free within 35 days
We love the contrasting tone scalloped edge on this M&S hat, this is a great everyday basic style for summer. We'd style with black sandals and bag to match to the hat.
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