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Sun safety is chicer than ever. From our favorite SPFs to the best sun hats on Amazon, protecting yourself from those harmful UV rays is the new norm—and thank goodness for that. Plus, did you know May is melanoma and skin cancer awareness month? There’s no time like the present to stock up on all things shady for the summer ahead. Big Beach Hat
A godsend already on days when your hair is simply not up to par, the right hat can be stylish, keep you cool, and shield your skin. If the brim is wide enough, it’ll protect your ears, neck, and shoulders, too. You’re also less likely to squint your eyes if you’re wearing a hat, and that means lower chances of fine lines and wrinkles. What’s not to love?
There are a lot of options on the market, and the only thing you should be wading through this summer is crystal blue waters. So, leave the picking and choosing up to us. We found the best sun hats on Amazon and offer them to you here. There’s a style for everyone, from summer classics like the straw hat to sportier styles for your next big hike. Ahead, check out our favorite sun hats from Amazon to wear on your next beach vacation and anywhere else you’re headed this summer.
Get the look of wearing a wide brim hat without having to reconfigure your top knot or deal with trapped heat.
Customer review: “This visor is flexible enough to roll and pack in your suitcase. Just used it on my trip to see the pyramids in a dry/sunny area & had great sun protection. It looks amazing on and love it, looks good in all my pics.”
Nothing gives that summertime chic look quite like a printed silk scarf!
Calling all court sport players! For tennis, pickleball, golf, or any other outdoor activities, this visor is perfect for helping you stay on your A-game.
Customer review: “I bought this visor for the summer months. Great fit, adjustable, and comfortable to wear; nice style and high quality too. Highly recommend!”
For quality you can feel, don’t forget about Amazon’s luxury section.
Hitting the trails this summer? If you’re looking for something more practical than fashionable, this one is as functional as they come.
Customer review: “This is a great hat for working in the yard, fishing, boating. Very lightweight and breathable. I have worn this on a kayak on the lake in 90 degree plus sunny weather and I swear not a sweat mark on the inner/outer rim of the hat—that is nuts...Adjustable strap is easy to use and well made for the perfect fit. Folds and shapes better than you would expect. I cannot say anything bad about this hat. Provides great sun protection and a pretty great price.”
Lack of Color’s wide-brimmed floral bucket hat was worn by everyone last summer. We wouldn’t be mad if history repeated itself with this year’s abstract green print.
Customer review: “Really cute, perfect summer hat to help shield against the sun.”
You can’t go wrong with a structured straw hat. This particular option will look good poolside with a drink in hand.
Customer review: “Perfect hat!! Gorgeous! Love! Fits great. Has an an adjustable band inside to fit any size”
The classic fedora feels new with a black ribbon addition that’ll be a charming touch to your beach-day look.
Customer review: “This hat is perfect for every day as well as the beach! I didn’t think the brim would be wide enough to shade my face and neck but it does.”
A tried and true classic: the bucket hat. This wide-brim option comes in seven other hues if you’re feeling colorful.
Customer review: “Bought for an eight-day cruise but I’ll be wearing it all summer.”
A summer getaway in your future? Opt for this easy-to-roll visor that can pack tightly alongside your bikinis and sandals in your go-to weekender bag.
Customer review: “Great purchase! Stays on my head even in the high wind at the beach! Nice sun coverage of my face and shoulders! Very happy I bought this hat!”
You, too, can live out your Regency-era dreams with this straw hat adorned with a ribbon chinstrap.
If 2023 feels like the year of the crochet, that’s because it is. From the runways to your favorite celebrities, everyone seems to be donning their best knits. What better way to hop on the train than with this cute crochet hat?
Customer review: “Obsessed with the colors, the way it fits, and feels. It’s exactly like the picture and exactly what I expected so I’m more than happy with that. I’ve gotten sooo many questions and compliments on this hat whenever I wear it. Buy it now!!!! You’ll be obsessed!”
A classic style so versatile you’ll want to buy one for you and your beau.
Customer review: “Hats are kinda like sunglasses…or jeans. They are not created equal and they don’t look good on everybody. But this hat is designed really nice. I’ve had compliments while wearing this hat, which never happens when I’m wearing other hats. Better get the hat.”
Hair up, face covered. That’s the ultimate way to stay cool in the sun.
Customer review: “This hat is floppy but flops just right to keep the nape of my neck and my ears shaded. The keyhole lets my low bun slip through, and that holds the hat on, even in a breeze.”
In this hat, you are the epitome of coastal grandmothers.
Your favorite beach cover-up and this oversized straw hat would make a great pair.
Customer review: “They really do offer so much sun protection. I have 4 of them now, two for everyday outdoor use and two to keep good and clean for going out. When you wear them, you kinda feel like a work of art, they are very pretty and add a touch of beauty and sophistication to any outfit.”
The Y2K revival is alive and well. Trucker hats are no exception.
Customer review: “This product arrived in good condition, it was packed properly so the hat was in great shape when it arrived. It was as pictured and clearly made of quality materials.”
Why would you want to taste the rainbow when you could wear it?
Customer review: “This gave me the sun coverage I expected on the back of my neck and face. It is bright, colorful, and well-stitched. The fold marks from initial packaging were hard to get removed even after several soakings. Hat was easy and lightweight to pack.”
A high-end take on the classic baseball cap, you’ll want to wear this one year-round.
Customer review: “Perfect fit and very comfortable. Bill length is just right... Not too short or too long.”
Keep the sun off your nose with this oversized, two-toned visor.
Customer review: “This is a lifesaver. I take it everywhere with me because I have migraine and photophobia and it has helped me on my journey of healing so much I will buy over again.”
Bianca Rodriguez is the Fashion & Luxury Commerce Manager at Hearst Magazines, covering fashion, beauty, and more for Cosmopolitan, Elle, Esquire, Harper’s BAZAAR, and Town & Country. She likes lounging about with a good book and thinks a closet without platform sneakers is a travesty.
Meg (she/her) is the associate fashion commerce editor at ELLE.com, where she specializes in shopping stories spanning the fashion, home, and lifestyle categories. Over the past three years, she has devoted countless hours to researching brands, testing hundreds (maybe even thousands!) of products, and deep-diving into market and consumer trends. Her favorite job responsibilities consist of co-writing the monthly series Same Same But Different and curating the fashion market for ELLE Escapes. Meg graduated magna cum laude from the Missouri School of Journalism with an emphasis on magazine editing. In 2020, one of her feature stories in the service article category was recognized by the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication. The year prior, the Society of Professional Journalists named voxmagazine.com “Best Affiliated Magazine” in its Mark of Excellence Awards, when she was on staff. Meg’s stories have appeared on Cosmopolitan, Town & Country, Harper’s Bazaar, and Good Housekeeping, among many other outlets. Her personal passions include travel, buffalo sauce, and gardening. You can find her in New York, where she lives, or on Instagram, where she also lives. She will never stop hoping for a One Direction reunion tour.
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