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When you're reading by the pool or picnicking in the park on a hot day, a sun-blocking hat can make all the difference. Ahead, we've rounded up 14 hats for every sunny occasion. So whether you want to give coastal grandma vibes in a classic straw hat, be the brightest babe on the beach in a floppy brim, or keep it simple and effective with a UPF-protected baseball cap, you'll find right piece to top off your head, below.
Anthropologie Faithfull Floral Linen Bucket Hat ($79)
If a sunny, carefree afternoon became a bucket hat, it'd be this orange and pink beauty.
BestByAnny Wide Brim 5-Inch Sun Hat ($27)
This colorblock hat with a 5-inch brim is made with 100 percent cotton linen that offers UPF protection.
Anthropologie Pilcro Straw Rancher ($58)
A straightforward rancher hat gets a pretty twist from a bluish-gray and ivory ribbon.
H&M Cotton Canvas Sun Hat ($18)
This floppy hat has a wide sloped brim with a frayed edge that sits just so.
Madewell (Re)sourced Baseball Cap ($18)
If you plan a breaking a sweat, this adjustable baseball cap made with recycled post-consumer plastic will keep the sun out of your eyes.
Free People Island Hopper Speckled Straw Visor ($34)
This handwoven straw visor has a stretchy back, making it ideal for anyone struggling to find the perfect fit.
Zara Mixed Woven Hat ($46)
If a wide brim feels like too much, this sun-shielding hat reins it in while still offering protection.
Loeffler Randall Straw Hat With Tie Detail ($195)
This simple straw hat gets a pretty flourish from its floral-print tie strap.
Rag & Bone Cruise Summer Net Bucket Hat ($295)
Made of crocheted mesh, this low-key bucket hat is a stylish alternative to the ubiquitous straw hat.
Anthropologie Packable Rancher ($60)
The classic cowboy hat gets a summery twist when it comes in a sunny shade of terra cotta.
Free People Shady Character Packable Wide Brim Hat ($68)
Your friends won't lose you on the beach if you're wearing this floppy statement hat in citron.
Madewell Chunky Straw Panama Hat ($39)
This classic straw hat with a wide brim feels like quintessential summer.
Groundwork Embroidered Flower Hat ($24)
The washed-out marigold color of this baseball cap has the kind of late-summer vibes we love in August.
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