11 Summer Hats That Are Trending in 2017
Libby MacCarthy
Libby MacCarthy
Libby MacCarthy is an urban planner turned writer with a love (bordering on unhealthy obsession) of all things fashion and beauty related. She lives for perfectly brewed coffee, farmer's markets, dinner parties and perusing impeccably designed boutiques. When she's not on the hunt for the latest trends, you'll likely find her plotting her next adventure or nose deep in a book. Libby currently splits her time between the East Coast and her adopted home of France. Follow her daily adventures on Instagram.
SPF and a sick pair of shades are summertime essentials, sure, but keeping cool when the mercury starts to rise calls for an accessory that offers even more protection. Enter the ever-iconic sunhat. Grandma has been a longtime fan, but we’re not suggesting you settle on a bucket equipped with an adjustable strap (oh, the horror!). Reach for one of these 11 showstopping toppers that’ll do your #OOTD proud. Throwing shade never looked so good.
Eric Javits Mondo Woven Cap
With the ability to withstand a packed suitcase, this red hot woven cap should be at the top of your vacay must-pack list. Teamed with high-waisted cutoffs and a simple white tee, it’s the key to an effortless summertime ensemble.J.Crew Straw Hat With Rainbow Pom-Poms
The traditional straw hat gets a major upgrade for 2017 with technicolor braided trim and playful pom-poms that are guaranteed to chase away any hint of summertime sadness. Pop it on for a stint in the sand or bust it out for an upcoming backyard bash.American Needle Ballpark Variant California Baseball Hat
Even if baseball isn’t your sport, this low-key cap will ensure your off-duty ensemble hits it out of the park.G. Viteri Cactus Boater Hat
A fair-trade topper with a serious punch of panache? Sign us up!Mango Bicolor Straw Hat
A trip to Positano might be off the table, but don’t let FOMO get you down. This fringe-flecked straw hat will make you feel as though you’ve been whisked off to the pebble-strewn beaches of the Amalfi Coast.Free People Ziggy Straw Baseball Hat
Trucker hats are back — and in a big way. But don’t expect that Von Dutch number to cut it this time around. Rainbow bright chevron print puts a whole new twist on this Ashton Kutcher-approved cap for a look that screams beach chic.Zara Large Striped Floppy Hat
Babe alert! Be it high tea, a First Friday Art Walk, or a picnic in the park, a wide brim beauty like this needs to be in your lineup. Layered over windblown locks and an ethereal frock, it’s practically the epitome of summer #OOTD goals.COS Soft Cap With Back Tie
The solution to most of life’s problems (we wish!)? Put a bow on it. Or at least that’s what you’ll be saying once you snag this snazzy embellished add-on. Tees and jeans will never be the same.Communitie Cooked Straw
Hey there, good lookin’. Sass up your prized two-piece with this delightfully oversized sun hat that strikes the perfect balance between understated and OTT.Nannacay for J.Crew Tululu Hat
From a summer concert series to your BFF’s bachelorette bash, you can count on this stunner’s pom-pom-trimmed tassels to steal the spotlight.Topshop Floral Embroidered Cap
How to survive a sweltering summer day? We’ll give you a hint. Toss this embroidered bad boy on with a showstopping one-piece and high-waisted cutoffs FTW.Libby MacCarthy
Libby MacCarthy is an urban planner turned writer with a love (bordering on unhealthy obsession) of all things fashion and beauty related. She lives for perfectly brewed coffee, farmer's markets, dinner parties and perusing impeccably designed boutiques. When she's not on the hunt for the latest trends, you'll likely find her plotting her next adventure or nose deep in a book. Libby currently splits her time between the East Coast and her adopted home of France. Follow her daily adventures on Instagram.