15 Sun Hats That Give Serious Shade (in the Best Way Possible)
Keep your face protected and your vacation ‘fits strong.
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Picture it: You’re posted up on the beach in your new bathing suit, frozen marg in hand, OOO email reply set, and ready to dive into your latest beach read. The cherry on top of your perfect day? A chic sun hat that not only protects you from UV rays, but also gives you some big main character energy while you’re living your best life.
As a self-proclaimed summer vacation expert, nothing brings me more joy than shopping for warm-weather essentials. There are a few must-haves I always pack with me, like a good beach bag, sunglasses, comfy walking sandals, lots of SPF, and most importantly? A sun hat I can wear everywhere from lounging on the beach to sightseeing and beyond. From cute crochet bucket hats to packable visors and oversized straw hats, there's no shortage of options when it comes to summer hats, no matter what your vibe is. So, to help you get a head-start on planning for your next vacation (and maybe to live vicariously through you), I rounded up all the best sun hats to pack in your suitcase.
Our top picks for the best sun hats in 2024:
Keep scrolling to shop this season's best sun hat options from brands like Free People, Madewell, Eugenia Kim, Revolve, and, of course, Amazon, for all my fellow last-minute shoppers. Oh, and just because you have a hat doesn't mean you don't need to buy some sunscreen for your face, too!! Stay protected, and happy sunbathing!
Lauren Alexis Fisher is the Senior Editor at Cosmopolitan, overseeing digital content across fashion, lifestyle, beauty, sex, and culture. Previously, she was the Market Editor at Harper’s BAZAAR and has written for publications including WWD, Bustle, and W Magazine. When she’s not busy taste-testing her way through every dirty martini in New York, you can follow her on Instagram for bad jokes, good outfits, and annoying vacation pics.
Siena Gagliano is the associate editor at Cosmopolitan, where she primarily covers beauty, fashion, travel, and lifestyle. Wanna know how to get the best brows of your life? Gotchu. What about how to find the best fashion deals of the season, the softest sheets on the market, or exactly how to use retinol without irritating your skin? Check, check, and check. Before joining Cosmopolitan, Siena was a writer at Bustle and several other media outlets. As her 2024 goal, she has vowed to find the best (extra) dirty martini NYC has to offer—and yes, that means ~attempting~ to try every cute cocktail spot in the city (hit her up with some recs, pls). Follow Siena on Instagram for a behind-the-scenes look at that magazine life.
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