6 Stylish & Sun Safe Hats

This summer, we’ve resolved to have a season free of sunburns. This is especially true with easy-to-forget skin, like the sensitive spot where the hair parts, the tips of the ears and the back of the neck. Join us in staying safe with these six sun hats, whose brilliant designs make them all the more essential to any outdoor outfit. —Julia Dumbrell

Lack of Color: Paloma Sun Hat

Holt Renfrew carries the Paloma Sun Hat by Lack of Color, a beautifully constructed piece made from golden wheat straw and finished with a detachable cotton neck tie ($119). Boasting the highest achievable sun protective rating for fabrics, Lack of Color’s UPF 50+ and Australian-tested hats offer unbeatable sun protection.

Free People: Agua Bendita Sunhat

The Agua Bendita Sunhat is truly head-turning, complete by Free People with two feminine and floral prints through its reversible design ($98). With a slouchy style and wide brim silhouette inspired by the sun, it’s sure to become the statement piece of the summer. 

Uniqlo: UV Protection Wide Brim Hat

In 100% linen with a coarse weave, the distinctive texture of Uniqlo’s UV Protection Wide Brim Hat makes a sweet statement ($40). Between a wire-edged brim and removable linen chin strap, its customizable features will make it feel tailor-made.

Kathmandu: Jason Woodside EVRY-Day Bucket Hat

As a classic UPF 50+ Bucket Hat, Kathmandu collaborated with New Zealand-based artist Jason Woodside ($39.95). Keeping the head protected, its vivid design is inspired by the naturally beautiful landscapes, coastlines and sunsets of the brand’s homebase.

Lululemon: Wide Brim Bucket Hat

A sunny day essential, Lululemon finished the Women’s Cinchable Wide Brim Bucket Hat with extra length at the back, for additional sun protection on the neck ($58).

The North Face: Horizon Sunshield Hat

Sweat-wicking sun protection with a classic fit, The North Face Horizon Sunshield Hat delivers protection from the head through the full neck ($55). A nonnegotiable for those unrelenting days on the trail, the lightweight and breathable design provides long-lasting comfort.