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Up Your Summer Style With These Chic Summer Hats

The TZR team swears by them.

by Kelsey Stewart

June 4, 2023

Summer hats

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There are very, very few summer activities more satisfying then relaxing by the pool on a hot day. Basking in the sun, however, calls for a handful of must-have necessities — think a high-quality SPF (which you should reapply every two hours or so, BTW), a refreshing face mist, and, of course, a cute hat. And while everyone typically has a certain silhouette they’re drawn to, TZR editors’ favorite summer hats may inspire you to explore outside your sartorial comfort zone.

What warm-weather hats are currently sitting in our editors’ virtual carts? Well, TZR’s Deputy Fashion Editor Alison Syrett, for instance, is all about Prada’s Denim Bucket Hat this season. (How cool would the designer style look teamed with coordinating jean Bermuda shorts?) And if you’re seeking out a more playful iteration, our Beauty Editor Amanda Ross found a fantastic option that you’ll have a hard time passing up. Enter: Paul Smith’s 'Swirl' Woven Visor, which boasts a colorful striped ribbon.

And those are just a few looks we have our eyes on right now. Keep scrolling to find TZR editors’ must-have headwear, which they plan on wearing everywhere in the upcoming months.

Felix Bucket

“There’s a running joke between my mother-in-law and I about how I bring a straw hat each time we visit her in the summer and leave it there. I think my current number stands at six. What can I say? I love a good straw hat, but it's not something easy to take to and from places, especially if said location requires a plane ride. Janessa Leone's packable hat is the exception: I can easily fold and enclose it in my suitcase without worrying that it will get damaged en route.” — Kathy Lee, editor in chief, TZR

Striped Raffia Bucket Hat

Striped Raffia Bucket Hat

“I have a lot of wintertime bucket hats, but none for summer — it's time to change that! The one style I'm eyeing this season is a raffia or crochet design and right now my heart is drawn to this Tory Burch piece. I like that the multicolored stripes aren't super neon or bright, which means it'll be easy to match with my daily outfits.” — Marina Liao, senior fashion news editor, TZR

Cabana Palm Hat | Natural

Cabana Palm Hat | Natural

“I don't play when it comes to sun protection. So, in the midst of summer, when I'm out and about more than usual and vacationing in hot tropical locales, I load up on SPF and keep a wide-brim hat handy. In terms of the latter, it's helpful when the hat in question is as stylish as it is protective. This little number from Cleobella's new collection is perfect for lazy beach or poolside days, working well with the retro bikinis on my roster and the breezy sundresses I live in during the warmer months.” — Angela Melero, executive editor, TZR

Soft Bucket Hat

Soft Bucket Hat

“I love a summer hat that can be worn to the beach but also looks cute with everyday clothes — which is why I love this woven bucket design from Cafe Society. Not only does it protect my face from the sun, but it elevates all of my summer looks. I also love how sturdy the woven material is, so it doesn't need to be constantly adjusted.” — Maggie Haddad, senior social media strategist, TZR

'Swirl' Woven Visor

'Swirl' Woven Visor

“I am fully aware of the dork-factor possible any time you bust out a visor, but this scarf-accented version makes it a non-issue. Facial sun protection is always my primary concern come summer and the structured straw bill here casts plenty of shadow. Plus, the silky scarves that help secure it around the head keep from pulling or breaking delicate hair strands, too.” — Amanda Ross, beauty editor, TZR

Denim Bucket Hat

Denim Bucket Hat

“If anyone can get me to wear a bucket hat for the first time since about two and half decades, it's Prada. I am just so into the sleek silhouette and dark denim on their updated version of the '90s style.” — Alison Syrett, deputy fashion editor, TZR

Floral Bucket Hat

Floral Bucket Hat

“I saw a girl on my street wearing this same hat for Memorial Day last week (yes, she did catch me staring at it, but I have zero regrets), and I haven’t been able to stop thinking about it ever since. And because I’m a crochet bucket hat stan, I could see myself wearing this adorable royal blue floral iteration on repeat this summer.” — Kelsey Stewart, associate fashion editor, TZR