When summer hits, you’ll want to store your oversized beanies and warm knit hats away. However, what will you be replacing them with? If you want to wear hats this summer, you need a lineup of suitable choices.
We’ve created a list of summer sun hats that you’ll love to wear. These hats from American Hat Makers are all high-quality hats that are built with summer in mind. Keep reading to discover the top picks!
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Summer Sun Hats
When you think of a summer hat, your mind probably goes to the classic sun hat. Think wide brims, light construction, and plenty of ventilation. These hats are built to keep you cool no matter how hot the summer gets.
The best thing about sun hats is that they work equally well for men and women. Men’s summer hats and women’s summer hats are different in their styles and approaches but essentially accomplish the same purpose.
Some of the best men’s summer straw hats have a vibe that feels like a throwback to days of adventures in a tropical climate. The classic cabana hat from American Hat Makers is a great example of this. This hat has a stately elegance to it that also manages to feel incredibly fun. Plus, this hat is specifically designed for maximum ventilation, with 360° ventilation running through the entire hat.
Meanwhile, the best women’s summer hats have many of the same qualities. The Soaker hat from American Hat Makers has a wide brim, superior UV protection, and plenty of ventilation. However, it has a more feminine touch, making it more like a classic women’s sun hat.
Heading to the beach this summer? Don’t forget to bring a wide brim hat to protect you from the sun’s rays!
Summer Cowboy Hats
Right now, cowboy hats are the “in” thing in fashion. It might be due to the presence of TV shows like Yellowstone and Westworld. It may also be due to the rise of alternative style choices, with cowboycore standing alongside popular options like cottagecore and farmcore. Whatever the source of this new trend may be, it is undeniable that people are wearing more cowboy hats than they have in previous years.
This is great because cowboy hats are great. They are the perfect mix of style and practicality. You can wear a cowboy hat to look good, but you can also wear it to keep yourself protected from the sun. Cowboy hats, when made from quality materials, are also something you can own for years and years to come.
We suggest a straw cowboy hat with a classic look to it, like the Lucas hat from American Hat Makers. Straw will do a better job of keeping your head cool and allowing air to pass over it. Meanwhile, the rugged look of this particular hat suits the rough and tough cowboy aesthetic. Together, these factors make it an obvious choice for a summer cowboy hat.
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Lightweight Bucket Hats
Bucket hats are another type of hat that is staging a comeback. These hats were popular years ago yet fell to the fashion wayside for a long time. Now, they’re back with a vengeance.
This is partly because, like cowboy hats, bucket hats have a lot of versatility. The fact that the brim on these hats is smaller makes them easier to wear in many different places when compared to wide-brim alternatives. However, the brim is still wide enough to provide some degree of sun protection. Most bucket hats are also easy to stuff in a bag and bring with you anywhere, meaning you can have one at the ready whenever you need it.
When it comes to bucket hats in summer, we suggest going with a straw option. This will be a little different from the typical bucket hats you see on the street. However, it will do more to keep your head cool. Because of this, our top choice is the Tootie from American Hat Makers. This hat has everything you could ask for from a summer bucket hat. Plus, it comes in two different styles, so you can pick what works best for you.
Do you want to look through all of the straw hats you can handle? Check out all of the straw hats we offer right here.
Fashionable Fedoras
Fedoras have a rich and interesting history that has led to an interesting present. They have been around for over 100 years and have changed significantly since their beginnings. In the early days of this hat, they were something primarily worn by men and weren’t available in many materials. Now, they can be worn by anyone and come in a wide range of fitting materials.
For a summer fedora hat, we suggest going with either felt or straw. Felt is relatively lightweight and has natural sweat-wicking properties. Both of these factors help you manage a hot and humid summer day. Meanwhile, straw is obviously light and breezy. We’ve already recommended it for a few other hats on this list and will continue to do so when it comes to fedoras. You can’t really go wrong with either option.
For felt, we recommend the Jawa felt men’s fedora. This hat has a wide brim for sun protection and a sturdy yet light construction. Alongside the natural sweat-wicking properties of felt, this hat also comes with a sewn-in sweatband. So, you don’t need to worry about getting sweaty and gross in this beautiful hat.
For straw, we recommend the Milan straw fedora. This hat has a brim that is wide enough to provide some shade but not so wide that it ends up being distracting. It also combines the natural ventilation provided by the straw material with additional ventilation built directly into the hat’s crown. The overall look of the hat is great, too, and will look perfect while on a stroll through a busy city, while relaxing on a sunny beach, or anywhere else you want to bring it.
The Hats You’ll Love This Summer
When picking out hats for this summer, you want to choose options you will truly love. This means picking things that will look good, but that will also feel comfortable to wear. With this in mind, you can feel safe picking anything on this list, as they’ll suit your summer vibes perfectly.
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