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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.
