32 Outfits That Will Make a Sun Hat Your Go-To Summer Accessory

In the Summer, we don't just reserve hats for bad hair days. Instead, they're our go-to accessory, shielding our skin from harsh rays on the beach and providing some much-needed shade when we're reading poolside. Even though a straw, wide-brim style is the easy finish to everything from a breezy caftan to a swimsuit, baseball caps, fedoras, and Western-inspired designs help achieve a very specific look. Read on for 32 unique styling ideas that will make you want to finish your outfit with a hat all season long.

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Add a Ribbon to Play Up Your Sundress

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Choose a Wide-Brim Style That Matches Your Weaved Bag

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Go Dark to Contrast Playful Shoes

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Go For a Boho Look by Styling a Fedora With a Slitted Maxi

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Use 1 to Make a Sexy Lace Slip Look Street Style Ready

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Pair 1 With a Bright but Lightweight Dress

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Use 1 to Make Your Structured Denim Vest Look Relaxed

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Let the Stripe on Your Sun Hat Help Accent the Rest of Your Pieces

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Try 1 With a Really Casual Graphic Tee

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Work It With a Feminine-Looking Ruched Crop Top

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Go For a Beachy Look With a Caftan

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Cap Off Your Bikini With a Frayed Style

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Get Quirky With a Slogan or Your Home State

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A Weaved Style Brings Laid-Back Vibes to a Breezy Look

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Make a Statement With Your Printed Skirt and Block Heels

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Cap Off a Fancy Cocktail Dress

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Use 1 to Emphasize the Pattern on Your Kimono

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Add Structure to Loose Summer Pants and Finish With a Beaded Necklace

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Rep Your Favorite Team With Casual Sneakers

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Emphasize Your Summertime Neutrals

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Attract Eyes Upward, to the Pretty Straps of Your Dress

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Achieve the Sailor Look With Stripes

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Flip 1 Backward and Complete With Your Light Trench

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A Striped Ribbon Will Play Up an Embroidered Dress

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Coordinate Your Color With a Graphic Print

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Stay Playful and Get Matchy-Matchy

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Find 1 That You Can Share With Your SO

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Wear 1 to Complement Your Functional Espadrilles