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Sun, Straw & Everyday Hats · 6 articles

Sun, Straw & Everyday Hats

Wide brims, packable straws, chin-strap styles, and the classic panama — we cover what owners actually say holds up in the sun and the breeze. Whether your budget is $30 or $300, you'll find a flattering pick and know exactly what you're paying for.

UPF 50 vs. UPF 80: What Sun Hat Protection Claims Actually Mean for Your Skin

UPF 50 vs. UPF 80: What Sun Hat Protection Claims Actually Mean for Your Skin

Sun hat labels throw around UPF numbers like they're straightforward — they're not. Here's what those ratings actually mean, when the difference matters, and

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Is a $277 Janessa Leone Straw Hat Actually Worth It? A Craft-Honest Breakdown

Is a $277 Janessa Leone Straw Hat Actually Worth It? A Craft-Honest Breakdown

Janessa Leone straw hats cost two to four times more than most straw hats on the market. Here's what you're actually buying — and when the price is justified.

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'Hats Don't Suit Me' Is Usually a Fit Problem: A Proportion Guide for First-Time Hat Wearers

'Hats Don't Suit Me' Is Usually a Fit Problem: A Proportion Guide for First-Time Hat Wearers

If you've tried on hats and walked away convinced they're not for you, the hat was probably the wrong size or shape — not you. Here's how to find the right fit.

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Packable Sun Hats That Actually Survive a Suitcase: A Resort-Packing Honest Guide

Packable Sun Hats That Actually Survive a Suitcase: A Resort-Packing Honest Guide

Not every sun hat can handle being rolled into a carry-on and emerge looking wearable. Here's how to tell the ones that can from the ones that can't — and

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Western Straw Hats for Women: Shapeable Brims, Country Concerts, and When to Go Felt

Western Straw Hats for Women: Shapeable Brims, Country Concerts, and When to Go Felt

Your decision guide to western straw hats for women — from summer festival finds under $80 to hand-blocked felt cowboy hats worth every cent of $400+. Know the

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Brim Width in Real Life: How to Choose a Straw Sun Hat That Actually Fits Your Frame

Brim Width in Real Life: How to Choose a Straw Sun Hat That Actually Fits Your Frame

Not all wide-brim straw hats wear the same way — brim measurement, crown height, and your own proportions all interact. Here's how to read the numbers and

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