BANANA REPUBLIC Raffia Sun Hat, $50, Photo: Courtesy of Banana Republic

BORSALINO Celeste Sun Hat, $220, Photo: Courtesy of Farfetch

CLUB MONACO Pachacuti Fair Trade Hat, $120, Photo: Courtesy of Club Monaco

COOLIBAR Packable Wide Brim Hats, $35, Photo: Courtesy of Coolibar

EMMA FIELDAN Textured Straw Hat, $110, Photo: Courtesy of Matches Fashion

EUGENIA KIM Cassidy 5 Hat, $305, Photo: Courtesy of Eugenia Kim

FOREVER 21 Openwork Floppy Hat, $13, Photo: Courtesy of Forever 21

BRONTE Woven Sun Hat, $117, Photo: Courtesy of Farfetch

MELISSA ODABASH Jemima Hat, $160, Photo: Courtesy of Stylebop

RAG & BONE Wide Brim Beach Hat, $220, Photo: Courtesy of Rag & Bone

The Best Summer Hats

We've got you covered with these wide-brimmed hats, the chicest protection under the sun

Editor: Amalia Keramitsis

All mothers know that when you’re on vacation with the kids, time spent blow-drying your hair is time wasted. And with all the back-to-back activities planned, moms need to be able to get going without having to fuss over silly little things—such as hair. In comes the wide brim hat: An accessory that’s both practical and stylish. You could be prim and poise chic or va-va-voom sexy, depending on the hat you choose. It’s an easy way to look fabulous chasing after your kids in the beach. —Barry Samaha