Top ten summer hats

9^th August 2014

Jenny Rodgers

Jenny Rodgers

9 August 2014

We’re in the middle of the festival season and the middle of summer, although looking outside you might not think so. However, if you’re thinking of investing in a hat to keep the sun off your “noggin”, check these out.

Fat Face printed floral trilby, £20

A pretty twist on a straw trilby. This gorgeous hat is in a floral print and will look great with a plain vest and shorts.

H&M straw hat, £7.99

This hat is really cute and will work with any nautical-themed outfit.

French Connection linn floppy hat, £39

If you love a large floppy hat, you’ll love this hat. Wear it with a beach dress for maximum effect.

Barbour Wax new trench hat, £35

If you’re trying out a 90s look this summer and going very Britpop with it, think Oasis and Blur, then this could work for you.

Forever 21 felted wool bowler hat, £9.50

This classic bowler hat is a staple festival item this year. The bowler is the perfect way to give uber-modern ensembles a dapper vintage-inspired finish.

John Lewis stripe visor hat, £20

This hat is really unusual – it’s a cross between a wide-brimmed straw hat and a visor. It fastens at the back to give the illusion of being a hat.

Freemans trucker cap, £25

The trucker cap is a staple for the summer. Not everyone can pull them off but they do protect you from the sun. If it looks a bit boring, why not decorate it and make it individual to you?

M&S peak front visor, £9.50

If your head gets too hot with a hat but you need something to shield your eyes, try a visor. Again, not everyone can pull them off but they look great at festivals.

Free People extended brim clipperton, £48

This extended wide-brim wool fedora has a twisted felt band with knot detail. It’s great for a festival if you’re going for a bohemian look. However, this is a hat that you can work in autumn as well.

Miss Selfridge stripe brim fedora, £12.60

This straw fedora has a pink band and black stripe brim. It’s a great piece for a festival or your holidays abroad.

These are just a selection of hats to suit most budgets. You might think hats don’t suit you but there will be at least one you can try.

Jenny Rodgers