One of the easiest ways to protect your skin during the summer is by sporting a stylish straw hat.  The additional benefits are endless: disguise a bad hair day, protect your expensive salon hair colour, and look effortlessly chic – all at the same time.

Steal

Cowboy hats aren’t just for the country girl anymore.  Get this boho chic look for some fun in the summer sun ($20, American Eagle Outfitters).

The Fedora is classic.  This one has a black ribbon on it that ties your whole outfit together ($13, Payless Shoe Source).

Modest Luxury

To keep things dark, opt for this comfy and stylish chocolate brown bucket hat ($36, J Crew).

With the cute floral detail, there is nothing “ditsy” about this Ditsy Band Straw Trilby hat ($40, Topshop).

Bebe brings some feathery fun to their version of the fedora!  ($40, Bebe stores)

Splurge

I’m loving Free People lately, and this Rodeo Hat is the perfect complement to any summer outfit ($132, Free People).

With so many great versions up for a steal, there is no need to burn money on this look.  However, if you are going to splurge on anything this summer, the added benefit of protecting your skin makes a quality summer hat an excellent investment.

Which style will you sport this summer?

by Katie Coristine