The Straw Hat Trend From Visors To Over The Top

Straw hats have been trending for a few seasons now. They are all the rage for summer and do double duty: looking super stylish and on trend while also serving a purpose and keeping the sun off your face. Another thing about them is that they have brims, and the brims shade your eyes which keeps you from squinting. So not only do they keep the skin ravaging rays off your face but they keep you from forming frown lines. A triple win if you ask me.

A few seasons back we predominantly saw fedora style hats which of course are still going strong, but recently thanks in part to Instagram and everyone trying to out do one another for the over the top photo, we now have over the top hats–the bigger the better! These hats may make great photo ops but I would feel a bit inconspicuous walking down the board walk in one of these. Though I must admit they are fun.

The distressed straw hat is really trending right now and this is probably the newest aspect we are witnessing this season. I think this trend is super fun and I love the more textural element to them, it really gives you that beachy bohemian vibe which just screams summer. I picked one up at H&M last week on a whim, and can’t wait to style it with a new bathing suit I recently purchased .

Another trend which is fairly new for the season is the straw hat with ribbons that tie at the neck. I have been seeing this all over You Tube, the internet and the blogosphere. I think this is quite the smart trend. A few weeks ago I was headed to the beach and waiting on the platform for the train when a gust of wind blew the hat I was wearing off my head on to the track, and that was that. I was not happy camper. So, yeah a hat that ties at the neck, I say yes please!