At the beach, straw hats are a quintessential accessory. In the city, not so much. Instead of breezy cool vibes, a straw hat can look somewhat out of place on the streets if not done right. The key is to choose a style that works whether you’re lounging at the beach, dining alfresco or going out to brunch in the city. For maximum versatility, keep hat proportions in check, look for styles that still have some structure and be careful not to overdo it with beachy details like fish appliqués and seashell embellishments.
Thankfully, there are countless straw hats that seamlessly transition from the beach to the street, including visors, fedoras and boaters, and even more unexpected styles like baker boys, berets and baseball caps. Some even come with citified embellishments like grommets and chains. Ahead are 16 straw hats that will work no matter where you’re soaking up the summer sun.
16 Straw Hats to Wear at the Beach ... And in the City
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Eres
Leone Grosgrain-Trimmed Woven Paper Hat, $155 at Net-a-Porter
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Nine West
Woven Boater Hat, $31.50 at Macy's
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Urban Outfitters
Straw Brimmed Cloche Hat, $34 at Urban Outfitters
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Helene Berman London
Talula Bow Boater Hat, $108 at Anthropologie
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Rag & Bone
Zoe Straw Hat, $250 at Shopbop
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Brixton
Kayla Straw Hat, $64 at Revolve
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Topshop
Raw Edge Straw Hat, $30 at Topshop
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Brixton
Audrey Straw Beret, $58 at Free People
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ASOS
Natural Straw Visor, $16 at ASOS
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Missguided
Black Chain Trim Floppy Straw Hat, $21 at Missguided
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ModCloth
Cloche for Comfort Hat, $24.99 at ModCloth
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Leith
Straw Baker Boy Hat, $24 at Nordstrom
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& Other Stories
Grommet Straw Hat, $39 at & Other Stories
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August Hat
Geo Straw Baseball Cap, $26 at Nordstrom
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H&M
Straw Hat, $12.99 at H&M
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Mango
Straw Fedora Hat, $39.99 at Mango
