The 26 Best Bucket Hats to Stay Cool and Casual In
This trend isn't going anywhere, folks.
Long beloved by fishermen, your dad, and beach-goers alike, bucket hats have become a fashion girl staple. Never pretentious and always relaxed, the best bucket hats deserve to be your warm-weather BFF. With its flat top and wide, unstructured brim, this variation on the sun hat is a playful style you can't take yourself too seriously in. Keen to channel less Gilligan’s Island and more Lauren Hutton? Style your bucket hat with a sundress or a beach coverup. With summer quickly approaching, give this versatile hat a try. (Bonus: Your dermatologist will thank you.)
Founded by a Chinese-American creative director, this New York-based brand is dedicated to being genderless and using deadstock and recycled fabrics.
Your fedora has been your go-to the past few seasons, so try something new—like a straw bucket hat. It provides the same shade and coolness for your precious hair with just as much style. This hat is also packable, so you never have to worry about it losing its shape in your suitcase or bag.
Want your bucket hat to have some sort of versatile pattern? Enter: stripes. This version from Hat Attack comes in all neutral shades, so you can easily work it into any look depending on the occasion. You can wear it fishing with your dad at the lake or with a white summer dress to happy hour with the girls.
Try this frayed cotton style for a perfect day at the beach.
Looking for something wild? Try this sloped brim, super-soft style from Monrowe.
This zebra print hat speaks to your sense of wild. As soon as you slip this on, there's nothing you can't conquer. It goes well with everything, from a plain slip dress to a simple top.
Try this hat, which is traditionally hand-dyed by Nigerian artisans.
This water-repellent style from Eric Javits is perfect for all those April (and May) showers.
Feeling subtle? Opt for this creme canvas style.
Based in Seoul, Pushbutton is known for their undeniably cool clothes. Try the brand for yourself and test out this logo green hat.
Surf's up in this blue ocean print style from Frankies Bikinis.
Try this nylon style from Adidas to give your look a sporty flair.
Top off your look with this soft corduroy bucket hat. The blushy-brown style will add warmth and texture to your ensemble.
Lilac is a shade that works just as well with pastel and bright colors in the summer as it does with jewel tones and rich neutral hues in the winter. So, you’ll be reaching for this hat no matter the season!
You can rock denim from head to toe, thanks to this accessory. But, no matter how you choose to style it, this light-wash denim bucket hat can work in the warmer and cooler months.
Get two in one with this reversible bucket hat. On one side is an army-green shell with a quilted geometric pattern and on the other side is a soft black fleece.
Sometimes it’s your accessories that can offer the pop of color your outfit needs to feel complete. Case in point: This playful pink canvas bucket hat.
Bring the beachy, tropical vibes to your look with this vibrant floral-print bucket hat. The low brim will keep the sun off your face, while the adjustable drawstrings will make sure your hat doesn’t go flying when the ocean breeze rolls through.
This logo-clad bucket hat with tonal leather and the signature ‘GG’ gold hardware will be a chic addition to your wardrobe. It’ll bring the finishing touch to your fall and winter outfits.
This wide-brimmed floral bucket hat will be a charming addition to your poolside outfits.
Stylish and practical, this wool-blend bucket hat is an outfit-maker that'll keep your head warm on chilly days.
Priced at under $15, this black bucket hat is a classic style that you'll turn to again and again.
Get playful with prints and style this checked bucket hat with a floral-print dress.
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Katie Attardo is the Accessories Editor at Marie Claire, covering all things fashion and jewelry-related.
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