Straw & Sinamay Hats for the Modern Hat Lover

Julie Diana
14 hours ago
2 min read

Hat: Wallaroo, 23" inner circumference, 11 other colors! / Top: Land's End, XS-3X / Skirt: Esteez, S-XXL here, 1X-4X here / Bag: Humble Chic / Shoes: Vionic, similar here

We hat lovers shine brightest in sunlight.

Don't get me wrong, I love a rich burgundy velour wool cloche in autumn. A jaunty charcoal fedora garnishes a cashmere outfit in winter.

But we brim-lovers really glow in the bright sunshine.

Scroll for my 5 favorite straw brim hats that have served me for many seasons. They're all affordable at under $150. Then keep reading for stunning toppers I'm eyeing for this coming season.

Scroll to the bottom for my favorite new headwear discovery!

Time-tested favorites (that are still available!)

Hat: San Diego Hat Co, 22.25" inner circumference / Dress: Amazon, XS-XXL, 39 colors! / T-shirt dickey: Amazon, 11 colors

Boater hat: Amazon, 12 colors! / Cardigan: French Connection, similar here from Quince XS-XL / Quilted bag: Quince

Sinamay hatinator: DIY, similar hat base here and trim here; similar ready-made hat here / Linen outfit: also DIY

Hat: Wallaroo, 23" inner circumference, 12 colors! / Dress: Amazon, sizes S-XL / Crystal earrings: Amazon

Hat: Target, 22.8" inner circumference, also comes in khaki / Cropped shirt: Amazon, XXS-5X / Scarf: Amazon

Wide-brim visor: Time & Tru at Wal-Mart, 4 colors / Outfit: Land's End / Shoes: Vionic

Fun colors and details

Crochet straw hats

Visor hats

My favorite hat discovery this year...

As a gal who loves feminine hats, has a larger head size, and doesn't want to shop in the men's department, I'm thrilled to have discovered headwear brand Lack of Color.

Each of their hats come in two to three sizes, ranging from XS-XL. This is always exciting, and even more so given the affordable price point. Most, if not all, of their headwear is under $200.

Even more to love: the product listings often depict the hat on a human model. (I found this to be most true on the Dillard's website.)

If you'd like to add some color to your Lack of Color hat, consider adding a "puggaree" hat band. Use a hooks pictured above to easily add and remove them. I love pinning on silk flowers that match my outfit.