The Best Sun Hats for Fashion and Sun Protection Over 50
I’m past the age where I love wearing a bathing suit, but there is one summer accessory I still think I can rock – a hat! Yes, summer’s here, and you know what that means—time to find the perfect sun hat that looks fabulous while protecting our faces from those harmful UV rays. I’ve rounded up some top picks for sun hats that offer both fashion and function. Normally, I’m a “bigger is better” hat gal, but I know some of you prefer smaller ones, so I’ve got a little bit of everything. No matter which one you add, the important thing is to remember to keep the sun off your nose!
Oversized Sun Hat For Summer
This oversized Raffia Sun Hat is more than just stylish, it’s your best friend on bright, sunny days. With its wide brim, it gives your face and shoulders generous shade (which we love for protecting skin and keeping cool). Whether you’re at an outdoor graduation, lounging by the pool, or strolling through a summer market, this hat adds a chic touch while doing a whole lot of work behind the scenes.
It pairs beautifully with a sundress, a swimsuit cover-up, or even a simple tank and shorts. And the neutral color goes with everything, so you don’t have to overthink it. I also love that it’s lightweight enough to wear all day, and it gives any outfit an instant vacation vibe, even if you’re just in your backyard.
Style tip: Add oversized sunglasses and a simple straw tote for that effortlessly polished look.
Banana Republic Factory Sun Hat
This straw Sun Hat from Banana Republic Factory is a classic. It’s lightweight and breathable, making it perfect for those warm days when you’re out and about. Plus, it pairs well with just about any outfit—talk about versatility! Perfect for a day at the beach or a stroll in the park, this hat is a super cute addition to your summer wardrobe.
Old Navy Wide-Brim Panama Sun Hat
Old Navy’s Panama Sun Hat is a steal! It has a wide brim that offers great sun protection, and the faux-leather trim adds a touch of elegance. Throw it on with a sundress for brunch or a cute pair of jeans and some fun earrings. White is a nice color (non-color, technically) for days in the summer sun.
Waterproof Sun UPF 50+ Bucket Hat
Are you a fan of bucket hats? They look so cute on people, especially ladies with short hair. For active days outdoors, this waterproof Bucket Hat offers UPF 50+ protection. It’s packable, making it easy to take on the go, and the adjustable chin strap means it stays put, even on windy days.
FURTALK Women’s Sun Straw Hat
Okay, now we’re talking, lol. This wide-brim Straw Hat combines fashion AND function. With a UPF 80 rating, it offers great sun protection. It has a foldable design that makes it travel-friendly, and it even comes with an adjustable chin strap. I have a large head, lol, and this comes in two sizes – Medium and Large.
Lands’ End Facesaver Lay-Back Straw Hat
Want a bit more style? Lands’ End offers an elegant Straw Hat with an extra-wide brim for maximum shade. The weave means it’s breathable, and the adjustable interior band ensures a comfortable fit. With a UPF 50 finish, it’s meant to protect you from harmful rays while keeping you cool. I’m a fan of the navy and white, but there are three other options at the link.
UV Skinz Max Shade Hat
Have you heard of the brand UV Skinz? Sun protection is their THING. This Shade Hat features a shapeable 5½” brim and UPF 50+ coverage, blocking 98% of harmful rays. It looks white in this picture, but it’s really a very light green. If you don’t love it, you have 90 days to return it. Stay protected and stylish all summer long!
Nordstrom Lantern Packable Straw Bucket Hat
Here’s a bucket hat that’s a bit elevated. Nordstrom’s packable Straw Bucket Hat is a vacation-ready accessory. Its small design makes it easy to pack, and the summery straw material adds a touch of charm that you might not see in the regular cloth bucket hats. This is chocolate, and it also comes in a pale natural. Some reviewers aren’t sold on the “packable” part, so I wouldn’t cram it in the bottom of my suitcase. Maybe on top? Or carry it? It depends on how committed you are to being cute in this hat!
UV Skinz Pacifica Hat
Another great Hat from UV SKINS. It’s a bit more elegant and still delivers effective sun protection. It has UPF 50+ protection and a wide brim for ample shade. The Velcro-adjustable sweatband makes fitting it to your head easier. It comes in two other colors if you like what you see.
Packable Bucket Straw Hat
Another Packable Bucket Straw Hat – this time from Nordstrom Rack. The description specifically says that the straw is flexible, which makes folding it for packing easier. Should I do a test? Buy these and throw them in a suitcase? It would mean I’d need to go somewhere tropical on a vacation, but for y’all? I would do it!
Remember, protecting our skin doesn’t mean sacrificing style. The Best Sun Hats for Fashion and Sun Protection offer the perfect blend of fashion and function, ensuring you stay chic and shielded all summer long. Stay fabulous and sun-safe! 💖
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🙂 Love a cute hat!
😊 I love a hat; it saves me from a “bad hair” day!
Love all the variety of hats now that summer is coming! 😃
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😺 & the bucket hat is adorable! Love you in the black v neck!
🙂 I’m always trying to find the right hat. You look great in this one!
😊You look in a hat.
🙂 I like the packable floppy hat!
😊love my sun hats . So fun in the warm weather
Found it! I have hats, but need to wear them more often and more confidently.
😊 I love sun hats minus wind! Going to try the bucket hat it looks so cute!
😊 Tania, you look so chic and pretty in the raffia sun hat! I also like the black sweater vest.
🙂like the big hats
😊I’m not a hat person but I would consider the Banana Republic hat!😊
Stephanie
🙂 found it. I love the wide brim Panama hat. I live down here in New Orleans and we definitely need sun protection during our hot summers. I will definitely be making a trip to Old Navy for one of those for just $9.99.
😊 Lots of cute options!
🙂 I wear a hat on the beach. That’s about it. ha
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I like the Lantern Packable Straw Bucket Hat from Nordstrom
I need to invest in a hat for summer, but I hate “hat hair!” I’ll just have to keep it on all day. Found it 🙂
🙂 Found it
I love hats and they hide a lot of bad hair days too.
I’m sort of past my bathing suit days too. UGH
🙂 Found it!!! Love the v-neck black knit sweater
🙂 Love summer hats, but I don’t much care for my “hat hair”… dilemma! Furtalk has been my favorite brand.
Found it 🙂 I like the on trend bucket hats!
I have early macular degeneration too. keeping our eyes protected from the summer is important! i need new sunglasses this year.
🙂 These hats are cute! I love my straw hat with black trim and bow!
🙂 You look cute in the hat. I’m not a hat person. They always feel too itchy. I found that I can only wear those kinda foamy visors that sit above my forehead. They only work with casual wear though. How kind of your mother to give the bird a burial.
😊 I love all the hats, it will be a hard decision to make. May have to have more than 1!!!!!!
🙂 I have several wide brim hats. I might have to try the bucket hat.
🙂 I like all the choices you gave for hats! Especially the one you are wearing, so cute! I have a couple of hats but I don’t wear them often enough!
😊not a big fan of chasing my hats when they blow off but I do have several. These are cute though
😊I have a rather small head and struggle with finding hats that don’t look ridiculous on me.
The hat wih UV is a great idea, and nice looking too. I especially like the Land’s End Lay Back hat. This is such a great idea! Thank you! 🙂
😊 Packable hats are the best! You do look cute in that big one!
😊 I am not a fan of wearing hats but understand they are necessary. I have the waterproof SPF bucket hat that I like. I just wish in came in a lighter color.
I have been known to chase a hat or two down the beach! 😂🤣
😀. I’m not much of a hat person but these are all so cute!
😀 like the selections. I had a basal cell removed from the top of my head. If you don’t mind Wallaroo is a great company for hats. They make a petite hat for small heads. They wear well and are packable.
😀 A packable straw hat is must for traveling.
🙂 I recently bought a hat to shade my eyes. My Optimistic suggested it. I have early Macular Degeneration. 🥹
I have early macular degeneration too. keeping our eyes protected from the summer is important! i need new sunglasses this year.
😁. Always love a great sunhat
Found it! I get my sun hats from Sun”n” Sand Headwear. Great styles and colors.
🙂 Hats are not only functional, but they are so much fun!!
I feel and look SO silly in hats!
Found it!!
🙂 I was never a hat person, especially at the beach. But my tune has changed as I’ve gotten older. I have a beautiful Navy Blue straw wide brimmed hat that came with me on my recent vacation and it was a face saver from the sun.
😊 super cute summer hats! Especially like the bucket hat!
😄 Cute hats. I am on the search for a packable sun hat, there are some good choices here. Thanks!
😊 Much needed post as I’ve been looking for a new hat. 👒
So sorry for the little bird. R.I.P.
😊 Love my big straw hat for summer! Last year a friend loaned me her packable beach hat for vacation ( I didn’t know they existed!) I might need one!
😊I think the Land’s End is my favorite but it is hard to decide with so many great choices. Thanks!
😊 I’ve never been a fan of hats. I know i should be wearing them to protect against the sun. I really like the blue Lands End hat. I’ll check it out. Thanks!
🙂I have a similar straw hat but I whish it came with a chin strap of some sort because I live near the beach and it is windy🤣 You look great in that hat!
🙂 I love those hats. The large floppy ones look good on you and the models, but being petite, they swallow me. For me, it has to be the smaller ones.
🙂 I usually don’t wear a sun hat, but know I should and should have been doing that for a while. I did buy a cheap on when vacationing on the beaches of Florida a few years ago, so I should look into a packable one for my next sunny vacation. Thanks for the ideas.
: ) Love hats.
🙂 I like the ones that are packable. All these are great options. Thank you for finding so many cute ones. I love the story about your mom and the bird.
🙂 Adorable hat pics! I don’t know about every one else, but I NEED you to pack them and go somewhere tropical…then let me know how they survived!😁
Lol! There is an art to packing hats.
Found it! 🙂 Hats are always fun!
BTW love your Bible verses you share perfect way to start the day!
🙂 I love my packable hats. I usually find them at Dillard.
🙂 cute hats!
Sunblock and sun-hats are incredibly important, especially since I’ve had several basal cell carcinomas removed from my face! 😊
Be well!
🙂 R.I.P little bird.
🙂 I like the old navy hat.
I love the hat from Old Navy! I always have trouble packing a large hat when traveling, so I have a fabric bucket hat to put in my backpack or suitcase. 🙂
Found it :). Cute hats!
☺️ Cute hats!
🙂 cute choices
found it!
big, floppy straw hats are so fun!
😀my head doesn’t like hats, they never stay in.
😃 cute hats
😊 I very seldom wear hats but there are a couple I might consider.
😊cute hats! A must have in the Florida sun and at the beach.
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Great choices and even better advice. This is the best prevention for skin cancer. We need to remind the men in our lives too.
Found it 🙂 I especially like the UV Skinz hat with the chin strap. If you’re a cruiser like me, that chin strap guarantees your hat is staying on your head as you walk off your ship at windy ports lol from experience, this is important.
😁Bucket hat is in my cart😍
😀didn’t find it & cute hats!
😊 My next trip I am going to try on hats.