Reddit mentions: The best hats & caps for women

East Coast Mid Atlantic region perspective

The first thing that comes to mind is flip flops. You could probably also find a slide sandal that's quite casual. Gladiators, leatherish, and most statement shoes wouldn't fit in as well where I'm from. It's not my thing, but sockless vans, keds, converse, etc are also fair game. Sanuks, Rainbows, Reefs, etc. have had their peaks and valleys for trendiness, but remain popular across age groups.

IME in a beach town, a lot of the look comes not from buying beach clothes, but from re-purposing clothing for the beach lifestyle. Old sweat pants and jeans become cut-offs. Brothers' outgrown sweatshirts get the necks cut off and a button down with a stain that won't come out is now a cover up. Of course, there are resort and surf brands that also contribute to the dominant fashions where I'm from. And non beach-influenced fashion lines that are popular tend to be more casual or familiar.

Locals wear a lot of tunics and dresses that can be worn at a casual bar/restaurant and the beach alike. But that's really closely tied to my particular beach culture, where you head off on your bike in the morning and you end up going from house to house and you never know if you'll be taking a real shower or where the day will bring you.

Visors are more popular than most would imagine, especially baseball cap styles and straw styles, but not the plastic-y kind. Sun hats borrow a good deal of inspiration from lifeguards, boaters, and fishers, and general beach goers, but I can't remember the last time I've seen an actual large floppy hat. [This] (https://www.amazon.com/Lanzom-Womens-Bowknot-Straw-Foldable/dp/B06XXXQXLN/ref=sr_1_14?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1523827177&sr=1-14&nodeID=7141123011&psd=1&keywords=floppy+hat) would be a bit much where I'm from.

Swimwear is typically more surf-shop and less pool-side looking. In the 25+ crowd I see more classic one pieces and fewer monokinis. Two pieces tend to range from revealing to more full coverage, but included a lot of surf and floral prints, solid colors, classic patterns (dots and stripes). It's pretty common to have mismatched yet coordinated tops and bottoms. Bottoms are more likely to be solid than tops, since they may have to match both the top of the suit and a rash guard.

A good pair of white jeans or other simple, opaque, white pants screams beachy to me. And fits in with a Miami or New England look depended on how you dress it up or down.

And the most important feature of the beachwear I'm most familiar with is that you keep it for years. Sometimes decades. Not the most fashion forward, but it's also the norm. I think there is something about living in an area where the population and lifestyles fluctuate so much on the off and on seasons that it effects the way you experience seasons and the passing of time. I can't put my finger on it, but I think it has something to do with how off-trend we can seem from the outside.

I was a big fan of Hawaiian print short sleeve button downs when I was a kid and they had a resurgence, and there are one or two I still wear, but I think Hawaiian print had more staying power on a bathing suit or dress. The drawback there is that dresses and bathing suits may be more expensive, and if you DO change your mind about them, you may not get as many wears out of them. Hibiscus prints are a little more common and less trendy, perhaps because they actually grow up and down the east coast.

Hats are the best! I'm a hat queen though, because I've had several melanomas. Wallaroo makes some of my favorite "cute" hats - search for them on other websites too for the best price, as some are a little spendy. If you don't want to spend that much, you can usually find older or discontinued styles for much less on Amazon or Sierra Trading Post (which has amazing deals if you find a good coupon) by searching for "upf hat." Outdoor Research makes some great, lightweight and crushable hats that are priced really well on STP in particular. Oh, and I just got this hat and while it totally makes you look like a farmer, it is reasonably cute and the price is right. Feel free to ask me more questions - I think I'm at about 25 different sun hats at this point.

ETA: And if a hat fits properly, it shouldn't interfere with your glasses. I wear contacts most of the time with HUGE vintage sunglasses from the 70s (they're cool, I swear) and have never had a problem wearing those or my regular glasses with a hat.

Here is my list I made for another post. It works from 60 to -10 or so.

Here are my recommendations for surviving a Boston winter:

Bibs, Base Layer, Leg Warmers, Arm Warmers, Thermal Jersey, Jacket, Helmet Cover, Toe Cover, Shoe Cover, Gloves, Balaclava & Socks.

This is almost exclusively Pearl Izumi because it fits me, I can get a good deal on most of it if I wait to buy and the quality is amazing. It is not cheap but I rode almost every week outdoors last year during one of the worst winters we have had in a long time.

Also, do yourself a favor and get a rear fender and wet chain lube. Also staying hydrated is very important as anyone would tell you but it is hard to drink cold water when it is cold so I find this stuff from Skratch Labs really helps. Be prepared to a lot more drive train maintainence due to the salt and sand you will get in your chain and cassette.

Let me know what you have questions on and I will be happy to report back. I don't use all of this on every ride, it is weather dependent but in the middle of winter, I certainly like being able to bundle up and then remove a layer or unzip when needed. It makes riding fun when the thermeter dips below 15°F.

I love League of Legends!

You have a pet, right? And he's this cute little frog thing with giant eyes and a big happy mouth. He's hungry and you have some candy, but you accidentally slipped and fell and got it tangled around a bunch of ropes and obstacles. So you need to get the candy back to his mouth because if you don't, he'll make this face: :C and it's really sad. When you get close, he opens his mouth and goes "BLAH" in excited anticipation. When you finally get the candy into his mouth, he makes this face: C: and he loves you forever happily ever after the end.

Edit: Oh yeah wishlist stuff. This kitty hat is pretty cute. Or I have a wishlist for items under $5 if you wanna surprise me. Thanks for the contest!

oh man this is where I'm at too. I've cut down my hair routine on wash day to a half hour not including air drying but that still feels luxuriously long. But the top layer of my hair straightens out by day 3 and every refresh I've tried introduces a lot of frizz. It sucks to spend so much time (and money!) on your hair and it doesn't last. Here's a few ideas from my journey so far:

• Maybe don't use shampoo for every wash? Have you ever co-washed with conditioner? I know it's scary and you think your hair is going to be greasy but my hair adapted pretty well to going without sulfates.
  
• My curls have a shorter shelf life when I diffuse. They look great on day 1 but terrible days 2-3. So I bought a silky scarf to cover my wet hair when I leave in the morning and I cover that with a thicker scarf to stay warm as I commute to work via public transportation. Then I air dry at my desk at work (I know this is not feasible for everyone, and I'm more than a little annoyed that my hair isn't fully dry until like 2pm).
  
• I got a dorky silk bonnet that I sleep that helps day 2 hair look a lot better. https://www.amazon.com/Qhome-Luxury-Satin-Bonnet-Comfortable/dp/B076JJP6HK/ref=sr_1_4
  
• My hair also looks weird if I wash at night. I wish I could make that work.
  
• Yeah you can try refreshing but I've never gotten it to work. This has been recommended to me a bunch of times (it's in the most frustrating format ever, an Instagram story). Good luck! https://www.instagram.com/marisascurls/?hl=en
  
• Sometimes I part my hair on the opposite side to unearth some curls underneath on days 2-3 and I introduce a single braid behind my ear to help it stay in place and not flop back over on to the side I usually part on.

I highly recommend these Scala large-brim hats
The black one makes you look like you're going to breakfast at Tiffany's and the rest of the colours are great too. The best part is they are foldable and when you unfold them they still hold a great shape. I've had mine for at least two years now and they still look great. Just don't put them in the dryer because that's how my red one became a smaller brimmed hat.

I'm the same height and approximatly same weight, too.

• What works: ASK 21, DG 1001 front and rear; Twin Astir, SZD 54 Perkoz front; Duo Discus rear; LS 4b
  
• What I've flown (but shouldn't have because uncomfortable to the point that it may have impacted my ability to fly properly or illegal [weightwise]): Ka 6, K7,
  
• What I couldn't even close the canpy in: ASK 13; Stemme S 10
  
  I'tll be a bit inconvenient, as it takes a bit more than just hopping in to fly comfortably, but it can work. What makes it work for me is:
  
  
• Right parachute, at our club we use both Thinback and Mertens, the Thinback ones fit way better
  
• Shoes. Find a pair that actually allow you to use full rudder. With my Size 12 (46) feet that is not a given with just any shoe.
  
• Cushions, forget about them. Not havig them is easier on your butt than having them is on your head / neck
  
• No stuff in pockets (wallet, keys, etc.), I either leave it on the ground or collect it in a small bag that I can stow somewhere for cross countries (Don't take your car keys, though ;) )
  
• Check flight controls before strapping in. You wouldn't want full up elevator to hit a biological stop, but you cannot afford to waste space, either, so find the right seating position
  
• Your head will be very close to the canopy, so every hat with any sort of significant brim will not work. I have very light skin and tend to wear a wide brimmed hat on the ground and switch to the bucket hat (starting next season: with added bananas [thanks u/insomniac-55]) for flying
  
  The best way to find out is take some time and experiment with what works for you and the glider you'll be flying.
  
  Good Luck!

Read this ->http://breakingnews.ewg.org/2012sunscreen/infographic/
Buy a sunscreen from their approved lists or at least one that isn't above a '5'.

Also, you need a hat. A really awesome, floppy gardeners hat. I have this, but it's probably a little big for your needs. However, the company, San Diego Hat Company, makes hats that have sun protection built in. Can't beat that.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0032AMW10/ref=oh_details_o02_s01_i00

ETA: To remove, use actual face wipes first, not baby wipes. Like the kind made by Dove or Neutrogena. Then use a very gentle, mild cleanser. Then a hydrating moisturizer, like something with Hyaluronic Acid in it. Hyaluronic Acid is incredibly moisturizing and pretty safe for sensitive skin. Once a week or so, use a moisturizing mask with 'brightening' properties. You should be set with that!

Ooooh following. But my plans this far are:

2 SPF products - my usual Biore Watery Essence every morning and a Neutrogena spf 100 face milk for the really big exposure days. (Different, thicker, sunscreen for the rest of me)

I also bought an awesome sun hat that came with an attachable scarf that covers my neck and secured under my chin - very little left to exposure.

Snail Mucin 96 by CosRx

Coola Radical Recovery After Sun Lotion

Plan to not use my chemical exfoliants or retinol this week. Only active I plan on is my vit C, and CeraVe PM mixed with squalane. Generally just gonna be about cleansing, moisturizing and protection!

Edited to add: here’s a link to the hat. It’s adjustable, easy to pack, and secured in the back like a ball cap so my hair can be up and pulled through (more secure in wind!).

All I want for Christmas is gifts made with love :)

I've always wanted a personalized gift, you know?

Honestly, a nice warm hat would be lovely for this winter :D

I usually do the clothes shopping in our family. My fiancé and my son. This isn't really their style so it's kind of new to me, but here are a few items. Hope it helps (:

Hat

Hat 2

My brother picked this one out

DC shirt

DC Shirt 2

DC Shirt 3

$7 Hurley shirt

Hoodie

Hoodie 2

DC slip ons I have the girl version of them. I've had them for about 4 years. Very comfortable.

DC Shoes

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YESSSSS HATS! Bring back hats! I love summer hats and winter hats. Fuck I love hats. They keep you so cool and protect you so much, and they’re cute as heck.

For summer, I wear a paper straw hat I got on Amazon with as adjustable chin strap. I wish more hats had these tbh, here in Chicago one strong breeze will blow your hat right off. I also have a collection of varying summery floppy hats from TJMaxx.

link

Oo! This sounds so fun! Matching swimsuits/bikinis (bonus points for crazy colors, flamingos, etc to be “on theme”, Target has great inexpensive swimsuits), a personalized tumbler or wine glass (something like this is metal to make it easy to pack), funky towel, one of those waterproof phone bags in a fun color, a sexy swim cover up, a coconut bra (haha), massage oil set (put the husbands to work!), crazy sunglasses (1, 2, 3), a tropical pajama set, an oversized floppy hat (1, 2, 3). Have fun!!

coverage is honestly the best thing you could do for your skin. this style suit with a wide brim hat are the best ways to protect yourself from sun damage.

fyi: i absolutely love the sun. i used to sit out at the beach all day with only coconut oil for spf and would never burn. since incorporating actives and heavy-hitting sun protection, i’ve noticed a transformation in my skin. no new freckles, lines or sun spots. dewey complexion. while i occasionally miss my formerly bronzed skin, i do not miss the rough texture, wrinkles, or itchy-tight feeling i used to get after baking.

Hats as a concept aren't the issue, I don't think - it's that the available styles are not typically suitable to me.

Some hats have looked decent in the past, but I'm really hoping there's something unique and interesting out there. I found a couple interesting things on Amazon:

Galaxy bucket hat:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LFSEDW2/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A2XHJ56UY1G3J

Interesting 5-panel hat:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DD21SY4/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A6DRW77AL37L4

A hood with a face flap:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A7GNO5A/ref=ox_sc_act_title_4?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A6DRW77AL37L4

A baseball cap with an Indiana Jones theme / metal logo:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00N2BEKXW/ref=ox_sc_act_title_7?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3BCCGAYLWSGBK

These are all just variations on common pre-existing hat varieties, but that's something I'm not opposed to depending on how ridiculous yet awesome something happens to be overall.

In short: No, shut up, I'll find a damn hat and I'll burn all of yours while you revel in the glory of whatever headpiece I have chosen, you dissenting defeatist scum.

Amazon has a lot of different style options, they come up when you type "upf hat" or "sun hat" or terms like that. I just got one that has a really wide, broad brim and goes down on the head pretty low which is great, plus it has this scarf thing attached to it which covers the back of your neck, and can clip in the front to cover the front of the neck! This was very exciting for me haha. It's this one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HAA3KKE/

Have you ever felt like being a kitten, but you're just to cold to do it?
Well, do I have news for you!
For only $3.99 (free shipping) you CAN play kitten AND be warm while doing it. Not to mention be extremely adorable. I introduce to you, this amazing kitten hat!

42 is the answer, but only if you're wearing this hat.

This hat keeps my ears so warm! I've been wearing it almost every day for the past week (I did wash it). It's super cute, plus I don't have to do as much to my hair.

I haven't gotten them yet, but a friend got these tights and says they're fantastic!

The hats can be a bit hit-or-miss in terms of fit, but I have this one and this one that fit me well. What I do with Siggi is always order through Prime, so I can return them if I need to.

If you're concerned, there are other brands that are adjustable like this visor or this other visor or this hat that fit a wider range of head sizes. These are all in my shopping cart to buy in the future.

i love these blank hats... great colors and fit.

Hi. I own two of these hats, they get the job done for the price but I'd like to find something that looks similar only with better quality. The two that I have the fake leather strap in the back is stretched, peeling, cracking, etc. Also the brass buckle has reacted with the leather causing the metal to turn a greenish color. Most of the decent hats I can find like Ebetts and Field seem like they are meant to be worn with a straighter bill. I still put a decent curve on my hats (like a true redneck). Any suggestions?

Thanks for doing a contest to brighten up a Monday!

I would love to have this kitty cap for fall.

[I found a massive one on amazon and I lived in it in Mexico.](Summer Elegant Derby Big Super Wide Brim 8" Brim Floppy Sun Beach Dress Hat Natural https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UVSL0RI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_5qDvDb4WV5E2P)

I collect hats and this one would be lovely. It's green AND it would never have to be recycled because I would never give it up. :)

Thanks for the Green Green Green contest!

I have this one and LOVE it. I took out the string- you don’t need it for it to stay on your head. Seriously such a good value.

There are a lot of recs on this thread from r/femalefashionadvice. Some of the links are outdated, but I found it was able to lead me to other good hats on Amazon, like this one or this one

Finally somewhere I can help--at least if you're in the US! I have the same problem. Even the size large hats from REI leave dents on my forehead, which is not a desirable look. I finally found hats on an Amazon. I have the Milani one in a couple of colors: https://www.amazon.com/Milani-Womens-Packable-Versatile-Summer/dp/B00LSZXGNO/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1467570723&sr=8-2&keywords=Milani+hat

I also have the Scala big-brimmed hat: https://www.amazon.com/Scala-Womens-Cotton-Black-Size/dp/B0029F269M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1467573609&sr=8-1&keywords=Scala+hat

Both hats fold up to get stuffed in a purse and unfold to look just fine. If your head is not as oversized as mine, there's a drawstring inside both that you can adjust. Since I'm almost a human bobblehead, I removed the drawstrings for extra space.

The final thing I love about them is that you can position the brim exactly how you want it, and it will stay. I keep it down when walking around but fold up the front brim a tiny bit when talking to people or for driving.

The Simplicity cotton bucket hat also works for large heads and features the same positionable brim as the Milani and Scala ones. Honestly, I think all three may be made by the same manufacturer. https://www.amazon.com/Simplicity-Summer-Cotton-Bucket-Fold-Up/dp/B00JVBDSUS/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1467573968&sr=8-3&keywords=Simplicity+hat

Thank you :) and ye, np. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IELAW28/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I'm a fan of those big, floppy straw hats. Like this Wore one almost every day in my beach vacay to the DR. Also staying in the shade as much as you can & finding a cute cover up.

I wanted a hat for Festivus. It would be useful keeping my head warm when I go outside. Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy

I went from not owning a hat to owning two, and I want another one.

Not the most fashionable, but my top priority is being able to stuff it in my purse. Here's one I own in a neutral color and this one in the navy blue with flowers under the brim. I'm thinking of adding another hat, one that's bigger but doesn't have to fit in a purse. This one's a classic or this is cute.

This cat ear hat is 4.43!

Thanks for the contest (:

Certainly! The hat/scarf thing is this. It wears like a wide baseball cap, so it’s adjustable and I can pull my ponytail through to further keep it secure if it’s windy. The scarf secures to the hat and even has a snap that can secure under the chin.

The headband brand escapes me but it’s similar to these. They are very wide - when folded in half and placed around my head (under hair, over forehead), it reaches from my eyebrows to the back crown of my head. I’ve also used it around my neck while driving just for extra UV coverage if I’ve not gotten my sunscreen on just yet.

Some awesome cat stuff:

• Cat purse
  
• Cat hat
  
• Cat scarf
  
• Cat socks
  
• Cat keychain

Sure, use those examples. Or like countless other things that aren't heavy:

https://www.amazon.com/adidas-Interval-Reversible-Headband-Solar/dp/B00M9Y767K/ref=sr_1_1?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1499274576&sr=1-1&nodeID=7141123011&psd=1&keywords=sweatband

https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Dfashion&field-keywords=bandana&rh=n%3A7141123011%2Ck%3Abandana&ajr=2

https://www.amazon.com/Scunci-Damage-Assorted-Elastics-Count/dp/B001T8QJM0/ref=sr_1_5_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1499274404&sr=1-5&keywords=hair+band

https://www.amazon.com/Superior-No-Rip-No-Slip-Nudists-Collection/dp/B06WRST16W/ref=sr_1_2_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1499274418&sr=1-2&keywords=guys+hair+band

https://www.amazon.com/Diane-Bobby-Pins-Black-300-pack/dp/B001A3ATP2/ref=sr_1_5_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1499274467&sr=1-5&keywords=bobby+pin

https://www.amazon.com/KB-LOW-Classic-Adjustable-Profile-Unstructured/dp/B00IELAW28/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1499274487&sr=8-1&keywords=hat

https://www.amazon.com/Camo-Coll-Outdoor-Boonie-Summer/dp/B00UOYI20W/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1499274487&sr=8-2&keywords=hat

It's this hat from Amazon, and if the ears stood up a little more it would be perfect.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XXXQXLN/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_r0Vpzb75N9GC1

I bought this one. Inexpensive ($14) and very well made! I got lots of compliments on it.

I have this hat in a "natural" color. I love it. Except every time I wear it some stranger tells me about their melonoma.

San Diego Women's Ultrabraid X... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0032AMW10?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

How about the first giggles of my daughter

I'm an otter. And what do you do? Swim around on my back and do cute little human things with my hands

Since I have to linky

• Gloves.
  
• Shoe Covers.
  
• Balaclava.
  
• Snow Tires. (Only good with disc brakes)
  
  This is just a start, but these are some things I've used and things I've seen. Those gloves are impregnable to wind, and are incredibly warm in sub-freezing temps.

1 water bottle

2 swim wear

3 beach towel

4 floatie



5 hat

6 bag

7 book

8 movie

9 treat maker

10 decor

11 Father’s Day

12 murica

13 thunder buddy

14 puzzle

15 cd

16 forgot

17 pineapple

18 planting

19 game

20 shark

It's nothing fancy, but I got this one last summer and quite like it. Here are a couple of pictures of me wearing it: pic1, pic2

I'm going to see how this one works out. Janey&Rubbins Women's UV Protection 7' Wide Brim 100% Cotton Vacation Beach Sun Hat (Jeans Blue) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D3W6HF7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_LZYgDbS3PBK84 the huge ones are San Diego hat company at about $40. San Diego Hat Company Women's Ultrabraid X Large Brim Hat,Toast, the huge one One Size https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0032AMW10/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_i8YgDbX6BMRR9

Thank you! It's from Amazon. You can buy it [here] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00UVSL0RI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1). I bought the color "natural". The blue ribbon is just something I bought and added to it to give the Marceline look.

For the canopy used in modern DG gliders, they claim that "The canopies do not totally screen out UV, but do absorb about 95% of it".

As for bucket hats, yeah they are dorky looking, but they are the best thing for the purpose. If you feel too weird wearing a plain old bucket hat, why not get a novelty hat? At least then it looks like you're self-aware of how goofy they look.

Another amazon find!

Here’s the link: The Chic Soul Pom Pom Multi-Color... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071JZZ6S6?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

They make balaclavas specifically for cycling! It looks like they also make skull caps in case you don't wanna cover your whole face.

This one has a leather strap, comes in a ton of colors, and is inexpensive. I have one and I really like the way it fits too

https://www.amazon.com/Adams-LP102-Classic-Optimum-Cap/dp/B0012N37UE

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0029F269M

I bought this one a few years ago. I got it in black and it looks great... like I'm in the cast of American Horror Story: Coven 😎

Literally the first link when searching on Amazon for "Baseball cap"

Sure the listing is here

And the seller is called Imixcity. The delivery estimate was 28th of Dec -9th of Jan but it arrived on the 19th of December (12 days after placing the order)

I wanted this hat http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HNXNTDW/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=ATWPML4SIST9&coliid=I2RZ5W62TT0WAU&psc=1

because doing my hair is far too mch of a problem and putting a hat on my head is Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy!

http://www.amazon.com/Pearl-iZUMi-9305021ONE-Barrier-Balaclava/dp/B0055QGORC

I have a big straw hat and a denim baseball cap. Between the two of them, they go with anything in my wardrobe.

I sleep with my hair up in a satin bonnet and it works wonders. It might look a little silly but the second and third day hair is so worth it.