Fashion

15 Bucket Hats Perfect For Sunny Weather

Cute *and* functional? Don't mind if we do

by Jenna Igneri

Tie-dye isn't the only California cool trend to resurface over the past few seasons: welcome the versatile bucket hat.

The bucket hat (or the fisherman hat, as it's sometimes called) may have had its fashion heyday back in the '90s, but it's been having a major resurgence on the runways ever since Fall 2018 when it's been seen on both the runways of Prada and Lacoste. Fast-forward to Spring/Summer 2019, and they were seen all over, from R13's snakeskin and leopard print caps to Anna Sui's tropical jacquard versions to the oversized shields at 3.1 Phillip Lim. And now, they're just about everywhere, and available at every price point.

This summer's iterations are not only the perfect way to top off your look, but they're also pretty practical for days spent under the sun. Offering an extra dose of sun protection to your scalp, hair, and face, they make an excellent addition to your daily SPF, especially if you're planning to spend some time outdoors.

Below, we rounded up the best bucket hats of the summer, from tie-dye canvas to tortoiseshell PVC, to wear all summer long. And if there's any indication from the Fall 2019 runways, bucket hats aren't going anywhere anytime soon, so consider these a sound investment.

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Faithfull The Brand, Zoella Floral Print Dusk Bucket Hat, $89, available at Faithfull The Brand.

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Opening Ceremony, Snap Fisherman Hat, $55, available at Opening Ceremony.

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Ganni, Biodegradable Bucket Hat, $80, available at Ganni.

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Topshop, Hawaiian Bucket Hat, $26, available at Topshop.

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Lazy Oaf, Cherry Check Hat, $14.61, available at Lazy Oaf.

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Lack Of Color, Wave Bucket in Zebra, $99, available at Lack Of Color.

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Prada, Tie-Dyed Cotton Canvas Bucket Hat, $340, available at Net-A-Porter.

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ASOS Design, 80s Print Bucket Hat, $23, available at ASOS.

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Free People, Day Glow Bucket Hat, $28, available at Free People.

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Clyde, Fisherman Hat in Chartreuse, $216, available at Clyde.

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KkCo, Forage Hat, $110, available at KkCo.

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Acne Studios, Bucket Hat, $150, available at Acne Studios.

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Madewell, Short-Brimmed Canvas Bucket Hat, $19.99, available at Madewell.

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Urban Outfitters, Printed Bucket Hat, $19, available at Urban Outfitters.

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Loeffler Randall, Ivy Bucket Hat, $60, available at Loeffler Randall.

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