The best hats for sun protection provide an extra layer of coverage to prevent skin damage. Our selections emphasize lightweight, breathable materials and smart brims that minimize the sun’s glare.

Hiking in the beating sun can get old quick, but a wide-brimmed hat that’s breathable and wicks moisture is great for protecting your face from UV rays, and keeping the sweat off your brow. I took a ...

This new category of hats cropped up in recent years, answering the prayers of hat lovers everywhere. A travel gear essential, these toppers can vary wildly in material and style, but the end result ...

Summer days are for sun-drenched exploration. Whether you’re heading to the beach, walking around a new city or relaxing in a chaise lounge outside, you’ll want a good hat to keep you protected. The ...

A reader seeks guidance on shopping for cold-weather hats. By Vanessa Friedman Now that cold weather is upon us, I know one of the best ways to stay warm is with a hat, but what is the best style to ...

Few items can add instant style to a warm-weather outfit as a Panama hat. Forever a classic, the best Panama hats channel the glamour of The Great Gatsby or Hunter S. Thompson, becoming a timeless yet ...

Cigmond (from left), Xtine, Lynn, Valerie, Carol and Jean are among the stylish ladies who keep it under their hats each year at the Easter parade. Zandy Mangold Posing with her pals on the steps of ...