The most instagrammable straw hats to take with you on holiday
Naturally, it's Instagram gold
Naturally, it's Instagram gold
Much like basket bags, the humble straw hat is having a second wind this summer, no doubt thanks to its highly instagrammable and wanderlust-inducing factor.
Yes, hats are very much (still) in, according to the many fashion editors and influencers who've been sporting oversized straw hats on their beach holidays.
Even if, like myself, you're not a hat person, you'll appreciate the old-school glamour of the headpiece, which adds a chic finishing touch to a simple swimsuit (the must-have swimwear this season). In one accessory, you can instantly add a touch of Riviera chic to your wardrobe.
With this trend, be bold: honestly, the bigger the better. You can go minimal a la Jacquemus with a paired-back - though giant - version (still sold out everywhere sadly), or go for a style adorned with an elegant black ribbon or a cheeky slogan (the below 'do not disturb') is my favourite.
And even though this is best worn on the beach, you can get away with wearing it on the cobbles too, with a linen dress or silk cami and jeans combo.
Although this might seem like a fad to you, it's honestly worth investing in a good quality hat. Think about it, it'll last you a lifetime of holidays, the ultimate cost per wear. Marysia is still my go-to for these, as you'll find anything from the mini to the oversized, all adorned with feminine bows.
Marie Claire Newsletter
Celebrity news, beauty, fashion advice, and fascinating features, delivered straight to your inbox!
On the high street, ASOS has a giant floppy hat, perfect if you're into the Jacquemus vibes. Elsewhere, H&M and Monsoon have some great styles too.
Convinced? Here are the best straw hats to buy now.
Penny Goldstone is the Digital Fashion Editor at Marie Claire, covering everything from catwalk trends to royal fashion and the latest high street and Instagram must-haves.
Penny grew up in France and studied languages and law at the Sorbonne Nouvelle University in Paris before moving to the UK for her MA in multimedia journalism at Bournemouth University. She moved to the UK permanently and has never looked back (though she does go back regularly to stock up on cheese and wine).
Although she's always loved fashion - she used to create scrapbooks of her favourite trends and looks, including Sienna Miller and Kate Moss' boho phase - her first job was at MoneySavingExpert.com, sourcing the best deals for everything from restaurants to designer sales.
However she quit after two years to follow her true passion, fashion journalism, and after many years of internships and freelance stints at magazines including Red, Cosmopolitan, Stylist and Good Housekeeping, landed her dream job as the Digital Fashion Editor at Marie Claire UK.
Her favourite part of the job is discovering new brands and meeting designers, and travelling the world to attend events and fashion shows. Seeing her first Chanel runway IRL at Paris Fashion Week was a true pinch-me moment.
-
Ready to up the ante? Discover the best intermediate Pilates exercises to do at home to stop your progress from plateauing
All expert-approved.
By Rebecca Shepherd
-
Get ready—you’re going to be seeing these NYFW street style beauty trends everywhere from now on
The real beauty looks were *off* the catwalk
By Jazzria Harris
-
Women Who Win: Tolu Coker On Faith Over Fear And Making Change
We meet the award-winning British-Nigerian designer
By Natalie Hughes