I hate hats, not on you - you look pretty in a hat. I hate hats on me.

Thank you to Kate Middleton, and both praised the royal wedding this spring hats are more than ever this season. Fashion gurus tell us to match them with everything from bathing suits to wedding dress to make the perfect fashion statement. Hats are really, really big on the beach this summer - wide-brimmed straw, clear or colored, they run the gamut. It's not just the see and be seen fashionistas or those seeking to protect their skin adorned with a hat. The hats are hot.

According to Danielle Braffe Gatehouse News Service, "if you go sailing, or just spend the day at the beach, a hat is perfect for all spring and summer festivities." Braffe has a sun-faded hat finished with a sailboat emblem which "makes you look like you did for fun summer." It is available at Macys.com for $ 45.

It is questionable whether or not "sexy" never left, but you can be sure that the fedora is all about "sexy". Sleek & streamlined, this hat is made from 100% toyo straw with a self-colored fancy hat band width & polyester sweatband. Ideal for him or her. Fedoras are a staple of timeless fashion that is necessary in all closets. This hat is made from 100 Percent Toyo straw with a self-colored fancy hat band width and polyester headband. Made from a high quality woven straw. Structured hat, comes in oversized box. Hat brim is 1.5 inches wide. Hat circumference is 22 inches. Hat crown is 4.5 inches high.

Amazon Sales Rank: # 624,989 in Apparel & Accessories Size: One Size Color: Black Brand: Fabric Type Luxury Divas: Dimensions of the straw....

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 The search for Straw hats really spikes in the summer months.  Google’s keyword tool shows searches jump to a whopping 60,000+ per month this time of year.  The results served up for straw hats are all over the board because there are so many different kinds of straws.  So let’s sort them out.

First straw hats can be for fishing, gardening, farming, or working outdoor.  They can also be for the beach, vacationing, fashion, teas, or garden parties.  The uses are wide ranging and so are the hats and straw materials that fit the bill.

LINDU STRAW HATS

This blog will cover practical straw hats used for work and sun protection and the next will review straw hats from a fashion angle.  The workhorse in the practical category is lindu straw. This rugged straw holds up in the weather and has a tinsel strength that makes it semi-shapeable with out breaking. 

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