The Ever Popular Floppy Straw Hat For Women

I always read reviews of products at Amazon and take some with a grain of salt.  Hat reviews are difficult to discern, as our heads are all different sizes.  Women with thick hair will get a tighter fit than those with thin.  Not only that, but some people simply look cute in a hat, and others don't.  I am in the latter category, so I look for comfort over cuteness.  I will wear my hat in the yard and while gardening.  

What one hat reviewer may see as a problem, might not bother another.  These hats come in one-size-fits-all, or more likely "will fit some".  I am looking for quality and sun blocking abilities.  I would also like to buy hats made in the USA, but it doesn't always say on the Amazon site.

Many of these hats pictured offer other color options.  Personally I prefer a light color, or natural tan / brown instead of dark colors for summer.

I don't want to buy a hat that falls apart after a few months out in the sun.  Even though most of these hats are fairly inexpensive, I'd like a quality product.  Price helps when searching for quality.  We assume that the more we pay the better the hat will be.  Not always true, but usually. 

The trouble with reviews of the hats is that people buy them, put them on and go write a review.  Therefore, long term dependability goes by the wayside.  We never know if they lasted a long time or not.

I have not read every single review, but I've chosen hats with a high 5 star percentage at the time of this article.  I hope that means good things overall for those of us who purchase.

Any hat will be a help against the strong summer sun.  Many companies offer pretty straw hats with UV / UPF protection built in which is an added plus.

Most hats are made to be folded or flattened to pack for a trip or in a backpack for a hike.  With all the hats out there for sale be sure to buy from a name brand and not a knock-off, cheap company.  Read the description and the reviews to determine if the hat is right for you.