The dog days of summer are officially here, and what better way to beat the heat than heading to the beach--in style! Check out these latest offerings from us at Hats in the Belfry to you for the perfect beach babe vibe!
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For lovers of a more cloche-like shape, the Belfry Sara comes in a cute, classic cut with a gentle rolled brim and full crocheted raffia straw body. Raffia alone is already a very durable straw we recommend frequently to folks headed to the beach, but it's even more so when the straw fibers are crocheted like this! The Sara can be folded and rolled, stuffed and packed in your beach bag--all without any trouble given to the integrity of the straw. Better yet, it even comes in limited sizing instead of just one size, and it's adjustable for even further comfort to its fit! (If you prefer a more fedora shape, check out the Belfry Vittoria!)
For a sportier look, the Belfry Matera is a wide brim safari hat with a substantially solid weave for fantastic sun protection. It also comes with a rope tie, giving not only ease of carrying around when you're not wearing it (just keep it tied and draped back against you shoulders!) but also helping keep it secured against any ocean breeze while you do wear it.
A hot trend for the summer is lifeguard style hats, and if you've been on the hunt for one, look no further! The Belfry Ellera is a packable, durable raffia straw lifeguard sun hat that while one size, sits comfortably between a medium and large, making it roomier than most OSFM hats on the market. So if you have fuller hair, or want to have the option to tuck your hair up into the crown, it is definitely a beach companion worth considering.
Another cute and practical beach option is the Belfry Ottaria. The ribbon band actually keeps the back brim rolled up for ease of lounging and sitting in any beachside chairs, but the bow can be untied to let it down to give coverage on the back of your neck as needed, too! The versatility of the brim has definitely been a favorite for us, and its soft, crushable paper braid body makes it easy to fold and roll up for travel!
While straws are all well and good, maybe you'd prefer a cloth option for your beach days, instead? You're in luck with the Belfry Scilla. Its cotton/poly blend makes for a very durable (and cute!) wide brim bucket hat with a rollable brim that can be manipulated to fit whatever whimsy takes you. The shape of the Scilla also gives you a lot of play with where you want the accenting bow; some wear it to the front, others slightly to the side, and if you want, you can even wear the bow to the back. There's really no wrong way to do it! Like the Belfry Sara, it comes in limited, but adjustable sizing, so you can enjoy optimal comfort while combing the beach for fun finds.
Lastly, the Belfry Oriana is the perfect choice for anyone who doesn't mind straying from neutrals and wants to embrace some brilliant pops of color! Coming in nine different colors from dusty pink as seen above to bright electric greens, yellows, and blues, there's just about a whole rainbow for you to choose from. Another crocheted raffia straw sun hat, it's travel-ready, and the breathability of the crocheted body will keep you nice and cool.
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Beach-bound and still have questions about fit and styling of your new beach hat or curious about these and our other wide brim styles? Reach out to our customer service at 888-999-HATS (4287) or by email at hats@hatsinthebelfry.com. Want to come see us and try some on? Visit our store at 103 Main Street, Downtown Annapolis!
