Women's Hats

Women's Sun Hats

Every hat on this page folds or rolls for travel and comes back into shape, and every one carries a UPF 50+ rating from independent testing, which blocks 98% of UVA and UVB rays. Prices run $235 to $375.

How much coverage do you want?

Most coverage, a wide or broad brim shades the face, neck and ears. Face and neck, a visor shades where you burn first while leaving the crown open, so your head stays cooler; useful in real heat. Least fuss, a cap or a narrower brim, easiest to wear under a car roof or on a bike.

Packing

These are made to be squashed. Roll one into a tote or fold it into a case and it recovers its shape, the material does not crease permanently, crack or splinter, and it is unbothered by getting wet.

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Petticoat Lane has been a family-run boutique in Chappaqua, New York for over 30 years. Free US shipping over $75. Call 1-800-913-3911 if you want a second opinion before buying.

Common questions

Can an Eric Javits hat be packed in a suitcase?

Yes. The Squishee styles roll into a bag and return to shape, which is what the material was made for.

Can I try hats on before buying?

Yes. Hats are the hardest thing to judge from a photograph, so it is worth coming into the shop in Chappaqua if you can. Walk in any day of the week.

Do these hats offer sun protection?

Yes. Every style on this page carries a UPF 50+ rating, which Eric Javits obtains through independent testing of the Squishee material, and which blocks 98% of UVA and UVB rays. UPF 50+ is the highest rating the standard awards.