Summer is upon us! As the heat turns up and the temperatures soar, protect yourself and your loved ones in style. 90s kids rejoice, bucket hats are back in style and are this season’s must-have accessory for kids and the whole family. From popular fashion, to sun protection and portability; adding a bucket hat to any outfit will be a great addition.
They’re Making A Come Back In Fashion
Bucket hats were originally a practical clothing accessory worn by fisherman and farmers to protect them from the rain and sun. Back then they were very much function over fashion but that has changed. While their function is surely appreciated today, they’re also extraordinarily fashionable. They come in a wide variety of colors and patterns to match any outfit.
Fashion trends come and go in cycles. 90s kids remember when pop culture brought bucket hats back into the fold. Bucket hats have never really gone away, but they’ve recently made a large comeback specifically in kids’ fashion thanks to 90s kids becoming parents. They’ve also been popping up on social media being worn by celebrities and popular fashion influencers like Billie Eilish and Justin Bieber.
For Fashion Forward Moms
Fashion designers have included bucket hats in their seasonal collections in beautiful colors, prints, and seasonally appropriate materials. This packable on-the-go accessory is both trendy and functional for mothers. With a resurgence propelled by a blend of nostalgia and modern appeal, and frequently seen gracing the heads of fashion-forward celebrities and some of the most popular female influencers, a bucket hat is the perfect addition.
Adding a bucket hat to your wardrobe is easy. Here are some popular outfits including fashion staples you already have in your closet:
- A long coat, loose-fitting pants, and combat boots
- High-rise or baggy jeans and an oversized cardigan
- Bomber jacket and leggings
Easy To Toss In The Diaper Bag Or Purse
Whether you’re just spending the afternoon at the beach or going on vacation, bucket hats are easy to take with you. You can roll them up or fold them flat without ruining them. Rest assured they won’t take up a lot of room in your bag and they will keep their shape.
Sun Protection
This is the number one reason why people started wearing bucket hats; for sun protection. Sun protection is essential, especially in the summer months. The bucket hat’s wide brim provides protection from the sun and harmful UV rays you need by lending shade to your face and neck. Prolonged UV exposure can cause sunburn, premature aging of the skin and even skin cancer.
Sunburn is what most parents and those with light complexions worry about in the summertime. It’s best to be proactive. Most of us are familiar with the signs of sunburn; redness, blisters, itching and pain. If that doesn’t worry you enough, in the most severe cases sunburns can lead to heat exhaustion, dehydration and even hospitalization.
Physicians stress sunblock, hats and proper hydration in the summer months because it’s very important. Not only to prevent painful sunburns but also skin cancer. The skin is the largest organ in the human body and skin cancer is unfortunately the most common cancer diagnosed in the United States. It’s estimated that 9,500 people are diagnosed with skin cancer everyday; so there’s plenty of reasons to adhere to your physician’s advice.
They’re Affordable & Available Where You Shop
Styles change and kids outgrow clothes so often that many parents find themselves spending more than they wanted to on clothing. Well not with bucket hats! They’re affordable and available online and at brick and mortar stores. You can find one at your local retailer for $10 to $40.
Can Be Gender Neutral
Bucket hats are truly a unisex gender neutral clothing accessory. There are no restrictions for who can or cannot wear one! They can be worn by everyone; by all ages and gender identities. They come in so many colors and patterns that anyone can express themselves in style.
