Fedoras

A lightweight, wide-brimmed hat is a sure Spring staple, and if you don't happen to have one yet, consider this your call to action — they do double-duty on hot, sunny days, shielding your face from the sun while keeping you looking chic and stylish. Whether you go with a straw iteration like Jessica Alba or Rachel Zoe, or stick to a basic felt version like Beyoncé and Isabel Lucas, you truly can't go wrong with this topper. We've rounded up 15 style setters wearing the trend, 15 different ways. Click through for to see how they do it, then shop our editors' picks.

Aside from the perfect pair of sunglasses, there's only one (two, if you count sunscreen) more thing you need to take care of, as far as sun-worshipping accents go: finding your quintessential warm weather hat, of course. No, not a baseball cap and not your go-to pointelle knit beanie — we're talking about the floppiest, most wide-brimmed, and chicest straw, raffia, and woven versions, fit for a Summer crown. From more dramatic iterations that instantly transport us to the Kentucky Derby to edgier Western-inspired cowboy hats, we've picked out our favorite 15, worthy of a spin under the sun. Just keep clicking to find your match.

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There are many reasons to steer clear of hats from ill-fitting toppers to the threat of hat hair, but Gwen Stefani and Elizabeth Olsen prove that the right hat can add instant street cred to your everyday ensembles. Gwen paired a plaid newsboy cap with silver Vivienne Westwood jeans and peep-toe Maison Martin Margiela booties while heading into a music studio in Santa Monica, while Elizabeth chose a dark fur coat, oversized Chloe bag, and velour fedora for strolling the streets of Tribeca. Check out our picks of dapper toppers inspired by the duo; whichever style you choose, it will be sure to turn heads.

Fashion Week in February is always a tricky style challenge. The cold weather must be taken into account, so layers and warm coats are a must. Standout accessories are key to looking chic — and getting street snapped – so we love the idea of finishing off any look with a standout hat. We got together with Eugenia Kim — hat-maker extraordinaire whose pieces have been worn by stars like Rihanna, Drew Barrymore, and Jessica Alba — to create our very own custom Winter hat. Want to see how it's done? Just check the slideshow to see our step-by-step fun!

Between the sun, wind, and humidity that the season brings, a chic topper is not only important, but absolutely necessary for Summer. If you're in need of a little inspiration, look no further than some of our favorite style stars, like Nicole Richie, Rachel Zoe, and Chloe Moretz. Whether your preferred chapeau is wide-brimmed straw, ultra floppy, or a sweet and simple fedora, click through to shop our picks and see the celebrities who wear them well.