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The boater’s first foray into fashion was as an informal hat, heralding a new age of wearing hats for leisure. It was worn by men during the summer months in the early 20th century, having previously served as an item of uniform for Victorian schoolchildren (how delightful if that could still be enforced!). It’s now most often seen during the famed Henley Royal Regatta every summer, as well as remaining popular in many European countries.

WEAR IT: SUMMERTIME

As an exclusively straw hat, stick to wearing this during the summer. Don’t worry about getting caught in the rain, though – the thick straw can easily withstand the wet.

OWN IT: WIDE BRIMS FOR WIDE FACES