Girls bucket hats are versatile, affordable and comfortable. What's more, they are stylish enough that your little lady won't mind donning them everywhere from the beach and the pool to the park and the mall.
About Girls Bucket Hats
Bucket hats have been around for nearly a century, but they didn't become a must-have fashion accessory until the late 1960s when a bumbling TV character named Gilligan habitually wore one on the hit comedy Gilligan's Island. The current fashion trend for girls grew when another popular TV character, Col. Henry Blake made his bucket hat, adorned with fly-fishing lures, an essential part of his wardrobe on the award-winning sitcom M*A*S*H.
Today, both adults and kids wear the soft cotton hats, which sport wide sloping brims. Parents especially appreciate the way the hat's large malleable brim offers shade for their children's eyes and face. Bucket hats are also popular because they are so easy to care for. The hats are typically made from heavy-duty cotton, denim or canvas and can be machine-washed.
Girls and Bucket Hats
Girls especially love bucket hats for their versatility. Over the years bucket hats have gone from being boring solid colored cotton face shaders to cute, fashion forward headgear available in a variety of colors and patterns. While they still feature two metal eyelets, which are commonly placed on each side of the hat to provide added ventilation, girls bucket hats also include feminine touches, such as floral prints, ruffles and lace trim.
Where to Buy Stylish Bucket Hats for Girls
Fortunately, girls bucket hats are not hard to find. They are readily available in most major department stores as well as specialty hat shops. However, in some parts of the world they are considered a seasonal item, and are only sold during the spring and summer months.
If you are looking for unique bucket hats for girls, then consider shopping online. The Internet is loaded with retailers that specialize in selling girls bucket hats. Some of the most popular include:
Coolibar
Coolibar.com offers some of the most innovative bucket hats for girls on the market. The company's bucket hats come with built-in UV coverage and are made from chlorine resistant material, which is lightweight, super soft, and fast drying. The hats also include:
- A reinforced brim for excellent face and neck coverage
- Completely crushable construction, great for travel or storage
- Elastic draw cord for a secure fit during active play
- Stylish colors and prints
Ralph Lauren
Ralph Lauren's bucket hat for girls is a best-seller. The charming floral hat in crisp, breathable cotton provides sun protection in pretty, versatile style. It features:
- A seamed, floppy brim finished with a circled band at the crown
- Inner brim lined with grosgrain ribbon for comfort and a no-slip fit
- Soft cotton that rolls up for compact portability
