The best men's straw hats for summer 2026 — ranked by style and sun protection. A guide to the straw types, constructions, and styles that define the 2026 summer hat landscape.

Square face shapes look best with hats that soften strong angular features. Here are the styles that work best and the hat geometry that explains why.

Round face shapes benefit from specific hat choices that create visual length and structure. Here are the styles that flatter most — and why the geometry works.

The oval face shape is the most versatile for hat wearing — almost any style works. Here's how to make the most of that versatility with the hat styles that look best on oval faces.