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Charlotte, 24, Fashion Designer. H&M shirt, vintage skirt, Office shoes, New Look hat.
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Photo by Silvia Olsen @ Anthea Simms.
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Alice Sadler, 24, PA. Reiss shirt, Beyond Retro trousers, hat from a car boot sale, vintage satchel.
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Sadoko Saimizu, 26, Student. Dress from Tokyo, Urban Outfitters hat, flower from Portobello Market.
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Asama Kerdwuthi, 25, Student. Topshop dress, hat from Portobello market, Ray Ban sunglasses.
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Karla Evans, 22, Journalist. Topshop short & vest, Next hat,
Maybe it’s down to fashion’s current obsession with the 70s, or the fact that Alexa hasn’t taken hers off since Glastonbury , but hats have never been so desirable. Not only are they one of the most affordable ways to pep up your wardrobe, these versatile and eternally stylish staples also have the power to switch your look from A-list glamour to preppy retro chic in an instant. Out in the parks and on the sunny city streets we’ve spotted an influx of elegant wide-brimmed floppy hats and panamas, boaters and fedoras , highlighting just how to keep cool in the sun without compromising on style. So if you’re looking for ways to add edge to your summer wardrobe, or simply want to ward off the rays, click through the gallery below for some inspiration…