Best wide-brim sun hats for women

Top pick: Solbari's Ultra Wide Brim Hat UPF 50+. A 5.5-inch brim is the widest coverage here, the fabric is rated UPF 50+, and it's the best-reviewed of the bunch — the safest choice if sun protection is the whole point.

Who the others suit:

• Coolibar Perla Packable — crushable, so it survives a suitcase; best for travel.
• Solbari Ultra Wide Cotton Linen — breathable linen-cotton with a drawstring; best for hot, humid days.
• Solbari Resort Wide Brim — a smaller 4-inch brim and a dressier shape; best for everyday wear and city days.
• Lanzom Straw Panama — a woven fedora look that rolls up; best if you want style over maximum shade.
• Joywant Visor — open top for a ponytail and a cooler head; best for walks and yard work.

Skip the very cheap no-name listings: thin brims, few reviews, and no real UPF claim.