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Sun hat for a large head!

30 replies

ChildDLA · 16/05/2022 11:48

Hi
Does anyone know where I can get a sun hat for a large head? Normal hats don't fit me at all 😭 and I need one for summer hols. I had to wear an awful mens bucket hat last time as it was the only one I could find to fit.

Budget around £30-£40 ish if possible.

Many thanks!

OP posts:
VanCleefArpels · 16/05/2022 12:15

Man’s Panama hat? - M&S usually do them

WouldBeGood · 16/05/2022 12:18

I e had some success with ASOS and I have the world’s biggest head.

i Have a really nice massive brim floppy draw one, and a straw type Stetson that’s very flattering. And a cotton oversize bucket hat in a pretty colour that you can adjust the brim to a becoming angle

WouldBeGood · 16/05/2022 12:18

These are all womens too: I often have to buy from the men’s section.

Plexie · 16/05/2022 12:19

Marks & Spencer do some of their hats in two sizes (S-M and M-L).

RockaLock · 16/05/2022 12:51

Tilley hats come in a big range of sizes, although they might be above your budget.

tootiredtobother · 16/05/2022 12:55

me too, and god help us if we have hair that we want to put up under it

Kiitos · 16/05/2022 12:55

And Other Stories do hats in sizes S, M and L. The L is fine for me, I often can’t fit normal hats either!

Tangelo · 16/05/2022 14:35

I bought a L/XL men’s Panama from M&S and it fits like a dream! (And for £25 too)

BlueBlueCowWondering · 16/05/2022 15:58

You could try an outdoors shop. I got a useful one from Mountain Warehouse a few years ago. Mens/ womens/ unisex so sizing is flexible

EL8888 · 16/05/2022 15:59

Another vote for men’s hats. I just can’t get my head into women’s ones

FelicityRelaxington · 16/05/2022 16:32

Have you seen the muji foldable sun hats? I'm thinking of trying. 40 ish quid. I have big hair and a big head. Tricky! Tried on a mans fedora in sainsbury yesterday. Nope.

averythinline · 16/05/2022 16:41

I can't wear m&s large too small...I found a barbour hat a few years ago and by chance straw hat in h&m ..tried on about 6 and 1 fitted..
Mens hats/panamas don't have a big enough brim for me as am v pale. . And stetson styles look daft on my round face..

Have reported to mens baseball cap a couple of times and just going heavy of the spf50

SallyWD · 16/05/2022 17:04

It depends wgat type of hat you want. I have a big head and got a nice hat from Decathlon. It's quite nice and feminine and also reversible.

GaiaWise · 16/05/2022 17:12

I bought a lovely JoJo hat at the weekend. They do two sizes and the larger fitted my large head.

Plexie · 16/05/2022 17:56

I discovered a couple of UV-clothing sites as a result of another thread.

These sell hats in various sizes (and give circumference measurements):

www.solbari.co.uk/collections/sun-hats
purpleturtle.co.uk/product-category/travel-clothing/travel-hats-scarves/sunday-afternoon-travel-hats-accessories/

They're mostly in the 'trekking holiday' style, although some might be OK for beach-wear.

chesterlestreet · 23/05/2022 20:07

Village hats also called Hats and caps.co.uk. I have the j and j summer c section fedora in large (under £30) but they have lots of large and even some extra large hats

TheClitterati · 23/05/2022 20:41

I have the same big head problem OP & I love these

Maylisacc Rollable Ladies Wide Brim Straw Sun Visor Hat, Foldable Summer Topless Sunhats for Womens Adjustable UV Visor with Bowknot https://smile.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07RK61V3M/ref=cmswwrcppapiii_AN6Z8HSX7XBRG59MYB8H

midsomermurderess · 23/05/2022 22:34

Other Stories tend to come up large. I rather like this. I wish they’d show them in though.

Thesheerrelief · 23/05/2022 22:48

www.themercantilelondon.com/products/beck-sondergaard-auroette-straw-hat

This hat comes in two sizes. I have a biggish head plus a lot of hair so I'm tempted to try it.

JesusMaryAndJosephAndTheWeeDon · 23/05/2022 23:44

Depends how big your head is, I find most men's hats too small, I need a 7 ⁵/⁸ or 7 ³/⁴ and most men's hats are too small too. I just wear sunscreen and maybe a headscarf to protect my parting.

greyinganddecaying · 24/05/2022 00:46

I have the same problem and found one in primark - worth a look

Caminante · 24/05/2022 01:22

FelicityRelaxington · 16/05/2022 16:32

Have you seen the muji foldable sun hats? I'm thinking of trying. 40 ish quid. I have big hair and a big head. Tricky! Tried on a mans fedora in sainsbury yesterday. Nope.

I just bought this! It's great. I have a big head and it fits fine.

Blueuggboots · 24/05/2022 02:01

www.max-cap.co.uk/collections/all

Anything on here?

soundofsilver · 24/05/2022 02:20

H&M do size large women's hats. I've got a large head and they fit me. No need to wear mens hats!

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