I’ve been trying to stay strong on my hat game this summer. I mean, I’ve always loved the look of a hat but I’m also realizing more and more the importance of keeping my face protected from the sun. While I find myself outside absorbing the sun’s rays many days of the week, a good hat definitely helps my chances from getting too much sun damage on my skin.

For that reason, this year I splurged on this hat, which you can spot in the image below. It has UPF 45+ and it’s also packable! Although I’m not going to test that function to the max, I can definitely say mine has taken its fair share of bends and seems to always pop right back into place. Freya is another hat brand I love! I wore one of their hats every single day when we were in the Bahamas during January.

photo by laura sur

My one piece suit is by Marysia. Her suits are the best quality, fit, and feel. I get they are pricey, but they last for years and years—and the style is absolutely timeless. Here are some of my other favorite one pieces by Marysia.