Summer headgear serves as both a fashion statement and a functional one.

For function, a hat can help protect your skin and your eyes from the unforgiving sun. Aesthetically, a summer hat makes a grand statement as a fashion accessory to accompany those fabulous summer outfits you have lined up.

Online Stores

If you want to look at a wide array of hats before purchase, buy them with an online hat store in Canada.

Why online? If you are unsure of what type of hat you want, it means you will need to look through catalogs and catalogs of different hat designs. This is much easier to do online than by walking from one store to the next physically.

Some stores will have an online assistant who can help you pick the best hat for your head shape.

Either way, pay attention to the descriptions to get the correct sizing, colors, and textures.

Yard Sales

People hold yard sales from time to time. Often, you find many of these in different parts of the city right before summer.

These are a great place to check for clothes and headgear.

The main advantage of this is that you just might end up getting a classic designer hat for a steal by virtue of it being a used item.

Thrift Stores

Montreal is awash with thrift stores, luckily. As people become more concerned with sustainability matters, more and more residents are looking to have their used items utilized again. Consumers are also increasingly looking to buy second-hand to make the most wear out of an item.

Aside from sustainability, thrift stores sell good quality items rather inexpensively. It makes sense to buy headgear from here, especially if you only intend to use this during this one summer. You can take comfort in the fact that you did not spend an arm and a leg on it.

Designer Clothing stores

If you want good quality headgear and have a sizeable budget for it, designer clothing stores are worth considering.

The advantage of these is that you can walk around the store with a consultant helping you find the perfect fit, texture, and color.

Some stores will be happy to customize hats for their clients upon request. This gives you headgear that is stylish, new, and authentically you.

Amazon

If you do not want to limit your options, check out Amazon for headgear from in and outside Canada.

You will likely have to pay some shipping fees if the item you fancy is shipped into the country. But hey, fashion comes at a price!

Parting Shot

Try and make your summer purchases early on. This will help you avoid the last-minute rush, which might cause you to make some regrettable choices.