Summer is the perfect time to show off fashionable travel hats that not only act as protective sun gear but also polish off any look. If you worry about how to pack these with your shirt and shorts or fly to your destination, then take a read right now. This is the ultimate guide on summer hats to ensure that yours end up safely with you on arrival.
Choosing the Right Hats for Travel
Before we get to the packing tips, it’s important to choose the right kind of travel summer hats for women. When possible, look for hats made of strong material such as straw or fabric that can withstand a little compression. Hats classified as crushable or foldable should do well, as they are often designed for packing.
Step-by-Step Guide to Packing Your Summer Hats
Step 1: Fill the Crown
The weakest part of every hat, of course, is the crown. If you stuff the inside down with soft things – socks, scarves, underwear – you will preserve its integrity and provide some padding.
Step 2: Use a Hat Box or a Dedicated Space in Your Luggage
If you have a hat box, this is the best option for keeping your hat in one piece. If you don’t, you can at least earmark a space in your luggage for your hat. Put it in the middle of your case, one of the most secure sections.
Step 3: Build a Protective Barrier
Put clothes around the hat as perimeter reinforcement and padding. When packing fur or fiber, rolling fabric pieces instead of folding them helps to keep wrinkles to a minimum. Then, wrap the entire package in a shoebox or clothing bag.
Step 4: Layer Carefully
When your hat is safely situated, gently lay everything else on top of it. Don’t put anything heavy on it as it will crush and flatten your hat.
Step 5: Consider Wearing Your Hat
If you cannot take your hat in your luggage, just put it on your head while travelling. Not only will this be less compromising of your hat, but it’s also stylish—and a little victory over lack of space.
Tips for Traveling with Multiple Hats
When packing with more than one hat, pack them all using the same technique explained above but nest the hats one inside of another from the largest to the smallest. Consider filling the crown of the largest one last and then packing the nesting hats in the center of your luggage.
On-the-Go Care Tips
No matter how hard you pack your hats, they won’t look perfect. Steam from a hot shower can help correct a squashed hat. Hang the hat in your bathroom while you are having a shower, and the hat will fill out again.
Wrapping Up
No matter where you are headed this summer or what you have in your travel bags, packing your summer hats should not be a challenge. Whether you are going on vacation or just visiting somewhere for work, your perfect summer hat will provide style and protection from the sun.
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