Alright, alright, let’s talk about them big floppy hats, the ones the gals wear when the sun’s beatin’ down. You know, the women’s wide brim sun hats. Yeah, those things. I’ve seen a few in my day, let me tell ya.
First off, why do we even need ’em? Well, it ain’t rocket science. That sun, she’s a scorcher. Burns ya good if you ain’t careful. And not just your face, mind you. Your neck, your shoulders, all that good stuff. A wide brim hat, that’s like your own personal little shade tree. Keeps the sun off your face, so you don’t end up lookin’ like a wrinkled old prune before your time.
Now, I’ve heard tell that these hats can even help keep ya from gettin’ that skin cancer stuff. Scary business, that is. So, if a hat can help keep that away, well, I say it’s worth wearin’. Plus, it keeps the sun outta your eyes, so you ain’t squintin’ all day. Squintin’ gives ya wrinkles, ya know. And nobody wants those.
There’s all sorts of these hats out there, I tell ya. Some are big and floppy, like those beach hats. They got those wide brims, real wide, like maybe six or seven inches, they say. Good for keepin’ the sun off when you’re sittin’ by the water, or maybe workin’ in the garden. I seen some that fold up, too, so you can stuff ’em in your bag when you ain’t wearin’ ’em. Handy, I guess.
- Big floppy hats for the beach: Keep the sun off ya good when you’re sittin’ by the water. These are the real wide ones, ya know?
- Hats for gardenin’: Keep the sun off your neck while you’re pullin’ weeds. Gotta protect yourself when you’re workin’ outside.
- Hats that fold up: Easy to carry around, don’t take up much space. Good for when you’re on the go.
And then there’s the colors. Seems like you can get these hats in just about any color you want. But I heard tell that the darker colors, like a dark blue, they’re better at keepin’ the sun off. Somethin’ about the way the sun rays work, I guess. Makes sense to me, though. Darker colors always seem cooler, somehow.
Now, some folks might say, “Aw, I don’t need no fancy hat. A baseball cap’ll do just fine.” Well, let me tell ya, that ain’t the truth. A baseball cap, it just covers your forehead and the top of your head. Leaves your neck and your cheeks all exposed. That sun, she’ll find those spots, sure as shootin’. You need a hat with a good wide brim, at least three inches, they say. The wider, the better, if you ask me.
And it ain’t just about keepin’ the sun off, ya know. A nice hat, it can make ya look a little bit fancy, too. Even if you’re just wearin’ an old pair of jeans and a t-shirt, a hat can dress it up a bit. Make ya look like you put a little thought into things. Not that I care much about lookin’ fancy, but it’s nice to look presentable, I suppose.
So, if you’re gonna be spendin’ time outside, especially when the sun’s beatin’ down, do yourself a favor and get yourself a women’s wide brim sun hat. It’ll keep the sun off your face, protect you from that nasty skin cancer stuff, and maybe even make you look a little bit stylish. And trust me, when you get to be my age, you’ll appreciate any little bit of protection you can get. This sun, she ain’t no joke, I tell ya.
They got all kinds of materials too, from what I hear. Some are cotton, some are straw, some are even made outta that fancy stuff that keeps the water off. But the main thing is that brim. Make sure it’s nice and wide, and you’ll be good to go. And don’t forget to tie it down if it’s windy. Nothin’ worse than chasin’ your hat down the street.
So there you have it. My two cents on them wide brim hats. They ain’t just for show, you know. They’re a good way to keep yourself safe from the sun and lookin’ good at the same time. Now, go on and get yourself one. You won’t regret it.
