Straw boater hats for the Summer

For the Summer to shade and keep the head cool from the heat of the Summer, gents should opt for a straw boater hat, which is an overlooked accessory. The straw boater was once a staple arsenal in a gent's wardrobe, but the general decline of men using head gear also affected the straw boater hat. 

In England for example the Henley Royal Regatta dress code for gents amongst others is: blazer, cream trousers, straw boater hats, strict rules that can not be bend.

Below is an illustration of a gent having a power nap at a club house, wearing a white linen jacket, small checked "flannel" trousers, bow tie matching the pattern in the trousers and a straw boater hat.

Another illustration of a gent (right) in a navy blue suiting, stripped shirt with white contrasting collar, blue tie with pattern, a boutonniere, paired with brown suede Oxford laced shoe.

Mr. Will Boehlke from "A suitable Wardrobe", navy suiting, pocket square, straw boater hat. A nice pair of brown suede Oxfords. Well done.

A Canadian gent in a three piece suiting, pocket square and a straw boater hat. 

 American gent Dr. Churchwell in a pink double breasted seersucker suiting, boutonniere, white pocket square and a straw boater hat.

 English gent, a boating blazer cream trousers, bow tie, s straw boater hat at Henley Royal Regatta festivities.

English gent in a navy blue blazer, cream trousers and a boater hat attending the Henley Regatta boat festivities. 

 Mr. Fred Astaire in a double breasted jacket, boutonniere, pocket square and a straw boater hat

 A multitude of boater hats assembled at one place

 Elderly gent in a short sleeve shirt, feeling hot and shading the head with a straw boater hat.

Photos sourced from A Suitable Wardrobe, Gent's Gazette, Telegraph UK and other cyber sources.