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10 Stylish Women Show us That Hats Aren't Just for Bad Hair Days

Often pushed off to those days that you just can't with your hair, hats don't always get the love they deserve. Here are 10 fierce celebs, designers and all-around fashion mavens who prove hats are really where it's at.
By Dominique Hobdy · Updated October 27, 2020
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Cree Summer
Where have we been? We’ve been missing out on the severe fierceness of Cree Summer’s hat game.
10 Stylish Women Show us That Hats Aren't Just for Bad Hair Days
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Cree Summer

Beginning her role as Winifred “Freddie” Brooks during Season 2 of A Different World, Cree Summer’s character portrayal was like none other. Showing that being different while being Black is deserving of applause too, Summer’s role is one that is unmatched and undisputed as one of the best carefree character’s in Black comedy. While fans of Summer may not have seen her physically act in many roles since the show’s end, she has voiced many of your favorite cartoon characters including characters from Rugrats, Animaniacs, Gargoyles, As Told By Ginger, The Proud Family, Codename: Kids Next Door, and more. Summer is now married to Angelo Pullen and the pair have two daughters named Brave and Hero.

Fun fact: Did you know Cree and Kadeem were in a long-term relationship while filming A Different World? We didn’t either.

10 Stylish Women Show us That Hats Aren't Just for Bad Hair Days
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June Ambrose
June Ambrose is the queen of a chic chapeau!
10 Stylish Women Show us That Hats Aren't Just for Bad Hair Days
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June Ambrose
No seriously, June hat this hat game on lock.
10 Stylish Women Show us That Hats Aren't Just for Bad Hair Days
Instagram/JuneAmbrose
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Erykah Badu
Erykah Badu has been rocking dope head gear since the beginnging. Her style has only evolved over the years.
10 Stylish Women Show us That Hats Aren't Just for Bad Hair Days
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Erykah Badu
We love Badu’s Pharrell-esque toppers. She never fails to bring us a style all her own.
10 Stylish Women Show us That Hats Aren't Just for Bad Hair Days
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Tai Beauchamp

Tai Beauchamp is another style maven that knows how much a fierce hat can elevate any look.

10 Stylish Women Show us That Hats Aren't Just for Bad Hair Days
Antoine Braxton
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Tai Beauchamp

We’re so here for this menswear moment Tai’s is serving.

10 Stylish Women Show us That Hats Aren't Just for Bad Hair Days
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Coco and Breezy

Sunglass designers and twin stunners Coco and Breezy never miss a beat when it comes to eclectic and edgy style..

10 Stylish Women Show us That Hats Aren't Just for Bad Hair Days
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Coco and Breezy

Their hat game is no exception. We’re getting all the summer time feels from these haute Panama hats.

10 Stylish Women Show us That Hats Aren't Just for Bad Hair Days
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Beyonce
Queen Bey doesn’t always rock a hot topper but when she does she slays it, like everything else.
10 Stylish Women Show us That Hats Aren't Just for Bad Hair Days
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Beyonce

Leave it to Beyonce to don the perfect vacation hat.

10 Stylish Women Show us That Hats Aren't Just for Bad Hair Days
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Ciara
Easy, breezy and beautiful is an understatement! Loving Ciara’s fierce beach look.
10 Stylish Women Show us That Hats Aren't Just for Bad Hair Days
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Ciara
We’re getting some serious Michael Jackson vibes here.
10 Stylish Women Show us That Hats Aren't Just for Bad Hair Days
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Aurora James
When you’re an accessories designer, putting together the perfect look is effortless. Exhibit A: Aurora James’ chic minimal look.
10 Stylish Women Show us That Hats Aren't Just for Bad Hair Days
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Aurora James
Here she is again killing the hat game in a fierce fedora.
10 Stylish Women Show us That Hats Aren't Just for Bad Hair Days
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Janelle Monae
Janelle Monae is know for her penchant for black and white and her love for a good hat.
10 Stylish Women Show us That Hats Aren't Just for Bad Hair Days
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Janelle Monae
We love how Janelle is always able to enhance her outfit, makeup and hair with the perfect hat.
10 Stylish Women Show us That Hats Aren't Just for Bad Hair Days
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Gabrielle Union
Clearly, Gabrielle is all smiles because her Panama hat is so on point.
10 Stylish Women Show us That Hats Aren't Just for Bad Hair Days
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Gabrielle Union
Sometimes all it takes is a black topper to really make your look work.
10 Stylish Women Show us That Hats Aren't Just for Bad Hair Days
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