The sun is getting brighter and the days are getting longer, and for most of us that means more days out having fun in the sun. We certainly hope that sunscreen is simply an automatic for you at this point, but wouldn't you like another, more dramatic looking way to protect your face from the sun's rays?

In that case, you've got to find a wide brimmed hat, like this Helen Welsh Yellow Striped Sun Hat, available for $60 at Bluefly.com. Top off your poolside look with this hat and a pair of movie star-style sunglasses, and you'll be looking hot and protecting your face.

In addition to blocking the sun's rays, a big summer hat can hide a bad hair day and give you a unique look -- how can you resist?