All summer long we've been touting the goodness of wearing a summer hat -- you protect your scalp from sunburn, you keep your hair color safe, and, best of all, you can get away with not putting much effort into your hair, which keeps it healthier. With fall approaching, you might not be wearing the oversized straw hat, but there are plenty of fall-friendly caps to keep you covered.

Right off the bat, we're really loving this Wool Cloche Hat, $49 at Banana Republic. It has a very retro vibe, but the clean lines somehow still feel modern. And the dark purple color? It's almost more than we can even handle -- it's deep enough to act as a neutral, and will go with all of your black and gray wool coats, but it'll add a surprising punch to browns and creams as well. Plus, purple is fun. You know it is.

And, we urge you to keep in mind that, even if the days are shorter, the sun is still powerful, so protect your hair and your scalp all year round -- in style!