Women's Panamas

While caps or hats are quite ancient, panama hats in Europe appeared not so long ago. They came to us from Ecuador, where they were made from a unique type of straw called toquilla. Today, you can only find a Panama made of this material in Ecuador itself, and then only as a souvenir, and in our area, less rare materials are used to make this beautiful summer accessory.

Everyone knows what panama is, but there are people who confuse this headdress with a hat, although there is a difference between these two types of accessories. Panama is a summer accessory with fields that can be both wide and very narrow.

Initially, panama was considered a men's hat, and it was used not as an accessory, but to protect the head of workers from the sun, when performing any work outdoors. Later, they began to be used as a summer headdress for the military, and only about sixty years ago fashionistas began to use panamas for their stylish looks.

Women's panama models are no longer a purely practical thing, but a real masterpiece from the world of fashion and style. Such a headdress not only protects from the summer sun, but also emphasizes female beauty and individuality. While classic panamas were used only in the summer heat, women's panamas can be worn from the beginning of spring to late autumn, creating the most incredible, sophisticated and feminine looks.

There are such types of women's Panama:

• denim Panama hats made of this material are considered the most popular and widespread. They can be combined with jeans, shorts, knitwear and light cotton sets. The main thing here is to choose the right color, because the effect of the image depends on it. A handbag and dark glasses can be a great addition to the image;
• military-style panamas - this is an accessory for an amateur, because you can’t put it on under a light women’s dress. But such an accessory will come in handy for a female military style look or for shorts, denim sets or sports options for summer clothes;

• panamas with bows is a luxurious accessory for those who create extremely feminine looks. Such panamas are sewn from textile materials, complemented by beautiful bows of different sizes, colors and shapes. Such a headdress will be a wonderful decoration even for long summer or spring outfits. The advantage of such panamas is that they are in the form of exquisite hats, this style is no longer a beach option, because it is combined with virtually all styles except military and sports;
• knitted - such panamas are considered a very sophisticated accessory, since they often have openwork fields, which emphasizes femininity. This type of headdress can also be worn with different styles of clothing, and not only in summer, but also in spring or autumn.

• handmade panama hats are handmade products and are original headdresses with different types of decoration. The main advantage of such accessories is their individuality, as well as sophistication;
• sports panamas they have a simple cut without additional decorations, their disadvantage is that they can only be worn with sportswear or jeans;

• winter panamas are considered the most original viewwhich are made from fleece, wool, leather or felt. This type of headdress is considered the youngest, because it appeared in women's wardrobes only eight years ago. Such panamas should not be combined with sportswear, they are more suitable for casual styles of clothing or classic options.

Panama was originally considered a summer accessory and has not lost its relevance in this role to this day. Summer models are always distinguished by natural materials from which they are made and, of course, beautiful styles.

Jeans, cotton or linen panamas are an excellent solution for beach options., they perfectly protect from heat, do not cause a park effect. In addition, they complement the image favorably, especially if you add glasses and a small handbag to it.

For many people, panama is associated with long-standing shapeless children's hats or hats for workers. But modern, especially female, models are strikingly different from those that have sunk into the past.

For beautiful ladies today there are unique panama models with different stylish prints and with folded or unfolded fields. Luxurious panamas today can easily compete with hats, because they are more popular. This can be explained by the fact that hats are not suitable for everyone, and panamas, due to their soft structure, fit the heads of fashionable beauties well and fit any type of face.

• knitted

You can buy a knitted panama in a store or a fashion boutique, or you can knit it yourself, but for this you need to be a crochet virtuoso. These panamas differ from others in their appearance, special elegance and sophistication.

Such hats are made in different ways of knitting, very often complemented by patterned fields and additional knitted ornaments. Such hats will not suit sports styles, but will be a great addition to flying sundresses, dresses, light summer trousers.

Knitted panamas come in different colors and shades, but caramel and beige models are considered the most popular. After all, they are more practical, because they fit virtually any outfit.

As already mentioned, a modern panama is somewhat similar to a hat, in extreme cases, some of its styles, but what is more practical? Hats are a more classic option, they can be worn with dresses, but you can't combine them with light summer jeans or tracksuits.

The hat's solid base and rounded shape make it suitable for women with small features. Unlike a hat, a panama suits virtually any type of face, this is its great advantage.

The presence of sports models makes panama a universal option for any summer look.

One of the new options for Panama is the winter style, which can be used with winter outerwear. Since such models are made of wool, felt and other dense materials, such a hat is considered very warm and comfortable.

The only caveat is that such panama styles are not suitable for sports clothing styles. This can be explained by the fact that winter models are as close as possible to hats, which are a classic option.

Like winter hats, panamas can be worn with scarves, stoles and scarves, in addition, they go well with fur coats, sheepskin coats and coats. You should not use them in combination with down jackets and puffy bologna jackets.

If summer is knocking on the window, and you are not one of those people who are used to hiding from the summer heat in the shade of their home, then arm yourself with a stylish panama hat and hurry for a walk. As practice shows, panamas perfectly protect the head from aggressive sunlight and complement and emphasize any stylish summer look.

In such a headdress, you can relax on the beach, walk the streets and even go to a restaurant, provided that you choose the right style. And the natural fabrics from which panamas are made allow the skin to breathe and sweat less.