Mindy Kaling's Beachy Sun Hat Included This Clever Detail — Similar Styles Start at Under $20

Whether you’re protecting yourself from the sun or just adding a beachy touch to your outfit, a sun hat is a summer must-have. 

Mindy Kaling celebrated the Fourth of July in a timeless sun hat, sharing the look in a smiley Instagram selfie. Her hat featured a contrasting black hem and a lanyard for secure wear. This isn’t the first time Kaling has worn the summer staple, she also sported one while enjoying the outdoors in Montana. 

The post received many glowing responses, including a comment from Julianne Moore. “I know that hat! ❤️,” the actress wrote. Kaling responded, “It continues to rule.” We agree (and our shopping editors can’t stop wearing it, either). 

Grab similar styles for yourself on Amazon from $19, along with more beach essentials we’ve tested and loved.

Sun Hats and Beach Essentials Inspired by Mindy Kaling

• Furtalk Wide-Brim Sun Hat with Lanyard, $23.99 with coupon (orig. $25.99–$31.99)
• Sloggers Wide-Brim Braided Sun Hat, $29.69 (orig. $34.99)
• Dreshow Foldable Straw Beach Hat, $18.99
• Geartop Fishing Hat with UPF 50 Protection, $20.99 (orig. $29.99)
• Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Sunscreen Spray 3-Pack, $23.97 (orig. $39.96)
• Cupshe One-Piece Swimsuit with Tummy Control, $34.99 
• Moon Lence Collapsible Folding Beach Wagon, $119.99 with coupon (orig. $129.99)
• Sun Ninja Beach Tent with UPF 50+ Protection, $159.95

Furtalk Wide-Brim Sun Hat with Lanyard, $24 with coupon

Like Kaling’s hat, this Amazon find comes with a beaded lanyard that will keep you looking cute while the wind blows. The Furtalk hat also happens to be shopping editor Kayla Kitts’ favorite: “I've had it for four years and wear it all the time!” 

Sloggers Wide-Brim Braided Sun Hat

This Sloggers sun hat also comes with a lanyard like Kaling’s, but it’s designed with a slightly wider brim, so it will protect the face, neck, and shoulders from glaring rays. Multiple shoppers say it’s “durable” and “holds up well” on trips, at the pool, and while boating. “I work in a garden center where we're out in all weather types 8+ hours a day and this hat has been able to withstand everything,” another reviewer confirmed.

Dreshow Foldable Straw Beach Hat

If you prefer a floppier hat (and the black detailing seen on Kaling’s accessory), this option from Dreshow is a stylish choice. The woven straw material folds easily and has UPF 50 sun protection, so throw it in your luggage next time you’re heading on vacation. 

Geartop Fishing Hat with UPF 50+ Protection

This Geartop bucket hat is a sporty alternative to Kaling’s sun hat. It comes with a comparable lanyard, is made with quick-drying materials, and has a sweat-wicking band on the inside and mesh venting along the top, so you can wear it in the garden or at the beach without overheating. 

Keep scrolling to shop other summer essentials, including a Cupshe swimsuit with more than 20,000 five-star ratings and other tested favorites from our PEOPLE Tested team. 

Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Sunscreen Spray 3-Pack

Cupshe One-Piece Swimsuit with Tummy Control

Moon Lence Collapsible Folding Wagon, $120 with coupon

Sun Ninja Beach Tent with UPF 50+ Protection