Parasol

For a promenade outside the home, people wore hats as much for social custom and etiquette as for shade from the sun. In the early 20th century, women and girls favoured summer hats of light-coloured straw or cotton eyelet fabric. Wide brims were all the rage, but parasols were still taken along for additional protection from the sun since tanning was anything but fashionable. Sailor hats were a popular casual style for boys.