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Best Places To Buy Beach Hats In Minnesota

A good beach hat can make a day on the sand all the more enjoyable. Much less of a hassle than setting up an umbrella and a stylish summer statement to boot, these hats are a warm-weather necessity. But where can you go to buy one that isn't some over-priced national chain?

Everyday People
1599 Selby Ave.
St Paul, MN 55104
(651) 644-4410
www.everydaypeopleclothing.com

The growing shopping district at the avenues of Selby and Snelling in St. Paul is a great place to start looking for unique and interesting beach hats. Everyday People, a block west of Snelling, might be the best. This store, known as a great place to bring in your old clothes, as well as look for new ones, has one of the most interesting and eclectic selections of clothing and accessories around. Do you want big and floppy or more conservative? Bright colors or earth tones? You're sure to find exactly what you're looking for at Everyday People.

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Nani Nalu 
3821 50th St. W.
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 922-7946
www.naninaluswim.com

The sun started shining a little brighter on 50th and France when Nani Nalu opened its doors a few years back. This store offers a great place to find all of your summer and beach wear, from bikinis to covers, and a great selection of beach hats in all styles. If you live nowhere near Edina and need something for that vacation to Mexico coming up, you can shop Nani Nalu's selection online. You can also line up an appointment if you really want to find the look that suits your beach bod best.

Karma Boutique
>1591 Selby Ave.
Saint Paul, MN
(651) 291-1997
www.karmashops.com

As mentioned before, the intersection of Selby and Snelling is quickly becoming one of the Twin Cities'  hottest shopping areas. When local-focused boutique Karma relocated there from bustling Grand Avenue last year, the area became even more hot with shopping opportunities. The open and inviting store is a great place to shop with friends, trying on dresses and accessories and the perfect hat to wear to the beach. Supporting local designers and businesses is a great thing, and even better when you end up with the hottest summer look.

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Cliche
2403 Lyndale Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55405
(612) 870-0420
www.clichempls.com

This hip Uptown store is a major player in the local fashion scene. Hosting annual shows and always keeping customers updated with the latest trends on the blog, you can be at the forefront of style before you hit the beach. For the warm weather months, the store offers plenty of clothing and accessories, and you can find the perfect hat to accompany your summer outfit.

Via's Vintage
2408 Hennepin Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55405
(612) 374-3649
www.viasvintage.com

No one looked better on the beach than Marilyn Monroe, and the selection of vintage clothing at Via's will have you looking just as stunning. You can find hats to suit any (classic) style, and you'll hit the beach in all of the glamour that made yesteryear so enticing. Known also for having their clothes in great condition, it won't look like you rummaged through your grandma's attic to find a last-minute accessory. Or maybe it will, if you have a really cool grandma. No matter what, you're sure to find a fantastic hat to wear out in the sun.

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Adrian Schramm is a resident Saint Paul writer with a passion for all things local. Through his work with Saint Paul Almanac and Minneapolis Examiner at Examiner.com, as well as in the kitchens of bars and restaurants around town, he has discovered what truly makes the Twin Cities tick.

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