In the summer, the hat is often the last item the average man considers to put on as part of his outfit. Most guys invest their attention on flattering shorts, Cuban collar shirts and cool sunglasses, and don't have the time to bother with hats. Or if they do, they just put on that promotional baseball hat a friend gave them. But when summer is here, there are many reasons why you need a good hat. For one, a hat is more than just a trendy accessory in the summer. It's what protects the delicate skin on your head and face from the harmful ultraviolet sun rays. And with Australia having some of the highest skin cancer rates in the world, you may want to take extra steps to shield yourself from the harsh summer sun. Then there's also the fact that hats help make you appear taller. A study showed that man who wore hats were perceived as an extra 5 centimetres taller than they actually were. Additionally, a hat can help set you apart from the crowd of average looking d...