This was my first JL purchase. Like other reviewers have said about many JL purchases..."I've never been a HAT person" haha. I don't like cowboy hats, and most beach hats look dorky to me. Sorry, but that's the truth. The York hat is functional enough for the beach, looks great with a casual outfit, makes me feel dressed up and CHIC as all **** when I'm rocking jeans and a muscle tee, and will be perfect for the beach as well!!! I'm a melasma sufferer, so avoiding UV exposure has become paramount for me. The York hat allows me to do so in STYLE. It dresses up casual outfits in a way that feels very chic and not awkward at all, which was what I worried about. This hat would also look great with a classy/dressy outfit.
I've always thought I had a big head, but the medium fit perfectly.
I immediately purchased my second JL hat after trying this one on...I'm now a believer. And dare I say--a HAT PERSON.