The easiest way to instantly draw attention to yourself: Wear a stylish hat. The easiest way to make a trend-worthy statement while doing so: Wear one with a wide brim.

Unlike summer's flouncy staple accessory for lying poolside under the sun, these wide brim hats possess a chic, sophisticated edge that's perfect for fall. The season's it accessory is polished, rich-colored and characterized by a wide brim that's more structured than whimsical. Trendsetters like Kourtney Kardashian and Jessica Alba along with top designers and other A-list celebrities have already been spotted wearing the look. Our take on it: It's a stylish alternative to beanies and hoods that doesn't require an hour-long hairstyling session ... and we're sold.

This fashion study shows all you need is dark red lipstick and a wide brim hat to get the hard but soft look seen at Rachel Zoe's Fall 2013 runway show.

Katie Holmes knows a great buy when she sees one. Which is why we think this tattered sweatshirt and her Wayfarer sunnies are the perfect additions to her suede gray hat accessory.

Nikki, author of the blog Bedazzles After Dark, makes the lone ranger look über-trendy with a patterned, half-tucked top and bright pink lipstick.