I knew it may come folded and creased per other reviewers (it did) but that wasn't a deal breaker. However if you are looking for a traditional, whimsical floppy beach hat this is not it. The rim is wired so it doesnt hang like a loose brimmed sun hat. The top of the hat is also ridiculously tight and high so imagine lookin like the Guy from Curious George or a Canadian Mountie. Its going back.