Beanies and floppy hats are fashion girl favorites in the cold weather, but no hat collection is complete without a beret. Berets are a classic. Plus, they make you feel like an insouciant French girl. Who doesn’t want that?
While we’re all for looking like our cool Parisian sisters, one of the other reasons to wear a beret…
21 Easy Ways on How to Wear a Beret
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Twice as Nice
Whether it's a denim and bright skirt kind of day or a leather jacket and fur stole day, there's one thing these chic girls have in common: they each chose a beret to top off their looks.
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Hat Trick
A beret is usually the exclamation point on your outfit, but it doesn't have to be the only statement piece.
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Not-So-Mellow Yellow
There's no such thing as too much color — a rule that still applies in the winter. Play up the warm tones of a yellow ensemble with a scarlet beret. Why not? Fashion should be fun.
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Toughen Up
We're all for creative ways to wear a bandana, but it's the black beret with the cotton candy pink co-ords that we're focusing on here. The dark hat, T-shirt and over-the-knee boots add the right amount of edge to the sweet outfit.
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Oh Là Là
A beret and a Breton stripe T-shirt is a classic French-girl combination, but Rita Ora's red beret and graphic tee is a more modern take.
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Make It Monochrome
There's a reason fashion girls love monochromatic outfits. No matter what color palette you go with, it will always look so chic. Try a cream, beige and blush color scheme instead of your go-to dark, moody shades. Make sure you wear your beret pushed forward so people can see it.
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Play With Proportions
Take everything you know about proportions and forget it. Team a cape with over-the-knee boots and elbow-length gloves. Top the look off with a puffy beret.
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Hotheaded
Personalize your furry coat and jeans with striking accessories. Tie everything together by matching your lipstick with your beret.
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Topped and Tweed
Structured chapeaus may have been what Coco Chanel wore with her tweed dresses, but a beret is just as chic. Take a cue from the eternally stylish Diane Kruger and coordinate your hat with your tights.
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Proper Prints
Why wear one print when you can wear two, three or even four at once? This look from the Desigual Fall 2016 show demonstrates how to do it right. Coordinate the tones in your dress and hat, then match the shades in your blouse and gloves. That way you still have some cohesiveness in your outfit.
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Drop of a Hat
A black beret takes any outfit to a new level, including this long furry jacket and jeans. Note the way the colors in the hat and pompom complement the shades in the cheetah print coat.
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Look at Me
Instead of having one element be the focus of your outfit, have a statement look from head to toe. Start off with a printed jumpsuit, then throw on a bright coat. Equally bold accessories in a coordinating shade will seal the deal.
Agnes B Fall 2016; Image: Imaxtree
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C'est Chic
It takes something special to stand out from the fashionable crowds at Paris Fashion Week. Soko masters quirky-cool dressing thanks to her statement sunglasses, beret, white coat and fuzzy shoes.
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Starry–Eyed
Wear your beret on the back of your head so you can show off a statement pair of sunglasses — and your pretty face.
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Rosy View
Matching your beret to your lipstick is very chic, but coordinating your hat and sunglasses is another fantastic option.
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Day to Evening
Forget a fussy hairstyle and work a beret for evening instead. Just about any style will do, but a sequined hat is perfect for when you're craving some extra shine.
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Marvelous Mash-Up
Make like a true Gucci girl and mix and match pieces from your closet with wild abandon. A sheer lace skirt, printed sweater and bold beret may not seem like they would work together, but they do.
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In Black and White
Make a monochrome outfit even better by coordinating your accessories with your clothes. A black beret and white sunglasses are one option, but you could also try reversing the colors.
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Keep It Cool
Take a gray suit out of the office and onto the streets with a printed beret complete with a furry pompom. For a more relaxed vibe, ditch the shirt under your jacket.
Agnes B Fall 2016; Image: Imaxtree
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Hot Headgear
Bip Ling's pink hat makes just as much of a statement as a chunky necklace or bracelet.
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Season Shifter
Who said you can't wear your beret with shorts? Take inspiration from the Chanel Cruise 2017 show and combine dressy Bermudas with a printed sweater for a mix-and-match look that works any time of day.
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Finishing Touch
Ready to try the trend? The first thing you're going to need is a beret (obviously). If you're just beginning your beret collection, start off with a versatile black one. It can be paired with almost anything in your closet.
H&M Wool-Blend Beret, $12.99 at H&M
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Soft and Striped
Zara Stripes and Shiny Knit Beret, $15.90 at Zara
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Totally Buggin'
Topshop Embroidered Beret, $30 at Topshop
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Pompoms Away
River Island Camel Pom Pom Beret, $26 at River Island
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Split Personality
INC International Concepts Colorblock Beret, $19.50 at Macy's
