Pulling off a beret without looking like you ducked into a Parisian tourist shop is no easy feat, which explains why the majority of women eschew the topper. However, we’re here to explain how to wear a beret and why this season you may finally feel differently.
There’s a long history of chic women sporting the beret. Not only has it graced style icons we all know and adore, but it’s also continued to be a major accessory on the runways, as evidenced in seasons past. Furthermore, there are some seriously amazing berets on the market right now for you to shop. So if you’ve been debating how to wear a beret without feeling like a poser Parisian, we’re here to help.
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Twiggy, 1968
Brigitte Bardot, 1957
Catherine Deneuve, 1968
Diane Kruger has been spotted in numerous berets over the years, giving us plenty of inspiration on how to wear the hat.
First the bucket hat, and now the beret. Rihanna’s track record with making accessories trendy is impressive.
Chloë Sevigny’s fall-ready look is so stylish and wearable.
On the Zimmermann F/W 19 runways, models topped off fluttery dresses with slick leather berets.
House of Holland showed a range of beret-topped looks on their F/W 19 runways, including this fun cow-print iteration.
Beret’s are a mainstay at Dior, and for its S/S 19, collection the French house showed them styled with elegant cocktail dresses.
