A beret is a popular headdress, the fashion for which came to us from France. In a properly chosen headdress of this type, you can look stylish in any season, regardless of fashion trends, because it gives the fair sex femininity and romance.
In order for the accessory to harmoniously complement the image, it is necessary to correctly combine the beret with other wardrobe elements.
Reference! Berets first appeared in the 15th century in France. The first beret models had a quadrangular shape.
Types and styles of berets
There are many different models. Based on certain criteria, these hats can be divided into the following types:
- in shape - voluminous or flat, soft or hard;
- depending on the material of manufacture - knitted, felt, felt, fur, cashmere, leather and elegant openwork models;
- by color - classic models are presented mainly in white, milky, beige, gray and black, while modern ones are distinguished by a bolder color palette.
In addition, these hats differ in style:
- classic models - suitable for ladies with the correct oval and facial features;
- medium volume models - help to visually make a round face narrower;
- products made from lightweight fabrics are an excellent option for thin and long faces.
Choosing the right beret
When choosing such a headdress, it is necessary to take into account the time of year. The optimal choice for the beginning of autumn will be a light knitwear option, and for cold weather warm knitted items are suitable.
When choosing such a headdress, it is necessary to take into account the general style of clothing. Knitwear in muted shades is perfect for an everyday look, and an evening outfit will be perfectly complemented by an openwork model or a product made of unusual fabric, decorated with rhinestones.
Advice! It is very important to choose the right size. A model that is a size larger than necessary will not hold its shape and will hang on your head like a bag. A product that is too tight will put excessive pressure on the head, creating noticeable discomfort.
How to wear berets correctly?
There are several rules regarding the wearing of this headdress that are recommended to be followed. It is recommended to wear a beret about two centimeters above the hairline.
It can be placed on the head in different ways: in the middle, on the back of the head, or playfully moved to the side. The main condition is that it should be placed freely on the head, otherwise such a product will look ridiculous.
Important! Hair should not be hidden under such a headdress. The curls should flow naturally from under the beret and frame the face.
In windy weather, it is possible to secure the headdress with a small hair clip. The ears should be partially (or better yet completely) hidden under the beret.
Beautiful combinations of a gray beret with clothes
Let's take a closer look at what to wear with a gray beret.
Classic style
A gray model in combination with a dark blue jacket with vertical stripes and classic black trousers will help create a harmonious look in a classic style.
An appropriate addition to this option would be black leather ankle boots.
Urban style or casual
For an image in a similar style, a voluminous gray headdress of this kind, knitted in a large knit, in combination with a matching sweater and jeans of any style, is perfect. Chunky boots will harmoniously complement this look.
A combination of a gray beret and tobacco-colored cowl-neck sweaters, gray coat in plaid and skinny brown leather trousers.
Retro
Light beret dark gray will go perfectly with a white dress in black peas.
For cold weather, you can choose a gray felt beret. It will look good paired with a fitted retro coat.
Romantic style
For romantic young ladies, a combination of a gray beret, a sweater of the same color with a round neckline, a matching sweater dress, black tights and dark gray ankle boots is perfect.
A beret decorated with beads or vintage brooch.
Stylist tips
Expert recommendations:
- You should not combine a beret made of natural or artificial fur with a fur coat - this is old-fashioned;
- You shouldn’t choose a similar headdress to match your outerwear, gloves, scarf or bag; it’s better to experiment with different shades of the same color or use only two colors in the whole look;
- models decorated with large flowers and embroidery are not considered fashionable this season;
- It is not recommended to wear products in garishly acidic colors.
This headdress is versatile and can look equally good with both evening wear and tracksuits. The main thing is not to make a mistake when choosing color, style and design.