How to wear a Beret hat? Ah, le béret. This well-known hat has been around for centuries, harking back to the Bronze Age, as discovered by archeologists who found traces of the flat hat inside tombs, as well as depicted in sculptures and paintings across Europe. In the 14th and 15th centuries, berets became most common amongst the poorer classes (i.e. farmers and artists) before steadily gaining popularity in political circles, even attaining integration into wartime uniforms.

However, they unofficially achieved peak chic status in the 1920s when famous folk like Ernest Hemingway, Lauren Bacall, and French singer Edith Piaf took to wearing them, making them a symbol of Parisian bohemianism.

What Outfits To Wear With Beret Hats?

Today the beret remains a classic representation of French culture and has made its way into the closets of fashionistas across the globe. Keep reading for 18 ways to wear your very own beret! Starting with some tips:

• If you’re confused about how to position the beret hat or the proper way to wear it, know that there are no rules here. You should try adjusting it yourself in different positions to find one that feels most natural to you.
• If you’re wearing the beret hat to a place where you’re afraid it might fall, for example, an amusement park, it’s pretty easy to keep it secured with the help of some bobby pins. This is also a good way to make sure that the hat doesn’t mess up your hair.
• Beret hats are not just reserved for formal or semi-formal wear, you can easily wear them with the most casual outfits and instantly upgrade the look.
• The best hairstyle with beret hats is to let your hair loose or go for a ponytail. A bun will hardly ever work with a beret.

↓18. Wear Your Beret Like A Parisian

If you are going to wear a beret, you might as well do it right, eh? For many, that means donning a cap in a way worthy of a Parisian. So, first off, we have an outfit perfect for strolling – you guessed it – the streets of Paris!