How to Wear a Beret
Love it or hate it, the wildly popular Emily in Paris has filled a hole for the ultra-preppy fashion that Gossip Girl left when it ended in 2012. One of the many style similarities between Upper East Side private schooler Blair Waldorf and Chicago-turned Paris-based marketing executive Emily Cooper is their love of the beret, a quintessential French accessory.
The beret, despite its rich history in fashion, is undeniably difficult to wear–a few wrong style choices can turn your look from classic to cliché. To keep things modern, take notes on how these fashionable celebrities style the classic French cap.
Bella Hadid
Play with fun textures and prints, and make it the focal point of your outfit. Bella Hadid styled this bold striped beret with a dark indigo denim set.
Dua Lipa
Emily Ratajkowski
If you want to channel your inner Parisian, go all-in. Emily Ratajkowski styled this classic black wool beret with a cut-out turtelneck, fur-trimmed wrap coat, and, fittingly, a croissant.
Adwoa Aboah
Add a quirky twist to the classic cap like British model Adwoa Aboah by styling it with more playful pieces—in this case, mismatched gold jewelry and an embroidered pantsuit.
Rihanna
Kaia Gerber
Though classically worn a few inches above your brow, Kaia Gerber displayed that it's just as chic to pull it back and let your hair show. Worn with a black turtleneck, the beret also offered a pop of color.
Janelle Monáe
Make a statement and go monochrome like Janelle Monáe, who was clothed and accessorized in head-to-toe red at Valentino's Fall/Winter 2019 runway show.
Beyoncé
For the Pre-Grammy Gala in 2018, Beyoncé served a lesson in dressing up a beret by styling her leather hat with a chic black dress.