Introduction: Berets are exclusive to women? Wrong!
When it comes to berets, many people first think of French girls, artists, or literary young women. But in fact, berets are a hat that transcends gender and style. From French military officers, African social activists to street fashionistas, men have also been using berets to express their identity and personality.
1. Who are berets suitable for?
1.1 Face shape analysis: Choosing a hat that suits you is crucial
- Round face: Small hat diameter, slightly structured beret, wear it sideways or backward to stretch the facial lines
- Square face: French beret with soft hat body, slightly tilted to reduce the sense of angles
- Long face: Thick hat brim, flat outline beret, wear it straight or slightly pressed forward to increase the horizontal visual width
- Oval face: Versatile, can handle any style, can try bold colors
ā Tips: When wearing a beret, try to expose the forehead or leave a small amount of bangs to avoid lowering the eyebrows and eyes and causing visual "oldness".
1.2 Age analysis
- Young people aged 20-30: You can choose distinctive designs or street style styles to emphasize personality
- Urban men/women aged 30-45: Elegant and simple styles are recommended to highlight taste
- Mature people over 45: More suitable for classic wool materials and calm colors such as dark gray, navy blue, dark green, etc.
1.3 Occupation/lifestyle matching
- Crowd type: Recommended beret style
- Art/creative workers: Soft and large berets with a strong artistic atmosphere
- Urban office workers: Small and fixed styles to enhance the urban feel
- Military/outdoor enthusiasts: Dark military berets with a sense of power
- Fashion experts: You can choose leather, plaid, bright colors, and berets of different materials to create a sense of topic
2. Does it look good for men to wear French berets?
- Many boys will retreat when facing "berets", worrying that they are "feminine", too artistic, and not masculine. But the fact is:
- Berets originated from the male group, especially in France, Spain, Scotland and other places, where they have long been worn by male soldiers, workers and artists;
- Modern berets have gradually diversified in style, and have evolved into a variety of styling methods suitable for men.
2.1 Three key points for men to wear French berets
Control the proportion of the hat:
- Men's facial contours are usually tougher, so it is suitable to choose styles with a stiffer structure and a not too wide top;
- Too round and soft hats will weaken the temperament, so it is recommended to choose a wool hat with a certain degree of stiffness.
The colors are mainly neutral:
- Black, gray, navy blue and khaki are classic and safe men's hat colors;
- If you want to try a personalized match, you can choose dark fashion colors such as brick red, dark green and dark wine red.
Matching suggestions are simple and neat:
- Casual style: beret + turtleneck sweater + overalls + loafers
- Artistic style: beret + windbreaker or wool coat + handbag + round-frame glasses
- Military style/street style: dark military beret + flight jacket + combat boots
3. Girls wearing berets: still a classic and timeless elegant choice
Women are more comfortable wearing berets, and most styles are suitable for various hairstyles and clothing styles.
3.1 Hairstyle affects the wearing effect
- Short hair: Can be worn crooked or straight to create a neat look
- Medium-length straight hair: Can be naturally draped outside the brim, paired with an artistic look
- Curly hair: It is recommended to choose a hat with a large diameter or a soft top to avoid pressing the hair
3.2 Inspiration for matching women's berets
- French romance: wool beret + floral dress + small leather shoes
- Japanese retro: beige beret + turtleneck sweater + pleated skirt
- Simple urban: leather beret + suit jacket + jeans
4. Recommended types of berets in different styles
- French wool beret: soft, flat hat, suitable for both male and female literary and commuting styles
- Leather beret: stiff and shiny, more suitable for men or personality wear
- Military beret: one side is pressed down, with a badge, suitable for men and military style lovers
- Tweed beret: daily style, casual, More applicable to women
- Korean girl style: small hat diameter, bright colors, young female group
5. Berets VS other hat types: Which one should men choose?
- Berets: soft and stiff, versatile style, too casual or exaggerated matching will appear inconsistent
- Baseball caps: young and casual, strong sense of sport, not suitable for formal occasions or elegant style
- Flat caps: gentleman, strong sense of retro, not friendly to round faces
- Newsboy caps: retro British temperament, not suitable for modern minimalist style
Conclusion: Don't let gender define your hat
Berets are not exclusive to women. They can be soft and elegant, or strong and neat. In today's era of diverse styles, a beret can not only enhance your dressing level, but also a tool to express your aesthetic and cultural attitude.
Boys can also wear French berets confidently. Choose the right hat shape, color and matching method, and you can easily control this "artistic-looking, but actually versatile" hat.