Introduction: In the era of retro hats, have you chosen the right one?
In recent years, retro styles have made a comeback. Whether it is urban literary boys, mature workplace wear, or girlish Y2K retro styles, hats have become an indispensable finishing touch.
Among them, berets, flat caps, and newsboy caps are particularly popular. But many people often can't tell the difference between these three, and don't know which one is more suitable for them?
1. Basic definition and difference in hat structure
- Berets: no brim, round body, soft and malleable, wool, tweed, leather, etc. Can be worn crooked or straight
- Flat cap: flat top, brim close to the head, wool, cotton, linen, leather, usually fits the head and is worn straight
- Newsboy cap: "puffed" top, small brim at the front, wool, plaid, corduroy, straight or slightly backward
Although these three hats are all retro, they are obviously different in structure:
- Berets are softer, without structural constraints, and have the highest degree of freedom to wear
- Flat caps are simple and capable, emphasizing the sense of lines
- Newsboy caps have a strong "bubble head" style with obvious retro marks
2. Style positioning and suitable groups
2.1 Berets: literary and elegant, salty or sweet
- Representative images: French painters, Parisian street girls, urban literary youths
- Suitable for: unisex, especially for people with literary temperament or soft style
- Common scenes: French style, winter matching, literary photo shoot
- Style keywords: romantic, individual, non-gender
2.2 Flat cap: gentlemanly simplicity, British style essential
- Representative image: British gentleman, Scottish old-school, racing driver
- Suitable for: men with clear facial contours and straight head shape are especially suitable, and also suitable for simple girls in the workplace
- Common scenes: business commuting, casual suits, British style
- Style keywords: calm, retro, pragmatism
2.3 Newsboy cap: individual retro, street and college mix and match
- Representative image: movies "Gentlemen", "Peaky Blinders", Y2K girl wear
- Suitable for: people who pursue retro mix and match, like Japanese magazine style or British style
- Common scenes: street fashion, old school uniform mix and match, photography style
- Style keywords: British street, retro fashion, personality
3. How to choose a hat according to your face shape?
- Round face: flat cap, beret (worn crookedly), stretch facial lines, increase contour
- Square face: newsboy cap, beret, balance edges and angles, soften facial contour
- Long face: newsboy cap, beret worn straight, increase visual width, reduce the sense of long face
- Oval face: suitable for all, versatile face shape, you can try any style freely
4. Dressing suggestions and styling inspiration
4.1 How to match a beret?
Recommended for women: wool beret + windbreaker + high waist skirt + Martin boots
Recommended for men: black beret + wool coat + wide pants + derby shoes
Advanced fashion: leather beret + sunglasses + workwear style mix and match
4.2 How to match a flat cap?
- British gentleman style: gray flat cap + woolen suit + bow tie
- Urban neutral style: khaki flat cap + windbreaker + straight pants
- Autumn and winter practical style: corduroy flat cap + knitted sweater + work boots
4.3 How to match the newsboy cap?
- Retro college style: plaid newsboy cap + dungarees + small leather shoes
- Boyfriend style: corduroy newsboy cap + wide coat + jeans
- Movie style: dark gray newsboy cap + long trench coat + black and white contrast color matching
5. The historical culture and symbolic meaning behind the hat type
The cultural imprint of the beret:
- Originated from France and Spain, it was once a symbol of soldiers and artists
- Became a symbol of rebellious spirit in the 1960s (such as the Black Panther Party)
- Now symbolizes freedom, literature, and gender fluidity
The cultural roots of the flat cap:
- An everyday hat for the working class in England in the 18th century
- Later adopted by upper-class gentlemen and became a symbol of "civilian aristocracy"
- Commonly seen in racers, hunters, and urban gentlemen
The era traces of the newsboy cap:
- Originated from the American street vendors (Newsboy) in the 19th century
- Later became a symbol of the working class and movie characters
- Re-popular in the Japanese trend and Y2K style in recent years
6. Which hat type is best for you? One table to understand!
- Like literary style: beret, can be freely matched, suitable for both men and women
- Like simple gentleman: flat cap, neat, formal, not easy to make mistakes
- Like British retro or street mix: newsboy cap, strong sense of layering, visual impact
- Round or square face: flat cap, beret, enhance the sense of lines or soften the outline
- Want to try a new personalized look: newsboy cap, very stylish, high rate of turning heads
7. How do these hats stand out in fashion brands?
- Gucci: Pair newsboy caps with contrasting suits to create a retro hippie style
- Dior: In the women's fashion show, berets are paired with tweed suits, which are exquisite and both strong and soft
- Burberry: Classic flat caps are paired with trench coats and plaids, exuding a strong British temperament
Korean brands Stylenanda and Gentle Monster: Mainly leather berets and Y2K newsboy caps, with avant-garde styles and eye-catching
Conclusion: A hat can define a style era
Berets, flat caps, and newsboy caps are not just "hats", but also expressions of style, attitude and culture. Are you going for the literary route, calm and simple, or trendy and avant-garde? Among these three hats, there is always one that can perfectly match your temperament.
Wearing them is not only to keep warm, but also a life attitude of **"wearing retro on your head"**.