Bad Gal Berets

5 ways to work it.

Forget notions that berets are cute. If you need to add a dash of badass to your outfit, look no further than the irresistibly French icon. Le beret is on fire right now. This is Bonnie and Clyde 2.0. Wear it with Bey Super Bowl attitude. American in Paris style. Here’s how to make the crêpe hat a key weapon in your winter arsenal.

1. Pièce de résistance
With a long history of causing a stir, the beret has been a symbol of political revolution from Che Guevara to the Black Panthers. Sample Bad Gal Riri’s rebel spirit in head-to-toe leather, chain cross-body bag and glossy military style beret from Topshop.

2. Bisous
Irresistibly French. Pair the quintessential beret with its native colours. Fan out like a total touriste with bold statement red lips, red stripes, red croc cross-body bag and jeans. J’adore!

3. Trail Blaze
Made famous by feminist actress Marlene Dietrich who scandalously wore a pantsuit, skivvy and beret in the 1930s. Funk up your so-now pastel power suit with an art nouveau patterned beret like Blanca Miró Scrimieri.

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4. The Clash
Somehow actress Taylor LaShae has created a magic formula for adding an unexpected day-to-night edge to the beret. Worn with a luxe tulle mini-dress and black denim. Optional: French bangs.

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5. Spotted
Combine our other latest crush on prim polka-dots with a textured beret to bring old-world Hollywood feels to your after-dark schedule. Here is the most opportune moment to add a burst of colour on top. With the rest of your outfit monochrome – it’s effortless elegance.