Berets are a type of flat, soft hat that was popular in the 19th century in Central Europe. Now berets are generally worn for fashion reasons only and are a great way to add old-school glamor to an appearance or hide hair that is looking ugly. Berets are also worn by members of the military as part of their uniform. Keep reading this article for various ways to wear a fashionable beret, complete with instructions on how to properly wear a military beret.
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Method 1 of 2: Wearing Fashionable Berets
Step 1. Buy or knit your own beret
Choose a color that matches your hair color and outfit. Look for a beret with a tight edge so it fits nicely on your head. Consider whether you want a thinner, lacy beret for spring and fall or a thicker beret for winter.
Step 2. Style your hair
You can style your hair any way you want to wear a beret, depending on what you want to look like. If you choose to tie your hair up, make sure it's high enough to fit inside the beret or low enough to fit under the edges of the beret. You can make a low two-tail or two low ponytails on either side of your head. Curling her hair and spreading it in a beret gives it a glamorous 1940s look.
Step 3. Experiment with different styles
You can reveal the hairline or not. Place the beret in front of the ear or behind it. Find out which look is the best for you. Remember that berets are generally worn at a slight angle. Bring out your creativity! Here are some views you can try:
- Insert the edges of the beret and tilt it to one side, pulling the beret so that it partially covers your forehead. This look is cute when combined with buns or braids that are kept low on the sides where the beret doesn't slant.
- Pull the top of the beret so that the edges are loose and some air gets in for a mildew effect. Place the beret on your head, pull it over your ear and tilt it to one side if you wish. This style goes well with straight or curly hair.
- Pile up the front of the beret with a silk or cotton wool scarf to lift it up a bit. Place it slightly at the back of your head so that the front of your hair is exposed. Make a loose bun with the remaining hair at the back of your head, or tuck the remaining hair under the beret. Wavy hair or raised bangs add a vintage feel to this look.
Step 4. Add accessories to the beret
If the beret looks too plain or you need to add some splendor to your look, add a brooch, flowers, or ribbon to the hat. Stunning earrings can be another option. Create your own style.
Step 5. Pin the beret to your hair
Use bobby pins to pin the hair near your forehead to pin the beret on either side of your head. A beret that isn't clamped firmly can mess up your hairstyle or it can fall off, ruining your look.
Step 6. Highlight your beret
You can also bring a baguette with you and speak in a French accent if you want to go further.
Method 2 of 2: One Way of Wearing a Military Beret
Step 1. Position the front edge exactly on the forehead
This edge should be about 2.5 cm above the brow and feel snug against the head. Make sure this edge rests on the forehead in a straight line.
Step 2. Position the emblem over the left eye
The crest and cuff should be just above the left eye.
Step 3. Pull the excess material into the right ear
The excess material from the beret should be pulled over the right ear, covering at least the top of the ear and not going beyond the middle.
Step 4. Adjust the length of the rope
You can tighten or loosen the beret by adjusting the strap length. When you feel that the beret fits snugly, tie the string and cut the ends and hide the knot at the back of the beret.
Step 5. If your hair is long, tie it back
Military members with long hair must tie their hair in a military bun in a position that does not hinder the beret display. Hair should not be tucked into the beret. No hair should stick out at the edges of the front beret.
Step 6. Wear your rank or unit badge on the front
Army soldiers must post their rank badge while enlisted soldiers must post their unit's badge in this section.
Step 7. Wear the uniform beret in the manner recommended by your regiment, troop or corps
Berets are very different in the British Air Force, as are different military organizations around the world. The methods mentioned above cannot be applied to all members of the military or uniform beret users.
Step 8. Know when to wear a military beret
Military berets are worn in class A, class B and class C uniforms, in a dormitory environment. Berets are not worn on the field, during practice, or in an environment where berets are not considered practical. Air force members and persons with different regulations should refer to their superiors when in doubt.
