Beret
Types of Berets
There is a surprisingly large variety of berets available. A soft beret, which is made of wool or cotton, has little form and gives the feeling of a knit cap. There are also berets with wide bands around the head, or berets with rolled leather trim, which lends a more structured look. Berets can be covered in sequins, trimmed with fancy ribbon and fake flowers, or sport a huge pom pom on top (also called a Scottish tam).
Berets can be big and floppy, or smaller and closer to the head. You can find berets with insignia on them, like American flags. Some retailers allow customers to order customized berets with embroidery, for which extra cost can amount to as much as $75.
Berets cost anywhere from under $15 and more.
How to Wear a Beret
First, you need to measure the size of your head. Check the size chart with the manufacturer—sometimes the sizes are in Small, Medium, and Large; other times, they are in numbers. Measure around the biggest part of your head, just above your eyebrows, to get the size.
In general, berets should have the extra material pulled toward one side or the other. You can pull the beret toward your right, your left, or even straight back. Not doing this can make the beret look like a fluffy chef's hat or a floppy pancake.
Berets with insignias, such as those worn in the Army, should have the insignia centered above the left eye. Some military-style berets have a stiffener in the part with the insignia to help give it some form. Once you have properly adjusted the beret and insignia, pull the material toward your right ear. Of course, if you are not in the military, you do not necessarily need to follow this standard.
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