Beret hat

There are several versions of the appearance of this headdress. The first version says about the prototype of the beret of our time - the Celtic headdress. It has survived in the well-established Scottish clothing and is called "tam-o-shenter". It looks like a wide wool beret with a small ball in the middle.

Initially, all such "tem-o-shenters" existed exclusively in blue tones. During the First World War, these khaki-colored headdresses entered the uniform of the Scottish army.

According to the second version, the history of the appearance of the beret goes far back to Ancient Greece. From there it was borrowed by the Romans. They were among the first to decorate berets in various colors - this is how they distinguished the rich from the poor.

In the 15th century, this headdress became an attribute of priests. It looked like a quadrangular hat.

At the end of the same century, the fashion for beret hats came to Germany. Here these hats were worn with brims that were folded at the back.

At the same time, the French wore beret hats that were embroidered with precious stones, ostrich feathers and many different ornaments. This attribute of clothing was held in high esteem by almost the entire population of the country.

Round berets were first observed in Spain in the 16th century. The wealthy townspeople framed them with feathers and braid.

The 17th century is the century of romanticism. At this time, the beret hat was very popular among creative people. So, Italian artists often painted portraits, where celebrities were presented in a variety of colored hats.

In the 19th century, the fashion for beret hats came to Russia. They were worn exclusively with formal wear. Only the most exquisite materials were used in the manufacture, and they were framed with rare precious stones.The most common were considered bright colors: scarlet, crimson and green.

This headdress can be seen not only at fashion shows. The beret hat has become the main clothing item in almost all armies of the world. The Royal Tank Regiment of Great Britain was the first to use the beret in its military paraphernalia.

The beret came to the USSR in 1936 in the form of attributes of a female military uniform, and since 1963, the beret has become elements of the special forces.

A beret hat is the embodiment of romanticism and femininity. Indeed, according to the explanatory dictionary, it is not just a hat without a visor. This is a stylish headpiece that will never go out of style. There are many models of this headdress: from strict to glamorous, from thin to dense, from colored to monochromatic ... And each of them will find its buyer.

Colors such as bright red, chocolate, gray, khaki are becoming fashionable shades of the 2017 season. At the same time, no one canceled the bizarre shades: acidic, light crimson or yagont.

In a classic toilet, you can try the following combination: takes a dark color and a small size made of felt or wool, a short raincoat in delicate colors and classic shoes (or high boots). A similar hat will look good with a classic long coat tied with a strap.

The casual style will complement the voluminous beret. A leather jacket, sweater, leggings or denim pants plus biker boots or sneakers are all you need for an interesting everyday look.

Fans of retro style will like a beret-pill in harmony with a dress of a fashionable new look trend or an elongated skirt with a jacket, complemented by a strap. Shoes with low heels or luxurious ballet flats will give the look a complete look.

Here's what professionals recommend to fashionistas:

• hiding curls under a hat is a thing of the past. Designers recommend leaving some curls or bangs open;
• it is advisable to combine classic models of berets with smooth hairstyles or curls, neatly gathered in a bun;
• in windy weather, it is better to fix the beret with an invisible one - neither the curls nor the hat itself will suffer;
• it is not necessary to pull the hat up to the eyebrows - it is not fashionable. The best option would be to leave your forehead slightly open.

Professionals advise girls with a rounded face to move the hat back, and the curls should be left loose. This way, the face will appear slightly elongated by framing the face with hair.

For young ladies whose face shape is square or angular, designers recommend slightly shifting the beret to one side - this way, facial features will be smoothed out, and more femininity and coquetry will be added to the image.

For women with straight bangs who like to wear a beret to one side, it is recommended to slightly remove the bangs from the forehead or stab it with invisible ones. If a girl likes to wear a voluminous beret, then its center should not move to the crown - it should be on the back of the head.

Girls who prefer to wear a beret hat, slightly shifting it to one side, are advised to pay attention to the fact that the ears are hidden under the hat. Otherwise, such an image will be ridiculous.