3 French-Girl Secrets to Wearing a Beret

I don't know about you, but every time I wear a beret, I feel like I look like I'm trying way too hard. And after some careful examination of how French girls wear theirs, I realized there were a few key styling tips I was missing out on. So I reached out to three of my favorite Parisians to find out how they manage to make a beret look so effortlessly chic. Luckily, Adeline RaponKenza Sadoun el Glaoui, and Sabina Socol were game to let us in on their beret-styling secrets so that we too can enjoy the luxuries of the iconic topper.

Click in to read the French style tips on how to wear a beret and to see a few of our favorite beret outfits.

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Adeline Rapon
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"The beret mostly helps make my simple way of dressing more interesting, like for a party or somewhere where I'm supposed to be a little more dressed up! I think I can wear a beret with quite anything, since there's so many different styles and colors, like sparkly, or leather, red, blue, and more!"

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Kenza Sadoun el Glaoui
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"Wearing the beret doesn't mean wearing a total Parisian or French look. I like to wear the beret as I would wear a cap—in a casual way or in a very minimalistic way. It is the perfect retro touch to an outfit, which is why I like to wear it with a modern look."

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Sabina Socol
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"Wearing a beret is extremely cliché—especially if you're French. But to me, wearing a beret is a question of timing. Now that we've seen (and loved) it during fashion week (I'm looking at you, Dior and street style stars), we might be tempted to give it a try."

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See our favorite beret outfits:
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Pictured: Beret + Check Coat + Elegant Sweater + Skinny Jeans + Ankle Boots

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Pictured: Beret + Button-Down Shirt + Zip Turtleneck + White Pants + Loafers

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Pictured: Beret + Parka + Black Sweater + Track Pants + Sneakers 

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Pictured: Beret + Monochromatic Outfit + Over-the-Knee Boots

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Pictured: Beret + Moto Jacket + Turtleneck + Plaid Skirt + Vans 

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Pictured: Beret + Oversize Blazer + Patterned Sweater + Tights + Kitten-Heel Boots 

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Pictured: Beret + Long White Coat + Skinny Jeans + Statement Heels

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Pictured: Beret + Thin Knit + Velvet Skirt + Patent Boots 

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Pictured: Beret + Bra Top + Co-Ord Jacket and Pantsuit 

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Pictured: Beret + Trench Coat + Spotted Shirt + Check Pants + Jacquard Purse 

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Pictured: Beret + Graphic T-Shirt + Boot-Cut Jeans + Cowboy Boots 

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Pictured: Beret + Shearling Jacket + Sweater + Wide-Leg Pants + Converse 

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Pictured: Beret + Graphic Tee + Leather Pants + Chunky Boots 

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Pictured: Beret + Festive Coat + Skinny Jeans + Flats 

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Pictured: Beret + Faux-Fur Jacket + Frilly Dress + Slingback Heels 

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Pictured: Beret + Printed Coat + Striped Scarf + Pumps 

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Pictured: Beret + Sweater + Track Pants + Brogues

Now all you need is the perfect topper. Shop our editor-approved berets here

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Lauren Eggertsen
Editorial Director

"Copy (200 words): Lauren Eggertsen is currently the editorial director of Who What Where and has worked at the company for nearly seven years, where she started as an associate editor and has since worked her way up. Lauren has over 10 years of experience in the fashion editorial space, starting her career with internships at Marc Jacobs, Marie Claire, and The Zoe Report, where she was later hired as their editorial assistant. Lauren has worked in the Los Angeles and New York Who What Wear offices but currently calls L.A. home. It is here where she leads and manages Who What Wear's fashion team and oversees all day-to-day editorial content and large tentpole moments. This includes all of the runway, trend, and shopping-driven content that ultimately helps to build a strong brand reputation within the industry. Lauren's role also includes helping to set the fashion direction for all original photo shoots and often styles many of the celebrity cover shoots, including big names like Sydney Sweeney, Lindsay Lohan, and Megan Fox. 


She has also attended multiple fashion weeks, including New York, London, and Milan, where her personal style has been featured on sites such as Elle.com, HarpersBazaar.com, and Vogue.co.uk. She prides herself on discovering and supporting small brands and on her knack for a good vintage shopping find. When she isn't working, she enjoys researching and dining at reputable restaurants around both her neighborhood and the globe.