Beret - the embodiment of European retro-chic, reminiscent of the 1950s when this stylish and beautiful headdress was at the peak of popularity. Takes can be worn not only in autumn and winter, but even in the spring and summer, it brings a touch of sophistication and glamor in any way.

A Brief History of the beret is very interesting and useful some tips on how best to carry it. Although most women are taking, in fact, this headdress has no gender and on men does not look less impressive.

What takes

It takes a round flat headgear without a visor. It may be made of any material, but usually a mixture of cotton and acrylic, wool or felt. It is also common knitted berets. Form beret can be different: it can be rigorous and concise, small and big. The voluminous takes, the farther away from the hairline Hair: structure, characteristics of growth and development   it should be worn. But too high on top of the head wear is not worth taking. You can wear a beret on one side, closing one ear. Basically, take can be worn anywhere: at the back, side, pulling on the ears, you can remove all hair under the beret or hide them all, and so on.

The take warmer than no headdress, but colder than the cap, since it does not cover the head completely. On this basis, it should be considered more stylish than functional headdress. Some berets have gum that provides a snug fit and a good fit.

Berets are a variety of models. Some can be worn with a coat, a different approach to the evening dress (for example, takes from the finest yarn, decorated with exquisite embroidery or beads). Picking takes to outerwear Outerwear: with special warmth It must take into account accessories and shoes. Most benefits from a combination of berets with skirts and shoes with heels. In summer you can wear a beret, made of lace, connected with openwork pattern, flax.

The story picks

The first mention of taking belong to the XV century. In those days, berets took the form of a quadrangle, and were priests. It takes as a fashion accessory came in the XVI century. He was popular among the civilian population in Europe and in the army. In those days Berets were of small size, they are mostly sewn of velvet and silk Silk - a legacy of the Yellow Emperor Adorned with embroidery, lace, buckles, brooches and feathers. In the late Middle Ages it was issued decrees on the introduction of military uniforms, where the main headdress was taking.

In the age of Romanticism (XVIII century) Berets gained volume and softness, they became popular among artists (musicians, painters, poets, actors, writers). Since 1920-ies of the XX century takes a firmly grounded in the women's locker room as a fashionable hat, which can be combined with almost any clothing. Despite the modern variety of colors, the classic is still considered a black beret.

How to wear a beret

Arrange takes color can be different, it depends on the shape of the face, and your personal preferences. You can slightly shift takes one side, you can move it to the back of the head. It takes must bow his head firmly, otherwise it runs the risk of falling, and you always have to stick with it. By choosing takes, guided primarily by the size and shape of the head and an oval face.

Girls with small head is best to choose the model and volumetric wear them lightly sliding sideways. You can also follow the example of the military and decorate your beret badge or brooch. Brooch should be in front and be a little biased to one side. It takes a brooch can be worn on one side, often taken with a brooch to be raised.

It takes in pop culture

Beret and various variations thereof now ubiquitous in popular movies and television shows, celebrities like to wear berets, not only on screen, but behind the scenes. Moreover, some models berets have already become cult, including:

• Beret Che Guevara;
• Multicolored knitted / woven rastafarian beret (often much larger than the traditional berets; they are easily recognizable by the colors of the rainbow - the abundance of red, yellow, green and black stripes);
• Scottish cap - very similar to the picks, but the front adorned with feathers;
• Take Cher (Alicia Silverstone) in the movie "Clueless» (Clueless);
• Take Fay Wray in "King Kong» (King Kong);
• Take Marlene Dietrich;
• Take Samantha (Kim Cattrall) in the TV series "Sex and the City» (Sex and the City);
• Take Faye Dunaway in the film "Bonnie and Clyde» (Bonnie and Clyde);
• Berets Jane Russell and Marilyn Monroe in the musical comedy "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes» (Gentlemen Prefer Blondes);
• Berets Brigitte Bardot is in the frame, and behind the scenes.

How to take your own hands

You can do take their own hands - to tie it hook, knitting or sew. In this case, you can choose the material, size and color, and your picks will be a unique, one of a kind.

If you do decide to buy a beret instead of doing it with his own hands, there are plenty of places where you can find berets for every taste, from designer shops to cheap online suppliers. Simply determine which fabric, texture and color you like, and start the search.

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