Berets on older women

[ACandleOnAGinBottle]

Hello, I have just turned 52. I was in London yesterday and saw a lady that looked older than me wearing a black beret with a black outfit and a stone-coloured trench coat. She looked unbelievable.

Am I being silly to think I can pull it off?

I think it’s 90% belief and 10% head shape

Seriously, seriously what on earth does age have to do with the wearing of a hat? Either it suits the wearer, or not.

This is getting ridiculous now.

I don't know @Edmontine if it does or it doesn't. I lost my mojo a long time ago and I don't know what suits me anymore.

Hello - I'm 51 and have a wardrobe of berets, love them! They make a boring winter coat feel chic and stylish, and they are relatively easy to pull off even if you're not generally comfortable as a 'hat' person. They suit a slightly rakish angle best. Try it, it's fun!

It really depends. I would look stupid in a berry. But other people really carry them off.
Can you post a picture with your face scribbled out?

@PearlyBird no, no way I have the confidence to do that

I’m in my 30s and I love a beret. Much nicer than a bobble hat in the winter.

@Edmontine

Seriously, seriously what on earth does age have to do with the wearing of a hat? Either it suits the wearer, or not.

This is getting ridiculous now.

I do think this is true. Hats are not age related at all. As a short person, even at 18, hats were difficult for me.

I think I've had a few knitted 'cloche' style hats just for warmth, in winter, and they looked ok.

I just thibk it the resistance woman from allo Allo

Not being silly at all. Cheap enough to try one at home and see if you like your reflection. I'd worry that pairing it with a trench coat might be a bit 'Allo 'Allo though.

Wearing any type of headwear requires a head, a hat and the confidence to wear it. If you're not used to wearing hats it can feel a bit odd, but don't overthink it, just go for it.

The stunning lady in question was wearing a black beret with an embroidered little white kangaroo I think it was at the front. Anyone know what brand this might be as I think I will be sad enough to try and buy the same one in the hope that it miraculously transforms me into a stylish person?

x with @Bellagonna

@ACandleOnAGinBottle

The stunning lady in question was wearing a black beret with an embroidered little white kangaroo I think it was at the front. Anyone know what brand this might be as I think I will be sad enough to try and buy the same one in the hope that it miraculously transforms me into a stylish person?

Kangol

Do you have a hat face? It doesn’t really matter at all, but some people do more than others.

I rock berets and beanies. Get a more floppy style so it can sit on your head just so, not the more rigid kind. I have a lovely forest green velvet one from Etsy.

I think you will find the brand is Kangol.

Ah Kangol. The 90s revival brings back so many memories.

Kangol?

I'm 50 and wear berets (on my white hair!). Not Kangol though. Pricey!

x post with everyone else

We saw some lovely ones when we were on a day trip to Boulogne they were reasonably priced and looked great quality , wish I had had the guts to buy a couple
Hope you are braver than me and give them a try

@TheFallenMadonna

I'm 50 and wear berets (on my white hair!). Not Kangol though. Pricey!

are you the fallen madonna with the big boobies?

If Eddie Izzard can pull it off, why not?

Eddie Izzard has ruined the beret for me, as if a woman would ever colour co-ordinate her beret to her lipstick.

I have googled Eddie Izzard + beret and I really don't want to be unkind, but that's not a look I like in any way, shape or form, it reminds me of Pat Butcher.