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Even before Phillip Lim sent model Irina Lazareanu down his spring runway in a tilted sequin topper last September, the beret had emerged as this year8217;s elegant revival.
Back in a way not seen since Faye Dunaway pulled one on in Bonnie and Clyde, the beret has been popping up on trendy starlets everywhere. Rihanna mixed a gray casual knit style with jeans and a daring bustier for a modern take during an MTV appearance, and during a Teen Vogue fashion show, Hilary Duff wore a black number.
Long back, the beret was conscripted by armed forces where its tilt was determined by policy. Chic civilians need not worry about proper inclination, however; their focus should be on what looks good in the mirror. 8220;Tilt it to the side you want to cover,8221; Kim says, 8220;your less-good side.8221;
Black seems to be the standard beret hue, but colours and textures act as a catalyst in creating the stuff memorable outfits are made of. 8220;Eggplant is a good colour because it looks good against most skin tones,8221; Kim says. 8220;If you wear a purple hat with all black or all gray, it really punches up the outfit.8221;
Kim says a beret is a wonderful way for would-be hat wearers to break into the market. 8220;But it can be the hardest hat to get. Play with it. Don8217;t just stick it in the middle of your head; tilt it and see what works.8221;
-Erin Weinger LAT-WP
