By Sarah Weinberg, Blogger

Fresh off the heels of Paris Fashion Week, Fashionistas/os everywhere are yearning to sit in a café near the foot of the Eiffel Tower, sip on coffee, and enjoy a croissant. Something about the French life and style makes even the toughest Fashionista/o weak at the knees. While blazers, stripes, and a confident attitude are certainly all-important aspects of the French look, is there anything more quintessential than a beret? Guys and girls alike can add nothing more chic to their head than this simple, classic hat.

The best part about the beret’s simplicity is that it can be styled to fit so many different looks, essentially the perfect accessory for Fashionistas/os of any kind. Channel the 90s with slight grunge, pair it with bellbottoms for a 70s feel, or stick with timeless minimalism for a total 20s look. When you find an accessory that is able to span decades, styles, and genders, I’d call it a keeper. Even history mirrors this sentiment: the beret has been sprinkling the runways and topping heads of style-setters since at least the early 1900s.

This Fashionisto stuck with a classic look complete with a striped blazer, V-neck tee, and jeans. His monotone outfit creates the perfect slate for a fun hat like the beret. Start yourself off similarly with simple pieces like this jean and jacket combo for the guys and this pant and blazer mix for the ladies. Now all you need is the perfect beret. Grab a knit style, wool blend, or something frivolously fun and you’re done! Très chic, no?

Whether you buy two or twenty new accessories to jazz up your wardrobe this fall, make sure a beret is one of them. Merci beaucoup.

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