Forget Beanies: The Beret Is Poised to Make a Serious Comeback

There are few things in this world that can manage to be both winning and coy, come-hither and prim, sentimental and modern, but friends, the beret is one of them. One part Madeleine (by way of Ludwig Bemelmans), one part Faye Dunaway (circa Bonnie Clyde) and exactly none of it stereotypical Parisian mime, the whole thing is very right now in terms of understated allure. It’s the best way to extend the life of a blow-out (without succumbing to an ubiquitous knit beanie) while still conveying a sense of chic. A little costumey—in the right way—the beret can go from uptown to down, from slouchy to straight. With a slight sense of structure and built-in panache, whether embellished or basic, it’s just the thing to top off your look this season. Here, seven of the best.