This humble hat might just be your new favourite accessory

The headgear that works for all heads (we're not joking).

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Take it from us, there is no special trick to wearing the humble french beret. Wear it the way you wear everything, which is to not let it wear you. People should always notice you first, not what you are wearing. That’s what separates the stylish from the influencers.

But if you really do need one word of advice if you think it is no easy feat - it's easy to to look like you’re a mime, a Francophile or at worst, an amateur painter. Wear yours instead with modern things in solid colours to look stylish and not studied. The next word of advice? Read on, purchase one and then put it on. Simple. 

Option 1 : The classic red beret.

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Wool beret, $29.90, Zara.

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Wear it to offset a punchy colour.

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When you're wearing bright colours, wear a beret that is the opposite. Apply this rule too to other things you wear - a skinny bottom with a loose top and vice versa. 

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Option 2 : The beret with an attitude.

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Wool beret, $21.50, Arch Army.

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If in doubt, go monochrome.

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For those with cold feet, black always seems to work no matter the item. Especially so when you'e wearing the shade from top to toe (literally).

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Option 3 : The old school painter's beret.

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Ultramarine Studio felt beret, $49.90, Emporium Of The Modern Man.

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Wear it in a similar colour to your clothes.

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The second easiest trick to pulling off a beret? Match it to what you're wearing. 

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Option 4 : The luxe beret.

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Gucci leather beret, USD$410 (approximately S$555) , www.net-a-porter.

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Sometimes, it's better to go all out.

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If you're in doubt on how to rock this particular headgear, just go all out which is to say - wear it however you'd like.

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Option 5 : The non-so-common-material beret.

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Faux leather beret, $29.90, Bershka.

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