Short answer: berets are still trendy, and unlike most accessories that cycle in and out every few years, they never fully leave. What changes is which version is trending, an oversized felt one season, a fitted wool classic the next, not whether berets themselves are in.
I am Camille, and I have watched this cycle from the workshop side for years. Orders for certain colours pick up whenever a beret turns up on a runway or in a well photographed street style moment. The beret itself never really goes anywhere. It is the styling around it that shifts.
- A beret is still trendy, and has stayed in near constant rotation for decades rather than one single moment.
- What actually trends is the styling around it, oversized versus fitted, bold colour versus neutral, not the beret itself.
- Street style and red carpet moments both keep reviving interest, extending its relevance further than most accessories.
- A wool or felt beret in a classic shade stays wearable through every micro trend that passes through.
- Following the current styling, proportion and pairing, keeps a beret from reading as a costume throwback.
What trendy actually means for a beret
Short version: the beret stays, the details around it move. Here is what is cycling right now and what stays reliable regardless.
| What is cycling | Current lean | Still works either way |
|---|---|---|
| Fit | Slightly oversized, slouched back | Classic fitted wool |
| Colour | Bold jewel tones for evening | Black, navy, wine neutrals |
| Styling | Paired with tailoring and oversized coats | Simple denim and knitwear |
Why the beret keeps resurfacing
Most accessories that trend hard also fade hard, because they are built around one very specific look. A beret was never built that way. It works with loose hair or a sleek bun, over a fitted coat or an oversized one, which means it rarely gets stranded when the rest of fashion moves on.
That built in flexibility is why stylists reach for it again and again. A beret solves a proportion problem rather than shouting for attention on its own, and pieces that solve a problem tend to outlast the ones that only make noise for a season.
Who this trend suits best
Anyone who wants to follow current fashion without buying an entirely new wardrobe each season, and shoppers who want a first beret that will not feel dated once the current moment passes.
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Wine Red Beret
Deep burgundy wool with a soft, velvety surface. The jewel tone that keeps showing up on runways and in real wardrobes alike.
Shop now · $45Celebrity and red carpet moments keep it visible
A beret rarely leaves the fashion conversation for long because someone photographed on a red carpet or leaving a fashion show keeps putting it back in front of people. That visibility does not create the trend so much as remind everyone the beret was already there, waiting to be picked back up.
What makes those moments feel current rather than nostalgic is the styling choice around them, a sharp tailored coat, an unexpected colour, sunglasses instead of the old postcard cliche. Our guide on who famously wore a beret traces the figures who made those moments land in the first place.
Who this suits best
Anyone who wants their beret choice to feel plugged into current fashion coverage rather than a costume reference, and wearers who enjoy a piece with an ongoing story rather than a single trend cycle.
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Navy Blue Beret
Soft felt-like navy with a rounded crown. A quieter neutral that pairs as easily on the street as it would anywhere dressier.
Shop now · $45If you want your beret to read current rather than nostalgic, change one detail from how it was worn decades ago, loosen the fit, push it further back, or add sunglasses instead of leaning on the old postcard cliche.
Street style keeps it grounded, not just the red carpet
Away from red carpets, the beret's trend life happens on ordinary streets outside fashion shows, where regular people combine it with whatever they already own. That is arguably a stronger signal than a single celebrity photograph, because it shows the beret working across dozens of personal styles at once, not just one stylist's vision.
It also explains why the trend never really peaks and crashes the way a single silhouette does. A beret gets reinterpreted by hundreds of people a season, which spreads its relevance out instead of concentrating it into one short lived moment.
Who a beige wool beret suits best
Anyone building an everyday capsule around it, and wearers who want a shade that reads current in street style photos without asking for much styling effort.
★★★★★ 4.8 · 89 reviews
French Green Beret
Deep, soft green with plenty of texture. An unexpected colour choice that reads current against denim or camel.
Shop now · $45Colour choices like that green shift with the season faster than the beret shape itself, which is worth remembering when you are deciding how far to lean into the current trend versus a shade you will still want to wear in five years.
Whichever way you lean, the underlying appeal stays the same. A beret gives you one confident styling decision, and the rest of the outfit can stay as simple as you like.
How to wear the current version
- Loosen the fit. Push it slightly back and let it sit a little looser than the tight, formal placement of older photographs.
- Pick one bold or one neutral, not both. A bold colour and an oversized silhouette together can tip into costume territory.
- Add one current piece elsewhere. A current shoe or bag shape does more to modernise the whole look than changing the beret itself.
Where the trend can tip into costume
Leaning too hard into a single trend, tight fit, striped shirt, red lipstick, a baguette under one arm, tips a beret from trendy into costume fast. One current reference reads styled. Several old fashioned ones stacked together reads themed.
The safest approach is the one that has worked for decades: one confident colour or fit choice, everything else kept simple. That is what keeps a beret feeling current no matter which specific detail is trending that season.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. They continue to appear on runways, red carpets and in street style, and the underlying shape has stayed relevant for decades.
Oversized, slouched back berets are the current lean, though a classic fitted wool beret never really falls out of style.
Not if you choose a wool or felt beret in a classic shade. The styling around it can change with trends while the beret itself stays wearable.
Both. It is classic enough to have stayed in wardrobes for decades, and current enough to keep resurfacing on runways and in street style each season. For more on that balance, see are berets in style.
Loosen the fit, push it slightly back, and pair it with one clearly current piece elsewhere in the outfit rather than styling the whole look like an old photograph.
So, are berets still trendy? Yes, and they have been for long enough that it is safe to call the beret a permanent fixture rather than a passing moment. Wear the current styling if you like, or keep it classic. Either way, it works.
Worn well, never overthought.
Camille
