This is the only forum i actively participate in...so i'm putting it out for you guys to answer.
what is the verdict on wearing berets (casually)?
what is the verdict on wearing berets (casually)?
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Verdict? I think it's legal in most civilised countries. Beyond that, I suppose, like all fashion, it's a matter of simply wearing them if you enjoy wearing them. -
I used to wear a powell-peralta beret that had skulls all over it about 19 years ago. It made me happy.Comment
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Re: so we need a verdict on berets
You know, I always thought they were a nice look. I wouldnt mind seeing more of them around. Too many people pursuing the status quo, go for it.Originally posted by ChemicalsLieComment
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If this guy can, then so can you!
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wow...that's some beret.Comment
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It's a little unorthodox in the USA, but I think it's a good look. You just need to act like it's right for you, and it will be. I used to wear a Utilikilt quite frequently, so if I can pull that off, certainly you could do a beret ;^)Comment
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^^^Exactly. So long as you look perfectly comfortable in it, I'm sure you could pull it off.
A co-worker of mine wears a beret at Starbucks almost all the time. But as she's adorable, and as it's green and matches those damned aprons, it's perfect on her.Comment
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it's def easier for a girl than a guy...just the nature of the beast.Comment
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When I was in a Security detail(many years before 'Civilian Contractors' was a buzz word) I wore one as an experiment intead of a baseball cap with our uniform.
My boss came over and I figured I was going to get called on it. Instead his client had complimented us on it and he wanted me to get one for each team member
They look cool but watch what color you wear or what flags or pins you put on it. People get touchy.
Unless you really ARE a Black Panther member
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I earned a red one in the army and now they give them to anybody who joins up to make them feel army strong. It pisses me off and I call them on it all the time.
If you wore one in public I would assume you are para-military or militia. Or if you sport it with your Chaco sandals, a college student in love with marxism.
I don't know, it may look cool on some people....Comment
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Must be a serious cultural image difference with the US, I guess. I mean, no doubt the world's armies and other such organisations wear them, but in Europe, particularly in France, they are still popular as a normal sort of hat that one would wear, absent any sort of military connotation. A lot of schoolgirl uniforms even have berets as their usual hat, and in other fashion they come in all sorts of different materials and patterns (wool knit, tartan, etc) that are clearly civilian in nature. Even back in Canada they're not uncommon - perhaps artsy or cinéma-posh, but not communist or trooper wannabe. Clash of culture, I suppose.Comment
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Yeah, it is a cultural thing. A lot of honor has been placed on the black green and red berets. You can blame the military for that. But, when in rome!...Originally posted by ZeroComment
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They are actually coming back in style accross the board here in the states. I have a hat fetish, and am over at Target and other stores searching their hat rack usually once a week. I have noticed quite a few mens berets on the rack within the past month or so.Comment
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I only wear my black berret in service.
I love that thing, mostly becouse I worked hard to earn
the right to wear it.
apart from that, I'm not a big berret fan.
But whatever floats your boat........Comment
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