A true fashion essential, the women’s beret embodies elegance, tradition, and modernity all at once. Laulhère offers you a wide selection of styles, from the authentic Basque beret to caps, as well as wedding bibis and women’s hats.
Depending on the season and your style, choose a beret in French merino wool, a lightweight cotton model for summer, or a leather beret for a bold and confident look. Our color palette ranges from classic black to red, green, ecru, grey, burgundy, and many other shades.
All our models are entirely crafted in France, in our workshops in Oloron-Sainte-Marie, with the same respect for traditional craftsmanship that has built the reputation of Laulhère since 1840.
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Everything begins with the line of the forehead. Leave it uncovered
and the eyes appear more open while the face looks longer. Pull the
beret down towards the eyebrows and the look becomes more enclosed
and graphic. Only a few centimetres separate the two, but they
determine the entire effect.
The same logic applies to the rest of the positioning. Worn high,
the beret reveals the nape of the neck and works well with high
collars. Set lower, it can visually shorten a longer face. If you
wear glasses, leave some space between the frames and the edge of
the beret. Otherwise, the two lines overlap and can make the
features appear harsher.
The beret also has the advantage of leaving the face completely
unobstructed. It pairs particularly well with statement earrings
or a scarf tied around the neck. There is only one thing to avoid:
building up too much volume. A wide crown and a thick scarf compete
for the same space.
Which beret should you choose for your hairstyle?
This is the criterion most often overlooked, yet it can change
everything.
With long or loose hair, a close-fitting crown avoids adding volume
where there is already plenty. The beret follows the line of the head
and allows the hair to provide the rest. With short, tied-back or
pinned-up hair, a wider crown adds volume and balances the silhouette.
If you have a fringe, set the beret slightly towards the back to
leave it visible. With curly hair, work with its natural volume and
choose a supple shape that settles around the curls without
flattening them.
Which colour should you choose for a women’s beret?
French merino wool,
cashmere, cotton, linen and leather: each of the collection’s five
materials has its own drape, and the season often determines which
one to choose. Colour follows a different logic.
Colour is not chosen according to a set of rules. A black beret will
accompany you everywhere, while a red one can transform an entire
outfit. These are two different ways of wearing a beret, not two
different levels of quality.
There is plenty of room between the two:
Camel, grey and navy behave like neutrals and blend naturally into
a winter wardrobe.
Ecru, blush pink and light blue bring a lighter feel to
transitional looks.
Burgundy, mustard and deep green introduce colour without
demanding too much attention.
Then there are shimmering and embellished berets, which make no
attempt to remain understated.
Finally comes the question we are asked most often in store:
which beret colour works with which hair colour?
There is no rule, but there is one useful principle. A beret that
contrasts with the hair makes it stand out, while one from the same
colour family creates a softer effect:
With blonde hair, camel blends in while burgundy stands out.
With dark hair, ecru brightens the face.
With red hair, deep greens and blues work particularly well.
Whatever the colour, caring for the beret remains the same:
wool felt should be cleaned when dry and never placed in a
washing machine.
Which women’s beret styles are in fashion?
The crown volume creates the first impression. A standard crown
gives the beret a classic, easy-to-wear line, while a more generous
crown allows greater freedom to play with volume and movement.
Traditional designs, including the
Basque beret,
therefore sit alongside creations with bolder shapes.
Materials and finishes add another dimension. Choose a solid colour
for a beret that blends naturally with an outfit, or leather, lurex,
a veil or patches for a piece designed to stand out. Our
fashion berets
explore this more expressive territory, while our
timeless berets
favour essential lines and easy-to-wear colours.
The beret is one of those rare pieces that moves through the seasons
without ever truly disappearing. Classic or bold, its character
changes according to its volume, its details and, above all,
the person wearing it.
Where can you try on a Laulhère beret?
You can also discover and try on our berets
in store,
including at our Paris address at 14-16 rue du Faubourg
Saint-Honoré. It is the best way to compare different crown
volumes and
find the right size.
Depending on the design, our berets are available in an adjustable
one-size fit or in several sizes. This information appears on every
product page, together with the material and price.
Buying directly from the manufacturer changes two things. First,
traceability: every beret comes from the same workshop, so we know
exactly which wool went into it. Then comes personal advice. For an
accessory chosen as much for its volume and colour as for its size,
informed guidance is often more useful than a technical specification.
This is also why our store exists.
To explore further, discover our complete collection of
French berets.
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