BERET

A beret is a soft, round, flat-crowned cap, usually of woven, hand-knitted wool, crocheted cotton, wool felt or acrylic fibre.

PEPPLE ALSO ASKED

Q: Is beret for male or female?

A: Worn by both men and women, berets were first adopted by the military in France before being picked up by forces around the world, many of who continue to wear this style today.

Q: What is the purpose of a beret?

A: Because of its flexibility, the beret was ideal for lowranking military uniforms. Originally worn by nineteenth-century French seamen, it was adopted during World War I for alpine troops. British Field Marshal Montgomery popularized the beret during World War II as a badge of honor for elite military units.