Berets can look quite fantastic, provided they’re worn by troops motivated enought to MAKE them look good. That means, invariably, a “high and tight” and a soldier who takes time to shave, cut, wet and form the beret.
Otherwise, “wet sock” is about right. It should be eliminated from all non-specified units immediately, and be retained only by SOF and Airborne units, as before.
My brother never turned in his red beret when he was in the 101st.