Military Jackets

military jacket – Charlotte Russe, black drop-waisted dress – bought at a Korean boutique, hat -Eugenia Kim bought at a sample sale, suede booties – Restricted bought on sale $69.99,

Today, I wore my military jacket, something I bought last fall at the beginning of the season and something that I’ve sort of gotten bored of styling.  Do you ever get in a styling rut with a piece and end up wearing it the same way over and over?  Given that military is still very in for spring and given that it is still breezy enough to layer up, I’m giving my military black blazer a second chance with a little inspiration from my favorite fashion bloggers.  Sometimes when I get in a style rut I’ll do a search for whatever wardrobe piece I’m puzzled with and instantaneously, I get to see how others around the world styled an item in the same category.  Here is what my most recent “military jacket” search came up with.
LOOKBOOK.nu: I love how this Swedish beauty, Frida pairs military jackets with dresses for a play on masculine -feminine.

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LOOKBOOK.nu: Does she not remind you of Avril Levigne?

An edgier look from Andy T.  in Amsterdam who pairs her outfit with the now trendy clog is pictured below.LOOKBOOK.nu:

Marcella from New Zealand rocked her $39 Modcloth jacket below

Nana in Wonderland is wearing a jacket, shirt and stockings all from American Eagle (they actually contacted her about including their brand in her blog) …Hello retailers, you can send me some free clothes to try on and blog about too!This cute San Francisco girl proves that great style doesn’t have to break the bank (hat from Target, H&M jacket and Forever 21 skirt).

Another similarly styled look came from Slumberdoll in the Phillipines.

And finally, Daily Fashion Boost from the Netherlands pairing a H&M jacket with a DIY skirt, bow blouse and a bow for her hair, effortlessly mixing the tough with the girly.What’s your favorite military -inspired piece from your wardrobe and how do you typically style it?

Salute to Fall’s Military Trend

If you’re wondering how to apply Fall’s military trend without looking like G.I. Jane, read on.

photo from refinery29

The runways were awash in olive greens, neutrals, army prints, lace-up boots, epaulets and utilitarian accessories.  The above collection of runway photos is just a sampling of designers who obsessed and went a little (okay a lot) overboard with the military look (from left to right: Burberry Prorsum, Wayne, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Rag & Bone, Burburry Prorsum, Marc by Marc Jacobs, ).  I’m a fashion lover but I admit, these models look like they’re headed to Afghanistan’s Korangel Valley, not a place where you want to be.

Even if you’re clueless to the runway features and somehow missed the months of fashion magazines who all exalted this trend, one step into any department store will make you stand on alert wondering how you’re supposed get in line with this military trend.   To investigate how real people plan to and actually try out this military trend, I looked to a couple of my favorite resources.

The below Polyvore set features a glam downtown take that incorporates bronze buttoned shorts, chain detailing on the shoes, jacket and purse, and a military-inspired jacket.  Some might see this jacket and recall akward memories of band camp but to fashionistas, this jacket is so on trend.

Eve Tank
$46 – idontlikemondays.us
Cheap Monday tops »

Chain Fringing Drummer Jacket
31 600 SEK – mrsh.se
Cropped jacket »

Pyramid Stud Belt
7 GBP – oasis-stores.com
Wide belt »

The below outfit is a bit more subdued due to its color range.  It also incorporates this season’s shorts emphasis.  When wearing short shorts, you’ll want to balance out baring all that skin with something longer and possibly looser on top.  This set also does a great job adding a touch of glam with the necklace and standout Chanel brooch.

Marc Jacobs Chiffon bow blouse
$595 – net-a-porter.com
Camisole tops »

Lowe Jacket
195 GBP – allsaints.com
Military style jacket »

Wool cargo shorts
$105 – theoutnet.com
Military shorts »

Azzedine Ala?a Lace front shoe boots
965 GBP – brownsfashion.com
Platform heels »

FENDI – 120MM SHINY NUBUCK ANKLE BOOTS
590 EUR – luisaviaroma.com
Nubuck boots »



For another more subdued take on the military trend, take a look at the below chic outfit.  I’m loving the idea of wearing the little leather booties with a glam shirred skirt.

Military Green & Strong Chic - Trends for S/S

Linen-blend shirt
$180 – net-a-porter.com
Long sleeve tops »

Military Style Coat
$160 – topshop.com
Military style coat »

Naja Cutout Boots
$114 – ssense.com
Juicy couture boots »

TOM FORD Sunglasses
325 EUR – colette.fr
Tom ford sunglasses »

Fendi
gotdeal.com
Fendi bag »

For inspiration from real people, I look to Chictopia.com.  Here are some of the best looks -maybe some of these will inspire you!  What do you think?


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