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.
baby I’m a new yorker♥ by shaluvs212 featuring ankle booties
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.
A wintry look for Blake Lively by Daria_M featuring military shorts
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.
I can see Olivia Palermo in the outfit below.
