New Trend Alert: Military Jackets and Blazers

Military blazers and jackets have been around for many many years and if you take a good look at your wardrobe through the years, I’m sure you can find or think of a military inspired piece of clothing that you have or have had at one point. And I’m not thinking of military camouflage prints, but for example double button cardigans, blazers, skirts and jackets.

My military blazer

The other day I was out shopping for a birthday gift and I saw a beautiful military blazer from a Scandinavian brand called Vila, but I just can’t find a picture of it on the Internet, so here are some homemade pictures (The blazer is actually grey, but my fake polaroid camera program made it greenish!):

What I like about these jackets and blazers is the fact that they are very androgynous.

• They mix the feminine and masculine perfectly and can make an outfit more feminine or more edgy depending on the rest of the outfit

• The detailing is also very interesting as the buttons serve as accessories

• The cut of modern military jackets and blazers for women is also great as the double button gives us a more fitted shape

What colour should I choose?

The traditional military jacket is either black, beige or khaki. And those are some great colours, but I also like the fact that colours and shape can change and modernize an otherwise conservative and traditional garment, so here are some great examples of modern military jackets and blazers in different colours:

JACKET INFO Blue, Black, Grey, Yellow, Blue, Black

As you see, there are a lot of different shapes, colours and materials to choose from. Some are very chic and different (like the first one) and suitable for young modern women, while others are more traditional (like the black and grey at the end) and suitable for modern mature women too.

How do I wear it?

The thing about these military biker jackets or blazers is that they are often short, so be careful when it comes to layering. The look can become messy if you have too many tops hanging out from under the jacket, so make sure that your blouse is fairly tight around the waist/hip area or at least not longer than the jacket.

Here is a styling showing how you can wear a plain beige blouse, a black cardigan and black pants – a fairly ordinary outfit- and pair it up with a cool military jacket making it much more stylish and different.

STYLE INFO Jacket, Top, Cardigan, Pants, Shoes, Ring

So, do you have a military inspired jacket or blazer?

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