Mixing It Up With a Military Jacket


Owning a military jacket is always a great addition to your wardrobe, regardless of what season it is. Whether it’s paired with your skinnies and flats in the spring, worn over a little white frock in summer, or with jeans and boots in the fall, a great military jacket can add a little funk to your outfit. One of my favorite ways to wear this kind of jacket is with a long flowy maxi dress and my tan fedora. Another way would be with a pair of tailored high-waisted shorts and a sheer blouse. I recommend mixing your jacket with a more feminine piece in order to balance out the toughness of the jacket.

I remember last spring when Kate Bosworth paired a casual olive army jacket with a white lace mini by Dolce and Gabbana and it was absolute perfection. She boldly transformed a day jacket into a nighttime look without fail (she was attending a party for Nylon Magazine), further proving that she’s a total fashion goddess.

Kate Bosworth at Nylon Magazine party

Though military jackets typically come in the standard army green color, these jackets are being updated in fresh new colors and fabrics for spring. I love the idea of a nautical navy for spring or a creamy leather version. My personal favorite? The new dark mustard version from Madewell.

Madewell offmap utility jacket
Offmap Utility Jacket, madewell.com, $148

Tory Burch 'Alexander' Military Leather Jacket
Tory Burch 'Alexander' Military Leather Jacket, nordstrom.com, $895

Forever 21 Military Zip Jacket
Military Zip Jacket, forever21.com, $24.50

Free People Muubaa Military Leather Jacket
Muubaa Military Leather Jacket, freepeople.com, $698

Moncler Military Jacket
Moncler Military Jacket, saksfifthavenue.com, $975

Comments:

This is a jacket everyone looks good in.

Posted by Jeane on January 17, 2012 at 11:15 AM EST #

Love the military look!

Posted by Evelyn on January 17, 2012 at 05:16 PM EST #

Adore!

Posted by immadi3 on January 18, 2012 at 04:05 PM EST #

These are my favorite go-to jacket for anytime of the day

Posted by Natnicha on January 20, 2012 at 12:03 AM EST #

I love a good military jacket. I love how Kate Bosworth added it over that gorgeous D&G> Sheer Perfection. Great post!

Posted by Caitlin on January 21, 2012 at 09:01 PM EST #

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