The Return of Military Chic

Hey guys, so recently I've been heavily focusing on one particular trend which is dominating the high street at the moment - the military trend. We see this trend cropping up in a fair few A/W collections, but each time it varies very slightly. Over the past few weeks I've been concentrating on this trend in particular as me and a couple of my class mates have been gearing up to organising our first ever photo shoot as part of our university coursework, which we centered around this look. Our photography will feature as part of the annual Fashion Management magazine which will be published early next year. The shoot went ahead today, it was very exciting, the photographer captured what we had visualised perfectly and the models looked fantastic... watch this space for photos in the near future!

Anyway, so I currently have my military head screwed on and having recently browsed the shops for this look, a few items definitely caught my eye which I will share with you. I won't include the items we used for our shoot as that will all be revealed at a later date! This season's military trend is all about sharp tailoring, with specific attention drawn to the waist to create a powerful feminine silhouette. The trend has also been given a grunge twist, look out for leather and khaki combinations and stud,spike and button detailing. Here is a selection of my favourite military finds this week!

Left - Combined Sleeve Jacket by TRF at Zara - £49.99. This Jacket is perfect for the everyday grunge military look. Wear with black skinny trousers/jeans and biker boots. View on Zara.com: Combined Sleeve Jacket

Right - Khaki Trim Utility Backpack by Newlook - £19.99. Now I'm not usually a rucksack kind of girl but I think with this trend, they are so suited. This is a great bag for trekking around during the day. View on Newlook.com - Khaki Trim Utility Backpack

Left - Pyramid Buckle Belt by Miss Selfridge - £14.00 - A waist belt is a must have as it draws attention to the waist, which is key for this trend. View on Miss Selfridge.com -Pyramid Buckle Belt

 Right - Shirt With Applique Shoulders by Zara - £29.99. This shirt is so versatile for this look, it could be teamed with a pair of camouflage trousers/jeans for a casual look, or buttoned all the way to the top and tucked into a pair of tapered trousers, with a fitted military style coat for a more formal approach to the trend.  View on Zara.com: Shirt With Applique Shoulders

Left - Khaki Milano Skater Skirt by Topshop - £28.00. I've always been a fan of the skater skirt; they are such a flattering and feminine style. Wear this skirt for a more girly take on the military look.  View on Topshop.com: Khaki Milano Skater Skirt
  
Right - Skinny Polo Crop Top by Topshop - £10.00. Polo necks are big this season, so why not inject them into your military look. This top is so simple it can be teamed with anything. View on Topshop.com: Skinny Polo Crop Top

Left - Military Piped Girly Coat by Topshop - £95.00. Like I mentioned earlier, the military trend this season is focusing on the waist and the feminine silhouette and this coat is perfect for doing this. With its nipped in waist and classic design, its a great coat if you're looking for a more traditional and sophisticated military look. View on Topshop.com: Military Piped Girly Coat

Right - High Waisted Trousers With Button Detail by ASOS - £22.00. A pair of tailored black trousers are essential for this look; you'll find you can team them with almost anything. I chose a pair of high waisted trousers to again attract attention to the waist. 
View on ASOS.com: High Waisted Trousers With Button Detail

Left - Camouflage Jacquard Trousers by TRF at Zara- £29.99. I have been looking for a pair of more subtle printed camouflage trousers for a while now and I have finally found a pair! Add an oversized beige or khaki coloured knit for casual winter warmth, or team with a shirt such as number 4 or 5. View on Zara.com: Camouflage Jacquard Trousers

Right - Military Shirt by ASOS - £30.00. You can't think military without thinking of a simple, classic khaki green shirt. Wear with black skinny jeans and lace up boots and a leather jacket (number 7) for military grunge chic. 
View on ASOS.com: Military Shirt

Left - Slate Boots by Kurt Geiger - £230.00. These were without a doubt my guilty pleasure find. Despite the luxurious price tag, these boots are perfect for the upcoming winter months and you'll be able to wear them with a mixture of trends including this one. View on Kurt Geiger.com: Black Slate Boots

Right - Black Lace Up Boots by River Island - £75.00. With an ever so slightly more affordable price tag, these boots are great for the everyday military look and will suit anything from a pair of khaki shorts, to a pair of camouflage trousers. View on River Island.com: Black Lace Up Boots

Left - Khaki Military Boyfriend Coat by River Island - £80.00. And finally, saving the best till last. My favourite military find was this double breasted coat. Oversizing is bang on trend for this season, and sometimes I find that quite a few boyfriend coats tend to just unflatter me, but this coat has a slightly tailored look to it despite its boyfriend fit. View on River Island.com: Khaki Military Boyfriend Coat












Thanks for reading, hope this gave you some inspiration for the military trend,