Military style is a popular fashion trend that is increasingly evident in women's clothing. The current season has not only not diminished the relevance of military fashion, but, on the contrary, has fueled interest in it. It is worth noting that modern images collected in this style are not without charm and at the same time are distinguished by audacity. This is definitely not the outfit in which you go on a date. We propose to study together the features and main trends of the military style.
What is a fashionable military direction?
The military style, like everything that is somehow connected with the war, has a difficult history. He first showed himself during the First World War. The shortage of civilian clothing meant that both men and women were forced to wear things that looked like military uniforms. The same thing happened during the Second World War, when the entire industry was turned to support the armies. The people who were in the rear had no choice but to sew and alter clothes for themselves from the same coarse fabrics that went to the uniform for military personnel.
Over the next 40 years, military either disappeared from the lists of trends, then again fell into them. This cycle continued until the 80s of the last century, until Christian Dior and Louis Vuitton introduced military style into the world of big fashion, adding a little romantic flair to it. The ladies liked the new direction, thanks to which it quickly became widespread.
Let's tell you what fashion trends are characteristic of the military style today?
- Calm, muted, close to natural colors. The palette is small. It consists of shades: khaki, olive, taupe, dark green, graphite, sand, gray-green, gray-blue. This season, you can add mustard and maroon to them.
- Some elements of decor are also characteristic of military uniforms. The novelty of the season are epaulettes, decorated with beads or thin chains. They look stylish, add accent to the shoulders. Also relevant for the military are decorative shoulder straps, shiny gilded buttons in one or two rows, and patch pockets.
- The military style for women's wardrobe is also distinguished by high-quality dense fabrics. In priority: natural or eco leather, raincoat fabric, tweed, fleece, drape, thickened cotton, denim, cashmere, and linen in the warm season. In winter, things can be trimmed with high-quality faux fur.
- Stylists recommend complementing military-style looks with accessories. First of all, it is a leather belt with a shiny buckle. Corset belts will also look relevant here. Pick up handbags with metal fittings. And the wrists can be decorated with wicker and leather bracelets. In fashion this season and belt. It will fit perfectly into the military outfit.
- Deliberately rough shoes are another distinctive element of military style. Traditional looks include: flat-soled boots, women's berets, square-heeled lace-up boots, sneakers, platform sneakers. Many women of fashion quite successfully include stiletto heels, sandals with straps, ballet flats in the image. For autumn, you can create an image with fashionable ankle boots or over the knee boots. That is, shoes can be almost any, but its color must fully match the style.
One of the main features of the military is the absence of deliberate femininity. That is why fabrics such as silk, chiffon and organza, chintz, satin, muslin, veil are extremely rare here. In military style, they are simply out of place.
What should be included in a military wardrobe
As headwear, the most relevant will be: leather cap, Panama hat, knitted beret. Sometimes, if necessary, a baseball cap or beanie hat can be included in the image.
As for prints, the most popular, of course, is camouflage. This season, trouser and sports camouflage suits, overalls and even long dresses are in trend. This is a practical and stylish clothing option for every day, which meets not only the requirements of the military trend, but also modern fashion.
As for skirts, the trapezoidal and straight cut will look most relevant in military outfits. For many women, such models are part of everyday and even business wardrobe. Choose the length from mini to maxi. Follow the same criteria when choosing dresses.
Military style 2023 includes the following outerwear options:
- Jackets: bomber, aviator, parka. Light, comfortable, practical, they will perfectly complement the images in military style. You can wear them both in autumn and winter. Combine jackets with jeans, leggings, pencil skirts.
- In autumn, be sure to replenish your wardrobe with a fitted midi-length trench coat, decorated with metal elements or patch pockets, as in the photo below.
- A classic of the genre is a double-breasted overcoat with an underlined shoulder line. Stylish, elegant, laconic, it will become the main highlight of the military image. What to wear it with? Best with a sheath dress, pleated skirt, but not flared, as well as leggings.
Military-style trousers should have a straight or slightly tapered semi-loose cut. The original models with riding breeches have also returned to fashion. However, be careful with the novelty - it is only suitable for owners of slender legs. But the massive hips of such trousers are unsuccessfully emphasized. A win-win option would be universal cargo pants in the appropriate color.
Shorts for the summer season, you can choose classic with arrows.
Military style in women's clothing is organically combined with urban, casual and street chic. In the photos shown in our review, this is clearly visible. Therefore, do not be afraid that military-style outfits will look too strict or repulsive. On the contrary, they will emphasize your commitment to modern fashion.
