MISS MILITARY

While I'm not one to hop on trends too quickly, I have to say that I've always been a big fan of military inspired style - perhaps it's my affinity for a good olive green? About a year ago I blogged about olive green as the new neutral paired with various shades of pink, pops of citron and silvery blues. Today? I'm loving these fresh combos as well...
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Call me convinced that this will indeed be my summer-to-fall wardrobe staple! The trick is to pair this masculine piece with an overly feminine dress. I love the lacy white or cream as a strong contrast, and the watercolour + ruffles is completely unexpected! Here's how I'd do it...
military jacket fashion inspiration
My favorite color to pair with olive is a rich fuchsia, so the dress must have a bold shade of pink in it. This one from Forever21 is perfect with the brights against a grey and olive tone background.  Gold hardware on the accessories is a must as it pops so well against that dusty green, but aviators would be almost too obvious of a choice - instead a neutral colored pair of wayfarers will match the casual attitude of the jacket.

*streetstyle via the sartorialist.  jacket at anthropologie, wayfarers, dress at forever21, bag by marc jacobs at piper lime, sandals pour la victoire

24 comments:

  1. K A T H L E E N 28.7.10

    love the military look, a definite transition piece! come follow me http://www.fashioniceice.blogspot.com xoxo

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  2. Jo28.7.10

    That jacket is adorable.
    The great thing about olive is that it works on everyone. Every hair color. Every skin tone. Gorgeous.

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  3. gawieber28.7.10

    Love it ! Wish I still had my army/navy jackets from the 60's. ☀

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  4. _ffyona28.7.10

    I have never thought much about this color, but looking at these inspirations, maybe now i should.

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  5. Erika Ward28.7.10

    i would've never paired the military blazer with that dress, but it does work! loving those sandals too!

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  6. Stacey28.7.10

    I have always been a fan of military inspired fashion and i love the edge that the military jacket adds to that very feminine dress!

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  7. ann.28.7.10

    super cute. i like the mix of studs/military with the fresh and floral. tones down an otherwise harsh outfit :)

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  8. Kirby28.7.10

    Makes me want to rush out and get an olive green military jacket today!

    Kirby
    http://www.theshortandthesweetofit.com/

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  9. CAMILLE STYLES28.7.10

    Such a chic look! Since I tend to steer towards neutrals, the top look would be perfect for injecting an unexpected feminine-masculine pairing into my outfit, while staying within a simple palette. LOVE!

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  11. Lisa28.7.10

    I am in love with this jacket. I was at Anthropologie on Monday and saw it in person - its awesome! I think I need to get it next month. :)

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  12. Olivia28.7.10

    I am the same way!! I am being inspired lately by the military colors. my Olive green pleated pants are my new favorite thing!

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  13. B28.7.10

    Love the post but I might be a bit bias because are posts are exactly the same today! And it's almost creepy.. http://justbblogging.com

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  14. Erin @ Slipcover Your Life28.7.10

    i def. like the military look a lot better when its mixed with those girly dresses...

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  15. Anonymous28.7.10

    love it with the floral!

    www.meg-land.blogspot.com

    xx

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  16. Anonymous28.7.10

    I have a jacket similar to that one that I love ~ love it with light pink too! xo

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  17. Ms. Pink28.7.10

    loving this look! those shoes are to die for!

    mp
    http://www.thepinkandblueblog.com/

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  18. Taylor28.7.10

    .... i love the dress, would go great with a pair of shoes i jus featured on my blog a few days ago!... cute outfit all together!

    Taylor

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  19. babyxswts528.7.10

    Love the military look! I need a military style jacket for Fall...must start looking!

    ~Vanessa from Smashion

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  20. designstiles28.7.10

    I love my military jacket. I busted it out last night. It's been chilly in LA.

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  21. M28.7.10

    army green is so chic right now! just picked up a sheer bf blouse in that color & it goes perfectly with so many pieces in my wardrobe!

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  22. Tanya28.7.10

    Anna Dello Russo's team never fail :) Love both pics!

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  23. Catherine30.7.10

    Mixing the feminine dress with a tough jacket is divine. Love.

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  24. Hello Lover...7.8.10

    Love this look and that floral dress from forever is adorable!

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