If you buy only one thing this year make it a military/utility jacket or vest. It is something that can be worn every which way and in almost every season. The twill fabric makes an ideal transition piece because it covers up while breathing, which is perfect for spring and late summer. You will have a blast dressing this jacket up and down. The khaki/pine green color is a must this fall.
You never want to go overboard with the military clothing. Don’t wear a camouflage studded shirt, army green cargo pants topped with a utility jacket. This is a sure way to be categorized as a fashion causality. Mix and match it with different textures, fabrics, and colors.
For the work day match a wool patterned pencil skirt, simple blouse or knit top and a cardigan, topped with a skinny colorful belt around he utility jacket. If you’re looking for a more casual weekend look I would wear a military inspired jacket with my favorite air of boyfriend jeans rolled at the ankles, lose fitted tee and a pair of nude/neutral colored heels.
While we are in the last weeks of summer wear this jacket with your favorite sun dress and a pair of moto boots or sandals depending on the weather.
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I want you to list some links of good CHEAP ones, please!
OH, the links are in that box. Sorry- I read your blog through a feed reader thing that doesn’t show flash elements. Whoops!
PS – I love how often you reference Roxy goods!
I love love love your website! Love your posts, it helps me out alot cause I am not the most well versed fashionista… Im trying though and your blog is really helping!
Great post- I love military for fall and your suggestions are great.
Based on this post I think you might like this:
http://rubymines.blogspot.com/2010/08/fall-olive-shimmer-marriage-of-military.html
I’ve already got mine!
The thrift store is also a great place to find goods. I found mine there and it looks just as great as those the links.
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Picked up the army green vest from ON last week before they could run out. Will look great with the khaki skinny cargos that I got from Target and an olive/multi scarf that I picked up at Kohls. Bring on Fall!
Thanks to this article I am rocking my military jacket here in Dallas, TX even though it is 95 degrees out side. For sure I do not mind sweating for fashion!
OMG! We are so similar–weather does not dictate my fashion choices!!! LOL!
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