Are You Wearing Military Chic?
It seems like every fashion magazine out there has been hyping Military Chic as the hot trend for Fall. From jackets to boots to utility belts, olive green and camo prints are everywhere. At least in the magazines. Even the current issue of Us Weekly has 3 full pages of military style, and giving credit where credit is due, the style editors did a fantastic job of selecting some cute pieces and fun military accessories to feature in the spread. My personal favorite is the super chic (and super pricey!) Prada leather camo Saffiano tote, weighing in at $2,495.
Everyone is pushing military…Burberry, Nannette Lepore, Prada, Rag & Bone, H&M, Forever 21…even the venerable House of Chanel launched it’s newest line of nail lacquers called Les Khakis de Chanel. Hmmm…
However, I’m confused. I haven’t seen ANYONE rocking a military inspired outfit in my daily travels. Sure, there is the occasional cargo jacket, but most of them seem to be worn by people who don’t look like they put a whole lot of effort into a chic, military inspired outfit. Is it because olive green and khaki are colors that can make you look washed out? Is the trend too trendy or too pricey? Are the accessories too limiting? So The Fashionable Housewife would like to ask you: Are you wearing Military this Fall? Have you found some cute pieces and accessories that work with your wardrobe? If so, tell us about them. What did you buy? How do you wear it? Leave us a comment and let us know.
can you do a post on what Hilary duff was wearing on Regis and Kelly this Tuesday? It was absolutely gorgeous. Love her style and I really want to get something like it for less money.
ugh. This didn’t get added: I loooove military jackets so chic. Just bought one last week!
I can’t say I’m thrilled with the return of military chic. some of the fashions aren’t bad, but others are terrible.
I love it, however, the sheer ubiquity of it just pushed it right into the too-trendy category for me. I try to be subtle and practical about my fashion and not go for all the trends (37 sahm here, gotta keep it real). While I think military fashion in general is pretty practical and one that will eternally come and go, the fact that it is so EVERYWHERE right now is almost off-putting. I don’t want to look like I’m hopping onto that trend. I just want to look a little chic and contemporary. I do have some Palladium military boots, but I have resisted picking up a jacket, which I was wanting to.
I personally hate this look and can’t understand why it is so popular. It is completely unfeminine and seems almost disrespectful to those serving in uniform (who are not wearing camo as a fashion statement).
I haven’t bought any military chic items just yet BUT i am going to OLD NAVY to try their citizen skinny cargos tomorrow!! Only $22 this week!! I will try them first to see if I need to spend the money on more expensive military items!! If i don’t love the look I will be doing without this trend this fall!! Of course, Citizen and Seven for All Mankind have the skinny cargos as well….but they won’t be $22!!