As seen in the collections of Marc by Marc Jacobs, Proenza Schouler and Topshop Unique; the Military Fashion Trend is back for AW12.
Military is one of those trends that perennially pops back every Autumn/Winter in some shape of form. As a British winter and the treat of chilly winds and lashings of rain set in, it’s a good job military is back as we wouldn’t want to wrap up in anything other than heavy, warm, man-like pieces.
Topshop Unique AW12
This season the trend has grown up, with less emphasis on solider style lapels, garish buttons and high, dramatic collars. Instead the look should be paired back, relaxed, with a feminine edge. Don’t be afraid to introduce a skirt or unbutton a button-through shirt slightly as seen at Topshop Unique. Think off-duty officer rather than on.
TOPSHOP UNIQUE AW 2012 Photo By Jonathan Hordle / Rex Features
Military Maxi Coat
The simplest way to work military into your look is with a great coat. Unique’s British-made, heavy trench is top of our winter coat list. Perfect paired with skinny jeans and a white shirt, or this season’s skirt of choice – the kilt, this coat offers multiple styling options. A cost-per-wear no brainer.
Contrast Neb Bobble Beanie
Keep cosy and look cute with this ASOS bobble beanie. A tad on the tomboy side, it’ll toughen up a shirtdress or woolen winter kilt.
Melange Alpaca Jumper
A high street favourite here at StyleNest, Cos seems to be getting it right season after season for simple, wearable but chic pieces. Pair this boyish sweater with a grey or navy skirt, ribbed woolen tights and a heeled ankle boot.
Equipment Signature Silk Shirt
Choose silk, fluid fabrics over classic khaki cotton for a more luxe edge, like this Equipment shirt. Tucked into a leather A-line skirt or grey woolen kilt, it’ll channel Topshop Unique’s AW12 aesthetic perfectly.
Weekend By MaxMara Necklace
Elevate your look with MaxMara’s statement necklace. Layered over a grey marl sweater or with an open collar khaki blouse; this is the perfect accessory for a chic military look.
Wool Kilt
Designer of the moment, J W Anderson’s collection has gone down a storm amongst the StyleNest team. Grab a piece of Anderson’s carefree aesthetic with his Topshop diffusion line. We’ll be wearing ours with a chunky knit sweater and boyish biker boots.
Chunky Cable Knit Socks
Layer up your look with some chunky cable knit socks over thick woolen tights. Pick contrasting colours in muted colour palettes, think grey on khaki and vice versa.
McQ Alexander McQueen Patent Box Bag
All those greys and greens can look a little drab so inject a pop of colour with McQ’s boxy bag. Deep berry reds are the obvious choice for autumn.
