The Military Trend Winter Coat

Winter is waiting just around the corner, so this is definitely the right time to find your brand new coat to keep you warm, cozy and stylish. Every year designer and high street brands launch some amazing pieces that we can hardly resist. The military trend is one of the biggest styles to hit the catwalk this season and clothing for it can be found in all of the high street stores. Military fashion the sign that fashionistas are all set to don social armor. Fashion outfits in khaki, green, and olive commands the season’s attention with patterns reflecting the military uniform.

Military trend was initially popularized during the 60s, only as a protest to the Vietnam War. Later the craze spread rapidly as a mode of fashion; with the hippies taking all its credit. Trench coats, berets, and jackets have enjoyed seasons of popularity in the past, and camouflage was a hot favorite; especially for teenagers. Now, the military trend has made a come back. This trend is seen in various formal dresses. Trends of military fashion for 2010 are mostly inspired by the military uniforms of the 20^th century.

The military coat is one of the best options for including this trend in your wardrobe, as it satisfies both form and function. You can buy a warm winter coat in the military style that you can use throughout the season and it will also make sure that you look amazing whatever the weather. You can find flared military style trench coats, or you could go for a fitted style that will look great with skinny jeans and ankle boots. There are jacket styles available as well if you would prefer a shorter coat option.

 Basic shades for this trend are brown and green. Grey and green are the hues that dominate the scene with other shades of blue and black. Napoleon styled jackets with high stand collars, hussar influenced garments with a gold border, and admiral coats with an air of command in it; military craze makes its unique fashion statement. Army green is seen in cropped shear ling collared coats and loose fitting cargo pants. Women generally do not prefer a boxy look or the hard military look as in men’s style. Buckles, snaps, and fringes are included in their apparel. Luxurious and feminine military type leather jackets for women are available in soft leather with patches. This offers both warmth and luxury, and includes a beautiful plaid design inside.

 This military craze is not just women’s stuff. It’s for men too! Military outfits make the smartest buys for the season, and they never go out of style. A military cargo pant made from cotton slub twill gives a vintage feel, making an integral part of a men’s wardrobe. The cargo offers a perfect formal look, and when off-duty, can also be paired with layers of long-sleeve crew neck tees, and rugged extras. A mock neck cardigan is a bang on this trend when paired with a thin sweater underneath and a blazer top. Keeping everything in a single hue is a of-the-moment way to reinforce the military fashion trend.