Military
How interesting that military themes are with us again! We
now have a back catalogue of military vintage clothing that
gives us a chance this season to create our own individual look.
Retailers repeat themes when they sell well, so shoppers have
clearly indicated that Military vintage clothing is a look they
like. To create your own military vintage clothing ideas by
using what the highstreet is offering, read on
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Low-rise waists offer
a more casual look and this picture from the Mango
show, shows how to formalise the look by adding knee high boots
and a coat.
This is the casual end of the look and as
we shall see the Russian influences have made and impact too.
What this allows for is a less literal interpretation with interesting
folksy touches and more decorative yet structured garments.
Read on to see how this works.
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Chocolate brown, aubergine
and crimson velvet fabrics adorned with militaristic
piping will be the perfect antidote to plain army surplus bargain
buys. Use your budget on rich and decorative jackets like this
one by Wallis and add to tiered skirts, tweed or velvet trousers
Hair and make-up still has a bohemian feel
and accessories can push the look further into folk depending
on your tastes.
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Military splendour
also provides inspiration for the more formal end of
the market and coats will draw heavily on the catwalk influences
for smart outerwear.
This coat by Florence and Fred one of the labels available
at Tesco stores is a most marvellous copy of the Balenciaga
catwalk version (see our catwalk report and you’ll see
what we mean)!
Team with black skirt and boots.
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At the more commercial
end of the spectrum is this great style by Next. This
coat and many others like it are perfectly suited to give a
small flavour of the trend, but will see you into the following
season by being only subtly trend aligned.
Wear yours with knee length skirts and knee-high boots
and crimson accessories to create a more classic statement.
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The key with all the
trends we have flagged up is to have fun. Now that
you have got an angle on the styles you can use to update your
wardrobe, read through an e-book on your body shape to help
you choose the right looks for you. Remember fit and flatter
first – fashion second. Take this key thought with you
when ever you shop and choose your clothes confidently to suit
you.
Military – Let’s make it simple
To create your military vintage clothing look,
let’s have a look at the key items for your wardrobe this
season as flagged up by our catwalk reporter and fashion editor
Melissa Dick. A selection of these items will help you to recreate
the catwalk looks perfectly. One or two, when mixed with your
favourite jeans will help you to update your existing wardrobe.
Belted trench coat
Pea coat
Sergeant Pepper jacket
Round toe knee boots
Flat riding boots
Cropped trousers
Culottes
Navy pin striped tailored wide leg trousers
Medals, brass buttons and gold chains.
Caryn says
‘To find out more about your personal style, select an
e-book especially written by me, to help you style your individual
body shape. Learn what suits your body shape and what to avoid.
It’s fashion advice that will last you a life time.’
Available from the home page now.
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