The camouflage style has been making its mark on fashion shows for some time now. Over the years, it has firmly embedded itself in women's wardrobes. Purchasing a women's camouflage jacket, regardless of the season, will always be a good idea. What's more, in 2021, camouflage doesn't have to be in traditional camouflaging colors like khaki or brown. Check out designers' proposals!
Military inspirations have appeared in women's fashion since the 1940s when the most popular "trend" was practicality and utilitarianism. Women's suits from those years were reminiscent of military uniforms - women, due to their war experiences, had to take on typically male roles, but at the same time, they didn't want to give up highlighting their silhouette. We write more about borrowing clothes and accessories from the men's wardrobe in the article "Unisex Fashion. Borrow from His Closet!".
Over the years, camouflage and khaki disappeared from women's fashion in favor of the impractical, yet beautiful New Look styles and the blossoming of glamour. Nowadays, women juggle many roles in life, and the Dior suits have been replaced by richly decorated, military-inspired Balmain jackets, parkas, trench coats, aviator glasses, cargo pants, and other garments borrowed from the soldier's wardrobe. The 2021 women's camouflage style doesn't resemble the military on the field.
In military conditions, camouflage is a discreet and muted pattern, but at the same time, in the fashion version, it's a very "strong" and expressive pattern. "Spotted" stains in monochromatic shades will play a central role in each styling.
If you're not sure how to style a camouflage jacket, the styling of Emmanuelle Alt, editor-in-chief of Paris Vogue, can be your inspiration. The editor often uses jackets inspired by the military style. She combines them with a white T-shirt or shirt, leather pants or jeans, and heels or high-heeled boots.
A shirt or oversized Saint Laurent jacket with large, decorative buttons is often paired by her with a belt. This accentuates the waist and makes the silhouette appear slimmer while the whole outfit gains subtlety. Emmanuelle Alt also often reaches for shirts in this style. She has been dressing like this for years.
Women's camouflage jacket - what to combine it with?
It can be a very feminine and sexy element of your wardrobe. You can combine a loose, straight-cut women's camouflage jacket with a white or cream sweater, cigarettes in a similar color, and boots. In this way, you soften its strong message, it becomes more "peaceful". The Attico jacket is a completely different, sportier model with sleeves cinched with practical drawstrings. It somewhat resembles the uniforms of American soldiers stationed in Afghanistan or Iraq. Underneath, wear a white T-shirt.
Complete the peaceful Outfit code-named Desert Storm with skinny pants (the jacket has a slightly "bomber" shape, the close-fit pants balance it). They can remain plain, without a pattern, but to make it more interesting, you can play with the texture of the material: contrast the matte pattern on the jacket with leather, beige pants. Wear the jacket unbuttoned, and tuck the front of the T-shirt into the middle of the pants. Add shoes that will give the outfit even more power - Bottega Veneta slippers. Everyone will listen to your orders.
The Attico
Camo-printed jacket
Iro
Leather trousers
Bottega Veneta
‘The Band’ mules
Way to wear a 2021 camouflage shirt
A red shirt with a camouflage motif from Saint Laurent is so thick and stiff that it can easily pass as a jacket. Saint Laurent, the brand led by creative director Anthony Vaccarello, has gained a sharper image, and it was not at all strange that Yves Saint Laurent introduced on the show a safari suit or women's smoking, so the Saint Laurent jacket in camouflage is definitely a novelty.
A Saint Laurent woman is a femme fatale and wears such a jacket for an evening date with tight leather pants, heels, and silver jewelry.
Saint Laurent
Camo print shirt
Samsøe Samsøe
Leather trousers
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Saint Laurent
Clip-on earrings
To this, add a small, burgundy or black shoulder bag with a rock character and suede high-heeled boots:
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Maison Margiela
Shoulder bag with logo
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Saint Laurent
‘Theo’ heeled ankle boots
A camouflage shirt or women's jacket of this cut can also be combined with the increasingly fashionable loose pants, UGG shoes, and... a hat.
The Attico camouflage pants are the biggest caliber among our military proposals. The model features elastic bands at the waist and cuffs, drawstrings, and toned, sandy color scheme. This type of pants would fit perfectly into a '90s-inspired outfit.
Wear them like Sporty Spice back in the day (Melanie C. from the cult band Spice Girls): with a bucket hat, crop top, and quilted down jacket.
The Attico
Camo trousers
AllSaints
‘Tessa’ camisole top
The Attico
Hat with logo
On warmer days, you can take off the jacket or replace it with a simple top with straps or... a polo shirt. As for shoes, opt for combat boots (hiking boots) or chunky rubber-soled sports shoes.
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Fendi
Ankle boots with logo
The Attico
Shoulder bag with logo
Attention! Look out for a camouflage jacket. Outfits inspired by the military will give you energy and strength in the fight against daily challenges. This type of jacket will definitely not age in your wardrobe. It will serve you for a long time, and due to its practicality (large pockets and zippers), it will quickly become your favorite item in your wardrobe.
