I certainly love the military/bomber jacket look as much as anyone else, but a girl needs some variety in her wardrobe. There are other trendy jackets out there this fall, and if you want to get a jump on it, incorporating vests and sweaters are a great way to either keep warm or change up your look.
Probably just as important as the military jacket is the cardigan this fall. You can go many different ways with the cardigan. Either update grandpa’s look to this decade, bring an edgier look to it with zipper accents (cardigans don’t exactly scream “don’t mess with me” the way a leather bomber jacket can), or wear one of the long shawl cardigans open or with a belt over it.
I personally think traditional vests can be kind of boring and/or make a girl look too man-ish at times. Plus they are also a little binding. That’s why I like these longer, flowy ones — either the ruffled one by Rebecca Minkoff or the sheer cutaway silk one. These could also be worn under a cropped, military jacket to change up the look. And if you are looking for a little bit of structure and a little bit of breathing room, not to mention channel the military vibe; try this Edwardian-inspired long vest. It’s more fitted on top, but cuts away at the waist, helping hide those stupid trouble areas (take that hips, thighs and stomach!).
You can find other jackets this fall besides the whole military/bomber look. Channel your inner rockstar with this denim ruffled back jacket. I can’t help but think of all the hair bands and how this would be seen in one of their rock ballad videos. I like the A-Line shape of the next one. The longer length is nice as the temperature continues to cool down. This drapey jacket, for example, has an asymmetrical, shorter back, but also can be buttoned up at the neck or worn open with an oversized collar. It’s perfect for when the weather is getting chillier.
Thu, Aug 26, 2010
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