Monday 13 February 2017

The Military Jacket

OOTD featuring a cropped military jacket from Shein - 1

Military style coats have long been a favourite of mine. Effortlessly stylish, they transcend seasonal trends and have the power to make even the sloppiest of outfits look smart and put together. Lately, I've spotted a few lighter jackets around with the same vibe, perfect for that transitional period between winter and spring. If we ever get there!

Mine is a cropped jacket from Shein - as I mentioned in my last fashion post, they were kind enough to send me a few pieces recently. I love all the gold piping detail on this, as well as the brass buttons. It definitely transforms a simple jeans and white t-shirt combo into a polished outfit. It's quite thin, so it's a bit too cold to wear this now, but I'm sure it will come in really useful once the weather warms up a bit.

OOTD featuring a cropped military jacket from Shein - 2

Jacket* - Shein, Jeans, Top (similar) - Topshop, Shoes (similar), Sunglasses - River Island, Belt (similar) - H&M

And because one of something never seems quite enough (I'm greedy when it comes to clothes!) I've also listed a few of my other favourites below.

OOTD featuring a cropped military jacket from Shein - 3

1. Missguided - This looks like such a good dupe for the fabulous Balmain blazer I've seen a lot of my favourite bloggers wearing. Might have to snap this one up!

2. Boohoo - I love the fact that this one is velvet, and looks as good buttoned up as it does open.

3. Zara - The subtle braiding on the collar and cuffs adds a luxurious touch to this cropped jacket.

4. River Island - A more casual take on the trend.

Which one is your favourite?

OOTD featuring a cropped military jacket from Shein - 4 
Kate x

 *Gifted item. All opinions, as always, are my own.
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    1. The khaki is a softer look. I love that one too! x

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  2. You look so chic Kate, love this look on you! I wouldn't mind the khaki jacket :)

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  3. You look so gorgeous!the military jacket really suits you and goes really nicely with your blue jeans!

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  4. You look lovely in that jacket!
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  5. The jackets details are pretty .Sam following from Kenya university fashions department http://humansciences.ku.ac.ke/index.php/departments/fashion-design-and-marketing

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  6. I need to add a military jacket to my wardrobe as I have never owned one but always think they look great. I really like the Missguided one as I think it's a bit different with being a paler colour and it will be great for spring and summer :) x

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  7. Love the detailing on the jacket! So cool.

    Funmi x
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  8. so many color to choose, i love the black one!

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    1. You can't go wrong with classic black! x

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  9. You look really great in that jacket and I just love the detailing on it!

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  10. I love the jacket on you, the whole palette of this outfit suits you perfectly!

    SHAKIRA / SHAKIRA SACKS

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  11. Such a cute jacket! It looks really versatile too xx

    Gemma ♡ Miss Makeup Magpie

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    1. Thanks Gemma! I think it is versatile, yes, I quite like the idea of it over a white dress as well. x

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  12. I love anything military related when it comes to styling - it looks so striking! This jacket looks amazing on you Kate, love the slightly cropped design too :)

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  13. I love your military jacket! You look so pretty :) http://www.bauchlefashion.com/2017/02/logo-statment.html

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  14. that is one cool jacket to have :)
    love the details!

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  15. Totally in love with the jacket!
    Dora xx
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  16. I can't believe that military jacket is from SheIn, the quality looks as good as from Zara!

    Shireen | Reflection of Sanity

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    1. It's thinner than it looks, but I have to say they've done a great job with the embellishment. x

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  17. Your jacket is so cute! It looks great on you! :) xx

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  18. The military vibe looks magical on you Kate! As you mentioned, I love how military jackets make for a perfect transitional piece for all seasons. It can be so hard to know what to wear in the UK in those awkward not yet spring/not yet summer months and items like these make those occasions so much easier! I'm crushing hard on your pretty picks too - that Missguided blazer is gorgeous, I can see you styling is beautifully <3

    Sophie | soinspo xo

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    1. Thanks so much Sophie! Transitional dressing can be so tricky. x

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  19. Cute outfit! I think it can be hard sometimes to pull off military style jackets but this is so on point.

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  20. What a jacket! so stylish and chic!

    Lyosha
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