Guest post from my friends at College Candy!
If you’ve grown a bit sea sick from all the nautical-inspired clothes you’ve been sporting this summer, why not return to dry land and go more utilitarian with the military-inspired pieces dominating stores? These pieces have a harder look, with cargo pockets, neutral colors and grommet detailing. Though many of these pieces are quite masculine, the neutral coloring means they can easily be softened with feminine pieces such as floral dresses. Think combat boots with tights, a floral mini dress and cardigan. So cute!
The best thing about this style? While military inspired pieces have been pretty trendy for a few seasons now, the utilitarian coats are a classic investment piece that can stay in your wardrobe for years to come. And they’ll come in handy if, you know, you ever need to go on an incognito stalking mission. What, just me?
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