I'm rather liking the military-influenced gear in the British high street at the mo. I think I like the trend because I've worn a lot of army surplus clothing, and this feels as though it's army surplus that has grown up to match me - it keeps the style but actually fits, and isn't made of horse hair. See the Admiralty Collection from Top Shop for samples - their fitted military jacket, which won't provide a clear link, is adorable and embodies the tragedy of underage Napoleonic boysoldiers.
So, frogging, asymetric buttoning with metal buttons, cuff buttons, braiding, epaulettes.
It's unlikely I'll buy anything until the sales, but to hone my attack plan, any other nice examples around the place? Ideally in black or grey, and super-ideally not cut off so abruptly at the waist (although I know that's part of the style- it makes me look like a tin soldier, which is cute, but not elegant). |
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