Trend Alert: Top 5 Military must-haves

Military is a trend that many women fear. It’s heavy looking, difficult to match up, and evokes memories of the 80s combat trousers we once used to wear (ours were elasticated, but to be fair we were only 9).

There’s been a few times since then that the military look has tried to make a comeback into the mainstream fashion world, think way back in the 90s when All Saints wore nothing but military pants, but it’s not really stood out as a “must-have” for a while.

Until now that is. The trend has fought back from all the negatives and was a main contender at the Balmain SS2010 show, which accentuated the look with brass buttons, peep toes lace-up boots and fitted military jackets. Skinny military style trousers replaced those baggy cargo styles and have become hugely popular. So much so that they sold out within days, and highstreet alternatives had the same success. Jean Paul Gaultier also gave a nod to the trend in his collection.

As expected, these nods have caused the highstreet to go into overdrive. Visit any store and you’ll find blazers with military style brass buttons, khaki tops and trousers, utility style dresses (we heart) and peep toe shoes.

We’ve put together our top five military must-haves for this season. And look out tomorrow for our skinny military trouser special.