19 April 2010

Alarm! Khakis attack!

I always loved khakis since I was a teenager (I am 17 now but I feel more grown-up J). I am happy that military and safari styles are back again, although they have never been really out of fashion anyway. I cannot explain why this style is ever so popular – maybe because there is a hunter and a warrior hidden in every person? This spring the trend was picked up by Alexander Wang, Marc Jacobs, Balmain, Stella McCarthney and other “big names” in design and fashion. I think this time “military invasion” is more feminine in the general outline and in details, and I really appreciate this style. I like fitted cargo pants and sexy "army" dress, and this time designers give us playful details and softer silhouettes. We can now wear khakis with brooches, large necklaces and skinny belts. If you choose to go tough, you can look more confident and sexy by mixing up some basics in an unusual style: skinny leather jeans, heavy-duty boots, cropped jacket, lots of pockets and things like that.

Military blazers and jackets have been around for many many years and if you take a good look at your closet, I’m sure you can find a military-style piece of clothing that you have or have had some time ago. The thing about these military jackets or blazers is that they are often short, so be careful when you dress in “layers”. The look can be messy if you have too many tops hanging out from under the jacket, so make sure that your top is tight on the waste or hips, or better not longer than the jacket. I am not a fan of military camouflage prints, but for example double button cardigans, blazers, skirts and jackets, in green, beige and of course khaki – they all go well with the new trend. Enjoy it, the way I do!