Military

Military

If you love the military trend as much as we do you will almost be happy the weather is getting colder.  Winter wouldn\'t be winter without a military trend, so once again the look returns with splashes of coloured stripes and shimmery gold buttons galore.  A military-style coat (in black or navy blue) is now a wardrobe essential for a smart winter look.  Cardigans adorned with gold buttons are also a stylish alternative to work the trend or you could don some tough-looking boots to channel your inner army officer.  Attention!

Military

A military-style coat is the best way to work this trend.  The slim fitted cut of this tailored navy blue coat from Dahlia has a firm military shape and the lapels, gold buttons, bow detail and flashes of pink stripes add interest to ensure you look sharp this autumn.

Navy blue military jacket, £95
Stockist: www.dahliafashion.co.uk

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An army officer\'s coat wouldn\'t be complete without some regimental badges.  So add this one from Accessorize for a brilliant hint of red, white and blue.

Medal badge, £5 from Accessorize
Stockist: www.monsoon.co.uk

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This look is all about sharp cuts and neat lines.  Team a military jacket with a turtle neck jumper and a pair of tailored trousers.  We love this high waisted pair from French Connection.

High waisted tailored trousers, £65
Stockist: www.frenchconnection.com

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Slip on a pair of these oh-so-stylish patent lace up platforms for head-to-toe sophistication.

Brown patent lace up platforms, £95 by Carvela
Stockist: www.kurtgeiger.com

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Complete the look with a chic handbag.  ASOS has a fab selection and this one by Ted Baker will be an investment buy, which you will use for years and years to come.

Brown leather bowling bag, £170 by Ted Baker
Stockist: www.asos.com

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Oh, we do love a designer-highstreet collaboration and this cute cardigan by cool London label PPQ for online store Oli has caught our fashion eye.  The woolly texture will keep you snug this winter, and the flashes of purple piping and glinting gold buttons nods to the military trend too.

Cardigan, £60 by Oli Fusion by PPQ
Stockist: www.oli.co.uk

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As an alternative to army-esque coats, cardigans and tops, this gorgeous dress, coming in regimental green with utility pockets and buttons, by Paul & Joe is a great buy and it\'s in the Net-a-porter.com sale, so be quick before they all go. 

Military-inspired dress, £106 by Paul & Joe
Stockist: www.net-a-porter.com

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These military-inspired boots look straight out of an army corporal\'s wardrobe.  To channel the true military spirit head to All Saints to snap up these tough looking boots, which also come in dirty white and brown.

Military boots, £150
Stockist: www.allsaintsshop.co.uk

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We just love, love, love the asymmetric cut of this Topshop jacket and teamed with the rows of buttons and the high collar you will look straight out of the army.

Buttoned military jacket, £50
Stockist: www.topshop.com

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