Military style in women's clothing

Since the appearance of the first collection of clothing with the characteristic features of a military uniform, the military style has been confidently “walking” along the catwalks. Over time, thanks to the flight of creative thought of talented designers, it has changed a little, maintaining the main features. Knowledge of the latter, as well as the rules for combining wardrobe items, will help you create a stylish, recognizable image.

History of style

Initially, the use of military clothing for everyday wear was not a tribute to fashion, but a necessary measure. Sewing production, both after the First and after the Second World War, was focused on sewing army uniforms. It was difficult to purchase ordinary things and they were expensive. The uniform was altered - everyday clothes were made from it.

Later, namely in the 60s of the last century, wearing military items of clothing became a way of expressing protest among American youth against the war in Vietnam. Representatives of the increasingly popular hippie movement also combined elements of military uniforms in their images.

For the first time on the catwalk, clothes with a characteristic cut and color - in the military style in its modern sense - appeared in the 80s of the last century. The demonstrative wearing of a uniform allowed not only to express one’s position in life, but also showed how stylish such clothes look, as well as how comfortable and practical they are. These characteristics could not help but attract the attention of fashion designers (Christian Dior, Louis Vuitton), who began to create military haute couture collections and demonstrate them on world catwalks.

A little later, the military acquired more feminine features. The rigidity and severity of the cut, as well as some severity inherent in wardrobe items in this style, were slightly softened.

The popularity of military style in the 21st century — This is largely due to such fashion giants as Giorgio Armani, Jean-Paul Gaultier and others.

Features of the military style in women's clothing, its directions

Military can be different. The style is divided into three subtypes, each of which has its own characteristics. However, it is possible to identify common features inherent in military-themed clothing. Among them:

• straight, clear cut lines;
• fitted silhouette;
• tight fit on the hips;
• characteristic colors and prints - dark green, brown, black, gray, camouflage;
• dense heavy materials - leather, suede, velvet, wool;
• decorative and additional cut elements - patch pockets, shoulder straps forming a raised shoulder line, wide belts, an abundance of buttons.

Reference. In addition to the green, brown and basic palette (black, grey), military looks may contain “uncharacteristic” tones (red, blue) and a print - nautical stripe or floral (in doses, on additional elements).

As already mentioned, military is divided into areas. For each of them, common features are characteristic to a greater or lesser extent. In addition to them, the subspecies also have their own characteristics:

1. Formalistic. Its basis is camouflage. Other style characteristics may be completely absent or mild.Amore expressed.
   

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2. Youth or casual. There are current colors, and wardrobe items and looks are distinguished by convenience, freedom and slight carelessness. The basis of the styles is the uniform of ordinary soldiers without army paraphernalia (stripes and characterery additional elements). Fabrics used - xlOpok, denim, knitwear.
   

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3. Hight-military or high style. A modern subtype in which military themes are present to the least extent - rather as an addition, rather than as the basis of the image. It is expressed only in an elegant style, characterestandard for the uniform of senior military ranks, or in one or two details - camouflage colors and small decorative elements, for example, shoulder straps. In addition to dense fabrics, more feminine ones are used to create clothes in this style - satinAs, silk, chiffon.
   

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How to create a female military style look in 2020

The military style can be called multifaceted, and therefore there are many options for creating an image in it. You should acquire basic wardrobe elements, and when putting together an outfit, it is quite acceptable to combine them with clothes and accessories in many other styles - safari, casual, sports, etc.

Reference. The combination of military elements with others is not only appropriate, but even desirable.A completely military image can give a strange impression, and few people can present it correctly.

The basis of the outfit can be:

• trousers, trousers, shorts - with camouflage print or plain, classic, high or low waist, chinos, riding breeches, cargo;
• skirts of any style knee-length or slightly higher - mini and maxi are not welcome;
• shirts - straight silhouette, characterebright colors, with patch pockets, metal buttons;
• T-shirts - black, white, with camouflage print;
• dresses - knee-length, laconic style, with a round neckline or stand-up collar, with shoulder straps, patch pockets;
• overalls - plain in characterebright colors, with a wide belt, patch pockets, etc.

The outerwear of the military look is an overcoat type coat (emphasized shoulder line, emphasis on the waist, stand-up collar, patch pockets) or an oversized model reminiscent of a pea coat, with metal buttons and trench coats. If you choose a jacket, you should pay attention to bomber, aviator, and parka models.

Universal shoes in this style are high combat boots. However, other options are also appropriate - any models with heels or platforms with a camouflage print, lacing, all kinds of ropes, rivets and other metal elements.

Military is not only brutality and insolence. Fitted, figure-fitting clothing styles will help create feminine and seductive looks.