Imitation is the greatest form of flattery. Military inspired fashions is not a new fashion trend in fact it has been an evolving trend since 2008; fast forward nine years, we still see designers borrowing key elements from the Military to style key pieces from pants to outerwear. As a military-brat and self proclaimed fashionista, I absolutely love military inspired pieces and own several key pieces in my wardrobe. This season, the inspiration has been camouflage. Now, I will admit that this trend took a while to grow on me, two cycles in fact. However, this time around I have embraced the camo trend and have included several pieces into my wardrobe. As, I watch many stylist rock this look, I will say there is a way to embrace this trend while being professional and not look like your chasing the look of the moment.

Just One: Choose one camouflage piece at a time. Pick one camo garment or accessory and let that be the focus of your outfit, other wise the your camo look becomes overload and it ends you wearing you instead of you wearing the trend.

 

Be Bold: Camouflage makes a bold statement by itself. Now, with that being said, I here woman ask me all the time. “what do I pair this with?” Now of course the obvious answer is black. However, I love the way it look with white, navy grey, citron yellow and of course my signature pink. Now this print can be worn with other patterns, just remember that the objective of mixing patterns is to put a twist on the outfit but allow the look to flow at the same time. So, if you decide to mix the patterns, make sure the pattern you choose to use is a smaller pattern than the camo. Remember camo is the focus.

 

La femme look: Camo is often associated with the military and most things

masculine. Those of you that know me already know what I am going to say…. rock the camo with …pearls. Yes…pearls. Pearls give any look an ultra femme look and most people don’t expect that combination. If pearls aren’t your forte, but would still like to incorporate camouflage into your wardrobe try very classic garments such as scarves, skirts, d’orsay flats or sweaters.

 

Though military inspired looks is the fashion trend (again), embracing the trend with your unique style and classic pieces is how you can incorporate this trend into your wardrobe. Please remember, the only people I want to see in head to toe camo is our brave men and women who serve our military.