Well-Bred Warriors

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Leading trends in military design captures the characteristics of armed forces.

By Stephanie Tremath
Life and Style Editor

In previous time’s uses of color,
weaponry, fighting style, and native
dress distinguished soldiers from
differing countries; even mercenary
fighters would develop their own
sense of style to set themselves
apart from the troops manning the
front line. A military uniform would
imply the status, rank and wealth of
the individual soldier or country. In
the past military clothes represented
a culture and ideals, while society
today has created an army of well-
bred warriors dressed up for no cause.

Canvas greens, structured
shoulders, studded belts, and heavy
eye-liner probably weren’t worn
in Flanders’s Field; however, the
designer military madness began last
year when Sienna Miller was seen
wearing combat boots over opaque
tights. Notorious trendsetter Kate
Moss also sported a pair of tomboy
oxford flats and denim shorts with

uch alike the troops we

sent to invade Afghanistan

dressed in camouflage
cargo pants, fall fashion designs
emulate the heavy battalion boots and
gaudy buttoned jackets soldiers have
been wearing for centuries. When
paired with a lace shirt or romantic
jewelry, the distinct uniform for battle
has been re-shaped into something we
call “fashionable” and is making way
on the runway this season.

Military dress has been cultured
over centuries to represent groups of
armed forces from various nations;

a distinct and powerful use of
identification, military style was once
used to represent an organized central
authority, but has been undermined
to symbolize the current standard for
fashion.

a fitted black military style jacket;
festooned with gold buttons and large
lapels. Back in the 1980’s Michael
Jackson set the stage on fire with his
military style jackets; bright red with
silver sequins, and white with high
shoulder pads. Today the style of
jacket is more casual in comfy greens
and camel browns or dressy in dark
navy and blacks.

The best way to keep your
femininity, and not appear as if
you belong in the Navy, is to mix
delicate pieces with bold accessories.
Ankle boots with tights and a skirt
add a flirty edge when paired with
a military jacket, and combat boots
look especially chic when paired with
a romantic style dress and blazer.

Invest in one solid piece for this
season, but be careful of spending
too much money as trendy pieces
are often worn for a few seasons and
then discarded. Check out H&M for

cheaper clothing deals. If you have
a bit more money to spend Club
Monaco, Urban Outfitters, Aritzia,
and Jacob have a wide selection of
cute apparel this fall

 

    

 

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Less Cash, More Class

Skip the temptation of summer sales and choose simpler pieces
you can wear into fall

Urban Outfitters was on sale for
$50. When paired with skinny jeans,
boots, and blazer, her top won’t look
out of place in the winter because

of the darker coloring . Her shorts,
from Stitches, were $14 and can be
worn over tights and ankle boots with
a sweater in the fall. Her gladiator
sandals are the only trendy purchase
she made, and at $20 from Sterling,
she saved $40 because she bought
them at the end of the season.

The best time of the year to
shop is during sale season, which
unfortunately means that everything
you buy runs the risk of being
ridiculous come next season;
especially if you purchased a floral
rhomper or pair of harem pants. The
more stylish pieces are certainly
appealing, especially at half off, but
in the long run pieces that are more
versatile will give you the best deal
for you money.

By Stephanie Trembath
Life and Style Editor

t the end of the summer

everything from the season

goes on sale which makes
it extremely tempting to spend all
the money you slaved your summer
months away to earn. Many seasonal
pieces go out of style within the year,
and next summer the animal print top
that was once so cute and trendy will
look like a tacky Halloween costume.
Rather than selecting the clothes you
wish you could have afforded at the
beginning of summer, opt to choose
pieces that are more versatile and
wearable into the winter months.

Ludmila Kmet, a marketing

student who spent her entire summer
teaching swimming lessons, puts
together outfits that are classic and
reminiscent of Jennifer Anniston;
opting for neutral tones and signature
jewellery. Her pale lavender top from

 

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