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Wednesday Warrior Look :: Army-Inspired Outerwear & Chunky Platform Booties

Combat-inspired booties teamed with an army-style trench for today's look. I normally shy away from loud hardware, yet those chunky metal fasteners truly elevate this jacket…

Wednesday Warrior Look :: Army-Inspired Outerwear & Chunky Platform Booties

Happy midweek, everyone! Combat-style booties teamed with an army-inspired trench define today's ensemble. I typically steer clear of statement hardware, though those chunky metallic fastenings genuinely define the jacket. Beyond that… the dramatic lapels, the cinched back belt, the roomy cut, every element combined transforms this outerwear into something truly remarkable. Should this aesthetic appeal to you, I've curated several alternatives below. Each one carries its own distinctive character. Be it the trims, oversized fastenings, tailoring, cut, or hemline… every option features components that lift it above the conventional silhouette.

:: Top Picks for Army-Style Outerwear

Under $100 :: Eliza J longline army trench | Nasty Gal detailed jacket | Mango combat-inspired outerwear | ASOS utility pocket jacket Under $300 :: Vince Camuto emblem fastenings trench | Zara cropped military jacket | Trina Turk tailored army coat

Blending rugged components with refined accents. The combat motif combined with gentle fabrics—I styled the trench and booties alongside a retro corset and a Victorian-era inspired blouse. Both pieces carry a romantic, feminine energy, serving as foils to the rigid outerwear and elevated platform booties.

Wishing you a wonderful week ahead, and sincere gratitude for stopping by!

:: Look Details ::

C O A T :: Burberry (similar Vince Camuto jacket) T O P :: Rebecca Taylor textured blouse | Vintage corset (similar Express peplum under $30) B O T T O M :: similar Paige denim (highly rated & currently 33% off) B A G :: vintage Hermes S HO E S :: Christian Louboutin A C C E S S O R I E S :: Gentle Monster eyewear | Burberry 'Fawn' lip shade

Source: http://www.wendyslookbook.com/2018/02/military-wednesday-military-coat-platform-boots/

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