Military Chic: Up Your Outerwear Game in Fall’s Officer Coats

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Joanna Elizabeth

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Published September 11, 2016

Tommy Hilfiger features officer's coat on fall 2016 runway
Tommy Hilfiger features embellished officer’s coat on fall 2016 runway

When it comes to jackets, a military inspired touch is one way to take your outerwear game to the next level. And just don’t take our word for it. The fall-winter 2016 runways saw plenty of tailored pieces including long officer coats and cropped Victorian numbers. From Givenchy to Tommy Hilfiger to Alexander McQueen, fashion’s top names celebrated the sharpest military pieces. Check out some more fall outerwear inspiration as well as more affordable ways to take on the trend below.

Military Jacket Trend for Fall/Winter 2016

Roos Abels wears military inspired coat in Mango's fall campaign
Roos Abels wears military inspired coat in Mango’s fall campaign
Lara Stone embraces tomboy style in an army green coat for Marc O'Polo's fall-winter 2016 campaign.
Lara Stone embraces tomboy style in an army green coat for Marc O’Polo’s fall-winter 2016 campaign.
Givenchy features military inspired jacket and long shorts on fall 2016 runway
Givenchy features military inspired jacket and long shorts on fall 2016 runway

Shop Fall 2016 Military Jackets

Free People Flared Hem Military Jacket
Free People Flared Hem Military Jacket
ASOS Wool Blend Coat with Military Details
ASOS Wool Blend Coat with Military Details
Free People Washed & Rugged Military Jacket
Free People Washed & Rugged Military Jacket
Free People Embellished Military Band Jacket
Free People Embellished Band Jacket
ASOS Military Cape with Faux Fur Collar
ASOS Military Cape with Faux Fur Collar
Shade London Oversized Military Shirt Jacket
Shade London Oversized Military Shirt Jacket
Free People Shrunken Officer Jacket
Free People Shrunken Officer Jacket

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