Vintage Military

I don't consider myself a "trendy" kind of girl. As a matter of fact, I try my hardest not to fall for fleeting trends that hurt my bank account. Also, trends (to me) seem to be all about doing what everyone else is doing, or wearing something just because some designer in Milan sent it down a runway a year ago.
On the other hand, I'm all about wearing what you like and what you want! If I happen to like certain trends for certain seasons, I'll wear it! And if I don't, I'll pass it up. But I can promise you one thing, if I like it well enough, heck...I'll wear it next season, and the season after that, and perhaps even two years from the time I buy it even if it isn't deemed "in for fall" (or spring, or summer, etc.) that year.

With all of that being said, J.Crew put out a Fall 2010 collection that is to die for. Military, utilitarian, army, greens, boyishness, goodness is in for fall and I'm loving it! Embracing early American fashion, the J.Crew Fall 2010 collection looks like it was created out of clothing from a vintage shop, so you know I'm on board!

{photos via style.com}

Although this collection isn't entirely utilitarian, throwing in feminine heals, hair florals, and a big fluffy dress, J.Crew accents with clean military cuts, colors, and chunky coats.

Incorporating this look into your own look is one that might be a challenge. Trying to get that "unkempt, girly girl scout" look without channeling Demi Moore in J.I. Jane can be tricky. Mix your boyish pieces wisely by throwing in a clean cut coat, tailored cargo skinny pants, or even broken in granny boots.

Using J.Crew's collection as inspiration, I found a few military pieces around the Vintage Etsy World that wouldn't necessarily break the bank!

{Olive Ultra High Waste Skirt via Time Bandits Vintage; Navy Peaked Cap available at Nick and Nessies; 80's Leather Buckle Ankle Boots from James Rowland Shop; Wool Double Breasted Cardigan available at The Eves Like Us}

{Army Green Blazer from The Party Squirrel; Military Cap available at Story Book Vintage; Swiss Army Bag/Purse via Laurelinsailor; Leather Ankle Booties available at She Hearts Vintage; High Waste Shorts from Vonlenska Vintage}

So, what do you think? Would you wear this look?

If so, how would you incorporate it?