How To Make Military Green Edgy

Cargo green pieces were a huge hit at the fall/winter shows this year, especially in the form of parka jackets and utility pocket pants. Cargo works as a practical layering material, lending a tough masculine exterior to any outfit, while being comfortable and totally element resistant at the same time. Even flouncy skirts and soft silk blouses lost their grace by being worn in the noticeable army tone. But how do we wear this trend without looking to much like a military sergeant? It may seem like a tough ordeal to transform such a rugged, war-driven color into an edgy wardrobe essential, but really it is much easier done than said. The key is to juxtapose cargo green’s masculine, utilitarian elements with the season’s most soft, romantic, and even sexy fabrics and colors.

Dries van Noten and Moschino Cheap and Chic both paired cargo green with a timeless leopard print. A cargo A-line skirt in itself is a juxtaposition, but layering a faux leopard vest on top adds a much needed dose of sex appeal that takes the look to the next level. Fendi channeled cargo green’s more feminine side with a two piece dress suit in the color topped off with a rich fur scarf. Fendi also pair a cargo green blouse with a classic cropped trench jacket and metallic embroidered skirt at a modest length. From being worn on a sheer, floor skimming gown at Christian Dior to being paired with the season’s young and casual jersey and cashmere knits at Vanessa Bruno and Twenty8Twelve, there is no option that doesn’t seem to work with cargo.

Mixing cargo with your favorite prints, textures, and fabrics is as easy as 1-2-3 as long as you keep a balance between masculine and feminine. Even leather works, as long as it is sleek and smooth. Replacing the sleeves of your cargo pocket jacket with leather is as edgy as you can get in this department. If you can imagine it, it can be done. So get to work with mixing and matching right now, taking inspiration from these runway looks below.