Bandwagon Mania: Military Madness

Who knew that boots and clothing issued by the government would become so fashionable? The military inspired trend has been around for many seasons but the current trend that I have been seeing everywhere is the military inspired boot. Military boots are great for the current Spring season, but they can translate into looks for Fall also. These types of boots are the best of the Androgynous, mixing masculine and feminine elements. Lace up military boots are complimented by patterned tights worn with dresses, skirts and shorts and well as look very stylish with skinny jeans tucked into them.

These are a few examples of how I have seen military inspired boots worn at Cal State Long Beach:

CSULB Fashion Design Student

Military Inspired Riding Boots
CSULB Fashion Student: Bought at a Thrift Store for $7

Clarrissa- CSULB Fashion Merchandising Student
Bought at Payless in January

Tara- CSULB Fashion Student
Gray Military Lace Up Boots

I have also seen this trend in magazines and on various celeberties also.

Got Milk Ad in Seventeen magazine featuring Julianne Hough
(look at the boots!)

A close up of the boots in the Got Milk ad

These boots were featured in Rachael Ray's
February magazineas one of her top 5 spring trends.

Celebs wearing the Military Madness trend
Rihanna, Jessica Alba, Kat Deely and ?

If you are interested in jumping on the bandwagon and taking advantage of the military madness trend, here is a collage of suggested stores that sell them and their prices. Enjoy!