Take heed! Your local Topshop, Zara and H&M will soon be flooded with military jackets. These were all over the runways of Balmain, Temperly, Ralph Lauren, Alexander McQueen and Colette Dinnigan. {thanks, Fashionising!} Even our fave Phillip Lim also has one available - in case you needed more persuading...
Since I can't afford the stunning Balmain version, I'm eyeing up this vintage navy jacket from Rice & Beans Vintage. It's not terribly expensive, plus it is vintage so it's just more special, you know?
If you're concerned with the Sergeant Pepper-ness, a more subtle take on the trend (but equally well-priced and also vintage) is available at Nasty Girl Vintage:
Not that the versatility of these jackets is in any doubt, but for some styling inspiration let's check out the 'sometimes tragically dressed but presently rather gorgeous' Mischa Barton drumming up her Temperley jacket in two different ways:
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