Taking the stand: Military Jackets
Let’s start by reviewing the case: Military Jackets have been popular amongst musicians for quite some time. The Beatles wore them on their 1967 album, “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.” Michael Jackson wore an all leather one in “Thriller” and now Britney Spears is rocking the look on her “Circus” tour. (Refer to Exhibit A)
But it appears the look has left the stage and is now on the streets. (Yes, M.J. has being wearing them for years, but we don’t count peeps living in Never Never Land in this court). Both Beyonce Knowles and Kanye were spotted wearing military-inspired jackets while out on the town. Meanwhile, Rihanna was seen wearing a simpler version with shorts during the day. (Refer to Exhibit B) And in Milan and Paris, mere mortals have been spotted sporting the look. (Refer to Exhibit C)
Evidence:
Exhibit A
Exhibit B
Exhibit C
So, members of The Pretty Committee, what’s your verdict? Can this trend march ON or march OUT?
The first two in exhibit C are acceptable, but the rest are only appropriate for stage. Rihanna has been showing some serious bad judgment lately. I’m talking about the jacket, of course. (Her friend behind her appears to be wearing acid washed jeans. Are you sure this isn’t a photo of her mom from 1986?) This style is something that once designers pare down some of the flash could be quite cute. These examples are not cute. Judgment: rehab.
Trendspotter: It was exactly one year ago that I spotted this trend on a mannequin in a popular London department store. The first thing or should I say person that comes to mind is Michael Jackson. In fact, I don’t think I can get passed it. Maybe if M.J. was still cool it’d be okay? Kanye, I’m a fan…I can’t have you wearing that. As Chris Rock would say, “You look like Capt’n Crunch.”
Lady Lex: It’s like a mix between Michael Jackson and those wooden soldiers from the nutcracker. Oh, and the flying monkeys from “The Wizard of Oz.” This style screams uniform and/or costume, so I’d probably avoid it.
Jess: This look is best worn to a costume party, on stage, or just not worn at all. Out of all the exhibits, I am partial to the military jacket on the male “mortal”. However, the military jacket needs to put up a white flag and surrender.
Ashley: As a girl who has never been in need of a little shoulder boost, I vehemently argue that this fad must come to pass and soon, very, very soon. The toned down men’s versions actual make me kind of dig the look, but the women’s looks solidly prove that the military style jacket needs to make a quick retreat.
Left-tie: Left…left…left…WRONG…left. This look only works if you are famous. A regular person caught wearing a military style jacket should be tried for war crimes. This look is an attention getter and unless you’ve got the social rank of a general…don’t ask don’t tell don’t wear!
Verdict: It’s time to put up the white flag military jackets, you’ve been defeated.
XOXO,
The Gals and Guy of INPT
