21 Gun Salute to Military Chic Fashion

Spring isn't just about floral dresses, bright colors, and sexy sandals. Military silhouettes and colors are sticking around for spring. Designers expanded the trend to the basics; t-shirts, sandals, cargo's, shorts and jackets. Hands down Balmain did it the best. Their SS 2010 Ready-to-Wear collection was sick. Check out the video below!!!! Made me want to stand and salute Christophe Decarnin.


The cool thing about this trend is that it can be budget friendly. Here are some looks for less inspired by Balmain.

left: Balmain khaki multi Buckles flats, $1399;right: Steve Madden Genevvaa sandals, $79

left: Balmain Legion Sandals, $1276; right: Newport News buckle sandal, $29

left: Balmain sequined asymmetrical dress, $3540; right: Wisch sequined tank top, $89.99

left: Balmain chain-mail jersey dress, $6225; right: Topshop mesh and chain dress, $100

left: Balmain distressed cropped jeans, $1610; right: Bebe crystal Skinny jeans, $129

left: Balmain military shorts with mesh, $3200; right: Express embellished shorts, $49.50

 left: Balmain leather motocross pants, $5330; right: French Connection leggings, $89 (Bluefly.com)

 left: Balmain khaki camouflage pants, $4,705; right: Gap The New Cargo, $59.50 on sale for $30
 

left: Balmain oversized cotton military shirt, $1345; right: Old Navy twill cargo zip, $39.50

left: Balmain faded denim jacket, $4435; right: AE Chambray Moto jacket, $39.95

left: Balmain silk-georgette camouflage top, $4434; right: Zara blouse, $79.90

left: Balmain military blazer, $5075; right: Arden B military shine jacket, $39.99