Best Leave it to the Gents

I have a real dislike for looking too ‘themed’ or ‘boxed-in’ which is why when trends like military, naval, Victoriana etc end up in the trend roundup reports, I tend to shirk away.  There is nothing wrong with period/themed trends like those but for me personally, to be decked out head to toe in one of them would be plain ridiculous and I’d be cringing as I was walking.  Case in point, hints of military have seeped back in but not in the full blown force as it was a few seasons ago.  Luella gave some horse riding/Sgt Pepper type coats whilst Aquascutum interpreted bits of the Crimean War with a few military touches. 

I do believe though that nothing can touch the real thing as I came across this gentleman on the bus (of which regiment I cannot be sure but you’re welcome to hunt through this index to find out…) in a red military coat, hat complete with navy red-piped trousers.  I think I would feel a little silly if I was to jump on the same bus as him clad in a fashion interpretation of his uniform, especially one that was trying to emulate the real thing as much as possible. 

However, whilst I may not be down for doing the head to toe military invasion, but I am keen to find navy trousers with that same vivid red piping as well as adding gold buttons to jackets or trouser pockets that are decidedly un-military like.  Hopefully this gent would approve.