Sir, No, Sir!

            One of my least favorite trends that just cannot seem to die is the military trend. When I think of this trend I think of angst-y, alternative teens who wear their secondhand military jackets embellished with patches of their favorite alternative bands. Too much mall goth and not enough military-chic. Well apparently the epidemic has stricken the world once again and soon we'll be seeing those dulled greens and khakis all over the mall. 

            There is one piece though that holds hope for the universe with this trend. When diving between the goths and the pretzel stand at the mall, walk into the Gap. 
            Ignore the tragic camo fatigue skirt and go towards the dresses. Stand up a little straighter when you see what they've done to the classic shirt dress. This utility shirt dress is an answer to prayers from the fashion gods. A classic shirt dress in either military green or khaki, appears to be any other shirt dress until the details. Military inspired pockets, buttons, and shoulder straps make this dress more trendy than tragic and has the possibility to survive almost every season, black tights for winter and sexy sandals for summer. Belt it, wear it with a sweater, wear it with heels. I don't care how to wear it, just make sure you do. 
             If we're going to fall into this trend, let's do it the right way with pieces like this that are made on trend by the small details and don't make us look like we forgot to take off our "Sexy G.I. Jane" costume from Halloween. Also remember, as with any trend, wear ONE trend item at a time, because if I see you ruining this shirt dress by accessorizing with dog tags and clunky boots, I'll ship you off to a drill sergeant where you belong.