Elevate Your Wardrobe: How to Style Military Jackets Like Dakota Fanning and Vanessa Hudgens

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The military jacket is one of your most versatile fashion pieces. Last week, Miranda Kerr showed us how it can be worn with a short skirt and a printed blouse.

Vanessa Hudgens’ Rugged Chic

Vanessa Hudgens wore her jacket earlier this year to complete a rugged look. On her way to Rome, she slipped into a warm and comfortable outfit consisting of a furry scarf, black leggings, and lace-up knee-high boots, topped by an oversized military parka.

Vanessa Hudgens’ outfit here looks like it was hurriedly thrown together, but thanks to her fantastic parka, it’s still very paparazzi-ready. We can’t take our eyes off the embroidered details on the sleeves and cuffs of that parka. Gorgeous details like those quickly identified Vanessa Hudgens’ topper as the following Free People “Golden Quills” military parka.

Vanessa Hudgens showcased a chic ensemble in Rome, Italy, on February 22, 2013, featuring Wildfox Sun classic fox sunglasses in matte black, Jeffrey Campbell Joe lace-up boots, Bleulab Detour leggings in black, a Free People Golden Quills military parka, a Chanel black quilted leather backpack, and a Dolce & Gabbana Miss Pocket leather shoulder bag handbag toteVanessa Hudgens showcased a chic ensemble in Rome, Italy, on February 22, 2013, featuring Wildfox Sun classic fox sunglasses in matte black, Jeffrey Campbell Joe lace-up boots, Bleulab Detour leggings in black, a Free People Golden Quills military parka, a Chanel black quilted leather backpack, and a Dolce & Gabbana Miss Pocket leather shoulder bag handbag tote (Credit: Maria La Torre / WENN)

Dakota Fanning’s Casual Cool

Jenna Dewan likes hers in camouflage. Here, we feature young actress Dakota Fanning wearing her military jacket and super casual clothes to keep her warm in NYC.

Dakota Fanning styled her studded army jacket with a Louis Vuitton Sofia Coppola bag and Converse All Star Core Hi Black Monochrome shoesDakota Fanning styled her studded army jacket with a Louis Vuitton Sofia Coppola bag and Converse All Star Core Hi Black Monochrome shoes (Credit: POP / WENN)

Even if the trend ends, your military jacket will still be very useful. Wear it to temper the sweetness of a maxi dress. Pair it with tights and a cropped top for an effortless look. Or toughen up some casual looks like shorts and a cute top.

Dakota Fanning wears Quay Eyewear Kat sunglasses with a studded Current/Elliott Commander jacketDakota Fanning wears Quay Eyewear Kat sunglasses with a studded Current/Elliott Commander jacket in Manhattan, New York City, New York, April 19, 2013 (Credit: POP / WENN)