Once a uniform, now a symbol of effortless cool, the military jacket has reclaimed its place as a must-have after being spotted on the likes of Dua Lipa<\/a>, Sofia Richie Grainge, and Sophie Turner\u2014as well as a number of spring 2026 runways<\/a>.<\/p>\n Defined by a stand collar, epaulets, metal buttons, and a sharp cut, the military jacket<\/a> possesses a commanding air. While those signature details remain in current iterations, they\u2019ve been reimagined for the moment with cropped silhouettes, fresh hues, and unexpected fabrics that call on the style\u2019s roots while speaking to a modern wardrobe. It\u2019s outerwear as a statement of confidence.<\/p>\n Ralph Lauren Eliza grain de poudre jacket<\/p>\n Jump to review<\/a><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n From Kate Moss\u2019s Glastonbury days to Beyonc\u00e9\u2019s Renaissance<\/em> tour, the jacket has earned its cultural stripes, but returns to the zeitgeist this spring through a number of high-fashion takes: From Dior\u2019s double-layered menswear iteration (seen on Greta Lee on Vogue\u2019s<\/em> November 2025 cover<\/a>) to McQueen\u2019s floral fantasy and Ann Demeulemeester\u2019s true-to-form renditions, the season proves that this outerwear hero can be reinterpreted again and again.<\/p>\n Just remember: It\u2019s a fine line between statement and costume. Let the jacket add to your outfit, not define it. Below are five ways to style the best military jackets of the season.<\/p>\n Sometimes the best outfits happen come when you least expect them\u2014as illustrated here with a buttoned-up jacket from Ralph Lauren and worn-in jeans<\/a>. Round the look out with a fresh pop of color, courtesy of Reformation\u2019s cobalt blue<\/a> flats.<\/p>\nVogue<\/em>\u2019s Favorite Military Jackets<\/h2>\n
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