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, Sofia Richie Grainge, and Sophie Turner—as well as a number of spring 2026 runways.
Defined by a stand collar, epaulets, metal buttons, and a sharp cut, the military jacket possesses a commanding air. While those signature details remain in current iterations, they’ve been reimagined for the moment with cropped silhouettes, fresh hues, and unexpected fabrics that call on the style’s roots while speaking to a modern wardrobe. It’s outerwear as a statement of confidence.
Vogue’s Favorite Military Jackets The Classic Style
Nili Lotan Betsy military jacket
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The Fitted Option
ME+EM fitted military jacket
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The White Silk
Colleen Allen silk-duchesse jacket
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The Runway Pick
Chloé fitted jacket
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The Buttoned Up Look
Ralph Lauren Eliza grain de poudre jacket
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From Kate Moss’s Glastonbury days to Beyoncé’s Renaissance tour, the jacket has earned its cultural stripes, but returns to the zeitgeist this spring through a number of high-fashion takes: From Dior’s double-layered menswear iteration (seen on Greta Lee on Vogue’s November 2025 cover) to McQueen’s floral fantasy and Ann Demeulemeester’s true-to-form renditions, the season proves that this outerwear hero can be reinterpreted again and again.
Just remember: It’s 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.
The Unexpected Pairings Sometimes the best outfits happen come when you least expect them—as illustrated here with a buttoned-up jacket from Ralph Lauren and worn-in jeans. Round the look out with a fresh pop of color, courtesy of Reformation’s cobalt blue flats.
Ralph Lauren
Eliza grain de poudre jacket
Loewe
mini Flamenco clutch
Reformation
Ludo flat sandals
The Tomboy Twist Chloé’s floral velvet iteration gives the uniform a touch of romantic femininity. Pair it with a white tee, denim, and a glove-like oxford for an outfit that transitions seamlessly from office hours to candlelit dinners.
Leset
Margo layered long sleeve
Khaite
Danielle stretch jeans
Andrea Gomez
Antonia full leather shoes
The Equestrian Style Channel countryside sophistication with Zara’s khaki military jacket. Style it with Loulou de Saison’s denim culottes, Burberry’s riding boots, and Quince’s bucket bag for a look that is equally at home on muddy paths or city pavements.
Loulou de Saison
Isu denim shorts
Quince
Italian leather shoulder bag
The Closet Staples Ground your military jacket with wardrobe essentials, like a white button-down, grey V-neck sweater, and black trousers. It is the perfect balance of polish that only minimalism allows, letting the jacket shine without being overbearing.
Nili Lotan
Betsy military jacket
Banana Republic
The Everyday shirt
J.Crew
cashmere v-neck sweater
Cos
tailored straight-leg pants
The Boho Take Opposites attract. Soften the jacket’s sharp lines with a looser pant; we love it with Toteme’s wide-leg, pleated style for a balance of structure and ease. Complete the idea with Khaite’s strappy sandals and Le Sundial’s beaded necklace for a laid-back finish.
ME+EM
fitted military jacket
Toteme
pleated wide-leg pants
Le Sundial
Tina smoky quartz necklace
Khaite
Simee ankle sandals
Shop more military-inspired jackets:
Ralph Lauren
Wilmington jacket