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Military Time

I am definitely a sucker for military-inspired pieces…I’ve pretty much never met a gold-buttoned double-breasted blazer I didn’t like (see the proof here & here).  So when I came across this jacket on the girls clearance rack while shopping for my daughter, I quickly reasoned that I could buy it for her to “grow into” and until then, I would just borrow it on occasion.  Needless to say, it’s become a new favorite of mine – let’s just say, I may have a hard time sharing when she’s finally ready to wear it.

What I’m wearing:

Old Navy sweater (similar), GapKids jacket (I wear an XL-XXL in girls tops/jackets, depending on the fit – similar here or here), J. Crew skirt (via eBay; similar here or here), H&M boots (similar here or here), R&J handbag (here), Dockers aviators (similar), c/o Christina M. Boutique bracelet (here), Merona watch (here)

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  6. The Love Hanger says

    Shopping in the kid's section can score you some major deals and cute ones at that! I found a comfy Mickey Mouse sweater in the boy's section and I love it. 🙂

    Your coat is so cute and I think I would have a hard time giving it up as well! <3

    toni

  10. Styleclouds says

    You look lovely! And I must admit I had a good laugh reading this post. It is just so funny what "excuses" we make to buy certain pieces of clothing. I am looking forward to the time when your daughter comes to claim her coat! 🙂 Have a wonderful Monday! xo, Christina

    http://www.styleclouds.de

  12. Sofia Donatelli says

    Good morning Kim,

    Hope you had a great weekend with your family.
    Love the military jacket! Can't believe it's from the kid's section. Great tip.

    Sofia
    stylishlyinlove.blogspot.com

  13. Sofia Donatelli says

    Good morning Kim,
    Hope you had a great weekend with your family. Love the military jacket. I can't believe you got in the kid's section. Great tip!

    Sofia
    stylishlyinlove.blogspot.com

  15. MerciBlahBlah says

    More and more I find myself shopping in the kids' section, especially for sweaters and sweatshirts, but the coat is a great idea too. L-O-V-E that gold skirt too. Saw a very similar one at JC Penny last week (Nicole Miller). Now I may have to go back for it. Hmmmm…..

  16. Samantha says

    I adore your thought process here, but there is absolutely NO WAY I can make that work. You buy a jacket for your daughter to grow into and wear it, 1) you're ultra sneaky and 2) your daughter's gonna have the best wardrobe in the history of time. I buy a jacket for my puppy to grow into and wear it, and it's a coin toss between social leper and doggy protective services showing up at my door 😉 Love your skirt, too!

    Sam
    Sam ipsa loquitur

  22. Amy Shaughnessy says

    I have a military inspired coat that I got from LOFT two years ago that is SO cute. Unfortunately I hate coats. I get so dang hot in them! I think I have worn it 2 times in 2 years. Crazy. Love your coat! You probably need it though. I'm in Louisiana and it doesn't get too cold here…

    Amy

    Fashion and Beauty Finds

  29. stylewithandie says

    I am loving the entire outfit! I have never been a fan of gold but this fall all the cute gold accents from buttons to bracelets has won me over! Excellent on matching the boots and handbag.

  34. Krystal Schlegel says

    Such a great jacket- and love the idea to save it for your daughter :). The turning trees and colorful leaves are so pretty in the background- can't wait for it to happen in Dallas!
    xo
    Krystal

  37. Finance Girl says

    i love this outfit. i tend to stay away from sparkly clothes because i always worry that it'll look like a party outfit. i like how the coat and sweater kind of subdues the sparkles!

  48. A J says

    The jacket is cute, love the military look. That skirt is my favorite though! SO fun, and I like how you made it a bit more casual here.

    -AJ
    FitTravelerAJ.blogspot.com