What is Military Fashion? 10 Styles You'll Want to Dress Your Characters In | Costume Design Notebook
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This edition of the Costume Design Notebook is about "Military".
From cool, classic styles to slightly quirky, unique ones, I have designed 10 types of military fashion that you'll want to dress your characters in.
What is military fashion?
Military fashion is fashion that has its roots in military uniforms and military-grade clothing and equipment.
It's not just about colors and patterns like khaki, olive, and camouflage; flight jackets, cargo pants, combat boots, and service caps are also iconic elements.
It is also characterized by many details that were originally born for practical purposes, such as large pockets, belts, straps, and metal hardware.
Depending on the elements you incorporate, you can drastically change the impression, from a dignified style reminiscent of a military uniform to something casual that is closer to everyday wear.
Now, please take a look at the 10 styles I have created.
01 | Aviator Blouson × Parachute Pants

【Color Palette】
Sage Green × Ivory × Orange
【Overall】
Short flight blouson with fur × Large parachute pants.
An oversized silhouette that puffs out both top and bottom.
Cinched at the waist with a black belt, with a vertical harness layered over it.
【Top】
Sage green flight blouson.
Waist-length, thick ribbed hem, voluminous sleeves.
Ivory fur around the collar.
Large cigar pocket on the sleeve + orange zipper.
Inner is an ivory shirt.
【Bottom】
Ivory large parachute pants.
Wide width that puffs out significantly from waist to below the knee.
Large cargo pockets on both legs.
Ankles cinched with cords.
【Footwear】
Black to dark brown platform lace-up boots.
Buckle belt at the ankle.
【Equipment/Accessories】
Flight goggles / Dog tags / Black harness / Utility pouch
02 | Cavalry Officer Set

【Color Palette】
Deep Olive × Sand Beige × Dark Brown
【Overall】
Short cavalry jacket × Ultra-wide riding culottes.
A silhouette with a slim upper body and a significantly puffed-out lower body from the waist down.
Brown leather and gold decorations concentrated on the upper body.
【Top】
Deep olive short cavalry jacket.
High neck, double gold buttons.
Large epaulets on shoulders + gold fringe.
Gold molding and chains arranged from chest to shoulder.
Diagonal brown leather belt.
【Bottom】
Sand beige ultra-wide riding culottes.
Volume that flares out significantly from the waist to the left and right.
Pleats on the inside, dark-colored vertical panels on the outside.
Gold buttons arranged vertically on the outer panels.
【Footwear】
Dark brown long riding boots.
Below-knee length, slim silhouette.
【Equipment/Accessories】
Officer's peaked cap / Leather gloves / Sam Browne belt / Cavalry officer's saber
03 | Military Long Coat × Shorts

【Color Palette】
Olive Drab × Sand Beige × Charcoal
【Overall】
Military long coat reaching near the ankles × Shorts.
A long, vertical silhouette with the front wide open.
A composition that reveals short bottoms and leg harnesses from under a long coat.
【Top】
Olive drab military long coat.
High neck + storm flap.
Long length with the front wide open and deep slits at the hem.
Large-capacity pockets and multiple straps arranged.
Inner is a sand beige shirt + black tie.
【Bottom】
Charcoal high-waisted shorts.
Multiple black belts at the waist.
Leg harness + holster on one thigh.
【Footwear】
Black platform combat boots.
Below-knee length, lace-up + buckle.
Charcoal ribbed leg warmers on top.
【Equipment/Accessories】
Military cap / Leather gloves / Leg holster / Dog tags
04 | Scout Poncho × Slim Cargo Pants

【Color Palette】
Smoke Green × Stone Gray × Charcoal
【Overall】
Large scout poncho × Slim cargo pants.
An inverted triangle silhouette with a wide upper body and a slim lower body.
Belts, harnesses, and cords arranged vertically across the entire poncho.
【Top】
Smoke green large hooded poncho.
Long fabric volume extending from shoulders to near the thighs.
Asymmetrical hem that drops long in the center both front and back.
Tactical harness and multiple fixing belts on the chest.
Subtle camouflage pattern on the surface.
【Bottom】
Charcoal slim cargo pants.
Slim silhouette that follows the lines of the legs.
Leg pouch and multiple fixing belts on the thigh.
【Footwear】
Black combat boots.
Mid-length, platform, lace-up + buckle belt.
【Equipment/Accessories】
Boonie hat / Tactical gloves / Leg pouch / Utility pouch / Dog tags
05 | Military Band Short Cape × Pumpkin Pants

【Color Palette】
Deep Red × Off-White × Matte Black
【Overall】
Military band-style short cape × pumpkin pants.
A silhouette that keeps the upper body short and neat, with rounded volume from the waist to above the knees.
Deep red and gold decorations are concentrated on the upper body.
【Top】
Deep red short cape.
A short length that spreads out in a circle from the shoulders.
Features gold trim, epaulets, braided cords, and tassels.
Underneath is a black short jacket + off-white stand-up collar frills.
A wide double belt at the waist.
【Bottom】
Off-white pumpkin pants.
A balloon silhouette that puffs out significantly from the waist and is cinched at the hem above the knees.
Vertical deep red × black lines and gold buttons on the sides.
【Footwear】
Black knee-high boots.
Lace-up + buckle belt.
Paired with black high socks.
【Equipment/Accessories】
Military band shako hat / leather gloves / braided shoulder cord / leather belt
06 | Tail Jacket × Pleated Mini Skirt

【Color Palette】
Khaki Green × Off-White × Antique Gold
【Overall】
Tail jacket that is short in the front and long only in the back × pleated mini skirt.
The upper body is kept slim, with the long jacket hem falling behind to add a vertical silhouette.
Based in khaki, with gold lines and metal fittings placed throughout.
【Top】
Slim-fit khaki green tail jacket.
A swallowtail style with the front length at the waist and the back extending to near the calves.
Epaulets on the shoulders, and gold buttons, chains, and medal-style parts on the chest.
A thick belt + diagonal strap at the waist.
【Bottom】
Khaki green pleated mini skirt.
A short length with fine pleats all around.
Two horizontal antique gold lines at the hem.
【Footwear】
Black lace-up boots below the knee.
Slim heel silhouette + ankle buckle.
【Equipment/Accessories】
Officer's peaked cap / white gloves / thigh-high garters / chain accessories
07 | Front-Open Jacket × Shorts Style

【Color Palette】
Khaki Green × Beige × Antique Gold
【Overall】
Front-open short jacket × cross-design inner top × shorts.
A silhouette that aligns the upper body and bottom with short lengths, creating a large vertical line on the legs with knee-high boots.
Based in khaki and black, with antique gold fittings and chains.
【Top】
Khaki green front-opening short jacket.
Cropped length above the waist, slim long sleeves.
Antique gold trim on the collar, cuffs, and front edges.
Underneath is a black cross-strap inner top.
Choker-style strap at the neck.
【Bottom】
Khaki green shorts.
A compact silhouette that sits low on the waist.
Thick belt at the waist + multiple thin belts and chains.
Leg pouch on one side, garter belt on the thigh.
【Footwear】
Black knee-high boots.
Above-the-knee length, slim high-heel style.
Buckle belts at the opening and ankle, gold line on the edge.
【Equipment/Accessories】
Officer's cap / fingerless gloves / leg pouch / leg harness / chain accessories
08 | Rebellious Military Style with a Broken Service Cap

【Color Palette】
Dark Khaki × Sand Beige × Bordeaux Red
【Overall】
Asymmetrical short jacket × slim pants.
A slim silhouette combining a deconstructed jacket with one shoulder exposed and pants that follow the legs.
Accented with a broken service cap, camouflage, and a bordeaux red belt.
【Top】
Dark khaki asymmetrical short jacket.
A one-shoulder structure that covers one shoulder while dropping significantly from the other.
Large camouflage blocks on part of the bodice and sleeves.
Underneath is a black cross-strap inner top.
【Bottom】
Black slim military pants.
Thick belt at the waist + a long bordeaux red belt running diagonally.
Leg pouch and multiple securing belts on the thigh.
【Footwear】
Dark khaki × black hard boots.
Large boot covers that cover below the knee.
Multiple buckle belts + platform heels.
【Equipment/Accessories】
Service cap with the top boldly missing / leather gloves / leg pouch / long bordeaux red belt
09 | Officer's Short Jacket × Ultra-Wide Culottes

【Color Palette】
Navy × Off-White × Gold × Bordeaux
【Overall】
Short officer's jacket × ultra-wide culottes that spread like a skirt.
An A-line silhouette with a linear, compact upper body and a widely spreading lower body.
Based in navy and off-white, with gold and bordeaux as accent colors.
【Top】
Navy double-breasted short jacket.
Cropped length that cuts off above the waist.
Features gold buttons, gold trim, epaulets, and chain decorations on the chest.
Underneath is a white shirt + bordeaux tie.
【Bottom】
Off-white ultra-wide culottes.
Long length that spreads widely from the waist to the hem.
Vertical navy and bordeaux panels on the left and right.
Gold buttons on the front, subtle gold decorations near the hem.
【Footwear】
Black lace-up boots.
Ankle length, thick heels.
Gold fittings placed partially.
【Equipment/Accessories】
Officer's cap / leather gloves / chain brooch / leather belt / mini satchel bag
10 | Giant Hooded Vest × Military Logo Shorts

【Color Palette】
Sand Beige × Matte Black × Neon Lime
【Overall】
Oversized giant hooded vest × cropped inner top × shorts.
A silhouette that wraps from the head to the hips in a large vest, with a slim black look underneath.
Sand beige on the outside, black on the inside, with neon lime as a thin accent.
【Top】
Sand beige giant hooded long vest.
Extra-large hood that sticks out squarely, wide body, long length that covers the hips.
Fine line patterns and multiple black belts and buckles on the surface.
Underneath is a black long-sleeved cropped top.
Multiple thin belts and harnesses from under the chest to the waist.
【Bottom】
Black military logo shorts.
Loose straight width.
Target mark and English logo on the hem.
Neon lime accents on the waist belt and side parts.
【Footwear】
Black platform combat boots.
Mid-length, lace-up + multiple buckle belts.
Neon lime accents on the fittings and edges.
【Equipment/Accessories】
Fingerless gloves / harness belt / leg pouch / strap charm
Incorporating Military into Character Costumes
Military fashion can be incorporated through various elements, not just khaki or camouflage patterns, but also jacket shapes, pockets, belts, boots, and metal fittings.
Combine a cropped jacket with a pleated skirt for a cute look.
Go for a heavy, substantial look with a long coat.
Use large hoods or unconventional silhouettes for a character outfit with a unique twist.
Even with the same military theme, the silhouette and impression change significantly depending on which elements you choose.
Please enjoy comparing them while looking for an outfit that would suit your character.🌱
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