Combat Boots and Olive Utility Jacket 2025 Look
Combat boots and utility jackets have made a come back every couple of years and I have enjoyed the trend throughout the years. I love adding that more masculine or edgy piece to an outfit, especially when it create a little dichotomy. When putting together today’s outfit, I tried to add elements to make it current by choosing a pair of denim that is trending: the cuffed straight jeans.
I have had several olive utility jackets over the years, never settling on one that I loved. Most I wear for a couple of years before donating them, the problem usually being the size or one that was too trendy. I founnd this one while thrifting and I knew it would be one that I wouldn’t tire of because it fit me just the right way and it has one of my favorite elements: embroidery. It was originally from Loft.
As I mentioned, I wanted to keep the look current, so I chose my jeans accordingly. I have add these for a few years now, before big cuffs made a comeback. So keep those items you like in your closet, whether they are particularly trendy or not: they will most likely make a comeback and you might be able to change them a little if they look dated. For example, I had these cuffed under for a year or two when I didn’t like the cuff.
My combat boots are old and from Target: I have enjoyed the fur detail on cold days: it give them that extra cozy factor. They are also very comfortable.
Last, I am wearing a embellished 3/4 tee that my friend gave me a couple years ago: I always forget it, but it drapes really well and makes a pretty statement with the sequins.
A bientôt!
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22 Comments
Penny
Oh I absolutely love the last outfit – you look fab in it. The black btop is great and the boots are amazing!
mimifce
Thanks! That top is really fun!
Andrea Nine
I love a utility jacket like that! Especially in olive! Casual chic!
mimifce
And to me, it never goes out of style.
Danielle
They look great!
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mimifce
Thanks, Danielle!
Joanne
I love that embroidery detail on your jacket too! This is such a cute outfit…. one I’ll have to keep in mind for early spring.
mimifce
I love details like that.
jodie
I think the idea of having a couple of different edgy, feminine, and all different kinds of vibes makes your closet more complete.
Love how this came together,
XOOX
Jodie
mimifce
It really does make it more interesting!
Nancy
Just like kimonos, utility jackets are here in Europe never popular. So I’m not used to them. I do love combat boots though, very cool!
mimifce
It really is interesting how things are different in Europe.
Ashley
I love mixing masculine and feminine elements, too! And so glad to hear that utility jackets are back- I’ve got one in my closet that was such a much-loved favorite a few years, and now I’m going to pull it out again!
-Ashley
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mimifce
It all cycles back, right?
Marsha Banks
I had read combat boots were on the way out, but I sure am seeing them everywhere. Someone goofed, right? I love the embroidery on your jacket and can see you keeping it for many years. I remember wearing cuffed jeans in the 80s when my kids were little. The jeans I’ve been buying have been a little too wide at the bottom to be able to cuff right.
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mimifce
Ha ha! I think it probably depends who you read! I like my combat boots and will continue to wear them!
Jennifer
I want to get a pair of combat boots!
Jennifer
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mimifce
All of mine are old, but they have held up well.
Kathrine Eldridge
I love the combat boots with the cuffed jeans! I need to create this look for myself!
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mimifce
I thought it kept it more modern to choose that pair of jeans. Thanks!
Leslie Susan Clingan
And that is why I hate to get rid of anything. Everything comes back in style again!! As long as I don’t gain too much weight, I can keep things and wear them again when they are trending. Love the cuffed jeans with the combat boots. I have both and need to try them together. My cuffed jeans are very comfy but I haven’t worn them much. This will give me a new way to wear them.
Your olive jacket is so cute, too. Love that it has a kind of military or utility feel but has that feminine embroidery too. Great contrast.
mimifce
It’s been really fun to really dive into what I have and see if I can make it more current or trendy.