Military Sleeveless Peacoat + KCFW Friday Night.

Autumn/Fall, Date Night, Fall Layers, Fashion, Outfit Post, Shoes, Tomboy Style, Weekend Wear, 191 Comments

by Ashley

Ashley Style Blogger + Creative Director

I wanted something with a little grit for my second round of Kansas City Fashion Week shows. I’m way partial to the military trend because it incorporates two of my favorite things: olive green and tough elements. No girly giggles with this look; it’s all Neo from The Matrix meets 90s club kid, all wrapped in a military shell. The statement piece is definitely this ASOS sleeveless peacoat, a killer addition to my fall closet. It gives even more edge to a lace-up bodysuit and my go-to black jeans from Madewell. Final touches: more olive green with a pair of leather + snake skin booties (talk about a super stiletto!), a brass knuckle-esque ring, and bold black Kendra Scott earrings.

Ashley from LSR in a sleeveless military peacoat, a lace-up bodysuit, black Madewell jeans, and olive stiletto booties
ASOS sleeveless peacoat and booties (similar here) // Charlotte Russe bodysuit (similar here) // Madewell jeans // Forever21 ring (similar here) // Ray-Ban sunglasses
Ashley from LSR in a sleeveless military peacoat, a lace-up bodysuit, black Madewell jeans, and olive stiletto booties
ASOS sleeveless peacoat and booties (similar here) // Charlotte Russe bodysuit (similar here) // Madewell jeans // Forever21 ring (similar here) // Ray-Ban sunglasses
Ashley from LSR in a sleeveless military peacoat, a lace-up bodysuit, black Madewell jeans, and olive stiletto booties
ASOS sleeveless peacoat and booties (similar here) // Charlotte Russe bodysuit (similar here) // Madewell jeans // Forever21 ring (similar here)
Ashley from LSR in a sleeveless military peacoat, a lace-up bodysuit, black Madewell jeans, and olive stiletto booties
ASOS sleeveless peacoat and booties (similar here) // Charlotte Russe bodysuit (similar here) // Madewell jeans // Forever21 ring (similar here) // Ray-Ban sunglasses
Ashley from LSR in black Madewell jeans, and olive stiletto booties
ASOS booties (similar here) // Madewell jeans //
Ashley from LSR in a sleeveless military peacoat, a lace-up bodysuit, black Madewell jeans, and olive stiletto booties
ASOS sleeveless peacoat and booties (similar here) // Charlotte Russe bodysuit (similar here) // Madewell jeans // Forever21 ring (similar here) // Ray-Ban sunglasses
Ashley from LSR in a sleeveless military peacoat, a lace-up bodysuit, black Madewell jeans, and olive stiletto booties
ASOS sleeveless peacoat and booties (similar here) // Charlotte Russe bodysuit (similar here) // Madewell jeans // Forever21 ring (similar here) // Earrings c/o Kendra Scott// Ray-Ban sunglasses

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Kansas City Fashion Week: Friday Night at Union Station

The Friday night round of shows at Union Station didn’t disappoint. I was super impressed with Molly Elizabeth designs: all black and white with some a cool blend of sporty and feminine. Plus: thigh chains!

KCFW: Molly Elizabeth Designs via Ashley from LSR
Clockwise left to right: split screen + a thigh chain; loving that flirty hashtag dress; amazing use of black and white.

Davi was another favorite; super wearable, flirty, and lots of coral + navy (you guys know I’m down for coral, always). An orange tie dye dress from Fabrikate Designs caught my eye, and the sheer caftan from Jenna Sea was gorgeous.

KCFW: Davi, Fabrikate Designs, and Jenna Sea via Ashley from LSR
Clockwise left to right: Loved the tie dye layers at Fabrikate Designs; need that sheer caftan from Jenna Sea in my life next summer; a gorgeous coral beaded tank and printed shorts from Davi; the finale walk at Davi, complete with my favorite little coral crop top.

A designer challenge was a fun part of the show: each designer entered a look into the contest for the audience to vote on. The winner? This piece of artwork from Lucia’s Sarto. Seriously, how amazing is it? I have no idea where I’d ever wear it (or how I would sit down), but I need it.

KCFW: The Spoonflower Designer Challenge featuring Lucia's Sarto, Alexis Cook, and Alicia Janesko via Ashley from LSR
Clockwise left to right: This dream of a dress was absolutely insane via Lucia’s Sarto; a sassy lipstick print skirt from Alexis Cook; a gorgeous floaty caftan from the super talented Alicia Janesko.

KCFW veteran Lauren Bander sent out a really cool collection; I was totally smitten over the solid-colored dresses. Simple, easy, and they moved so well. The final show of the night came from Project Runway contestant Joshua Christensen, who balanced his set with futuristic pieces for men + women.

KCFW: Lauren Bander via Ashley from LSR
Left to right: Kelly green + the perfect length from Lauren Bander; this easy + breezy maxi was a stunning shade of aqua.
KCFW: Joshua Christensen via Ashley from LSR
Clockwise left to right: Joshua Christensen’s gorgeous white gown was a crowd fave; menswear with some attitude + a halter/harness I really wanted to try on; the final walk with Joshua + his model.

Such a fun round! The KCFW coverage continues next week with my rundown of Saturday night at Union Station.

Linking up with My Girlish Whims, Stylin in St. Louis, Doused in Pink + Curly Crafty Mom, Mix & Match Fashion, Chic Street Style, The Penniless Socialite + The Tiny Heart, The Red Closet Diary, Happiness at Mid Life, Life of Malones + East Coast Chic, VMG206, Birdie Shoots, Adri Lately + Jeans and a Teacup, Style Elixir, The Fashionista Momma, More Pieces of Me + Sincerely Jenna Marie, Michelle’s Pa(i)ge + Northwest Blonde, and Pink Sole + Cha Cha The Fashion Genius.

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191 Comments

  1. WELL HELLO GORGEOUS, EDGY, SEXY LADY! How stunning are your mixed media booties and olive vest coat!! I want to steal them off of you! Perfect as usual!

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    1. Haha, thanks Pamela! 🙂 I couldn’t resist the sleeveless coat- suuuuuch a cool piece. And the booties just capped it all off.

  19. I do love that sleeveless peacoat! I’m so excited that the vest trend is back with more modern, trend and figure flattering cuts. Vests/sleeveless jackets are such versatile pieces as they can layer pretty much anything!
    FashionEdible

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    1. Vests are awesome- so glad longer versions like this are on trend right now; they actually provide a little warmth! 🙂

  27. Holy crow, can this be any sexier? I can totally see you getting a lot of good out of that coat, and those boots, oh my goodness I should say I’ve died and gone to boot heaven! AMAZING!!

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  50. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a jacket like this before, I’m digging it. I am loving those black jeans too. You do look very matrix. You know I’ve never watched that series in full let alone a movie.

    liz jo @sundays with sophie

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