Military Surplus Store

Fashion on a Budget: Army Surplus Clothing

Think James Dean in his leather jacket, aviator shades and dog tag necklace. Think Avril Lavigne in her camouflage cargo pants, tank top and combat boots. Remember Tom Cruise in his bomber jacket in Top Gun? How about Gwen Stefani or Pink in their neon army jackets? Think you have to pay a fortune to get the same threads? Think again! With army surplus clothing stores, you’ll be ready to rock it out like the best of them.

Military-inspired clothing has been worn by the fashionable, non-conformist set since time immemorial. It gives off that rebellious, devil-may-care attitude that we all love to imitate. In recent years, we have seen army-inspired creations waltz their way down the runway. Big name designers like Rei Kawakubo and Yohji Yamamoto have combined the industrial look of army clothing with more whimsical creations. We’ve seen pea coats, bomber jackets, British trench coats make a comeback and we all want one for our own wardrobes.

But in a time of recession when we can’t afford to splurge on fashion, where can you get the look for less? Believe it or not, army surplus clothing stores are your best bet.

Whether you’re looking for casual, outdoor wear like shorts, cargo pants, shirts, hoodies, sweaters, caps or belts, you’ll find it in an army surplus clothing store. You can even get good quality winter wear in an army store – the U.S. government provides only the best thermal clothes for their service men and women, after all. They also have rain apparel and water proof gear.

If you’re more fashion-oriented, there are a lot of items that will make your closet happy. First up are the authentic aviator shades that will make you look Top Gun cool. Plus, there are accessories like dog chains, rings and old medals that you can turn into necklace pendants that you can mix and match with your more modern jewelry.

And, ah, don’t forget the jackets. The jackets are one of the main reasons why I love going to military surplus stores. I’m a jacket person and I love to pair them with the most uncommon articles of clothing in my wardrobe. All my friends love the pea coat I bought a couple of months ago that I wear with jeans. And I love to wear the bomber jacket I bought two weeks ago with the frillier dresses I own. It just gives out that unconventional vibe I adore.

A lot of people ask where I get my clothes and sometimes I tell them - sometimes I like to keep it secret. That's the perk of being a vintage shopper: there's always an air of mystery when it comes to your wardrobe. So there's nothing like wearing military surplus clothing because not only do you get great pieces, but you also get to choose whether to disclose or not where you got them.

So, if you're looking for cheap, quality clothes, head on to your nearest army surplus clothing store right now. I promise you, you're bound to have one of the best shopping experiences you will ever have in your entire life. And unlike other shopping sprees, you won't have to walk away penniless.

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