Fashion isn’t all about aesthetics, and tactical gear isn’t always about function.
In fact, form and function meet when it comes to tactical gear. Tactical gear has longevity and durability, but have transitioned from warfare landscapes to urban environments, where they hold new significance in fashion.
Every piece of what was once ‘armor’ now comes in elegant backpacks to functional leather boots in new colors. Boating wear, often regarded as outdoor and tactical wear, can now be incorporated into daily wear. But how do you start styling tactical wear? We’ve got you covered. Let’s discuss how to get those fits.
1. Embrace Functional Bags and Backpacks
In terms of practicality, tactical gear and clothing really excels, especially with its functional bags including backpacks, travel pouches, holsters and sling bags. This selection of tactical gear can help create an individual style and provide maximum protection for your devices, and comfort during daily travel. Most tactical bags are lightweight and high-quality, with additional versatility with a place for a laptop or even your stanley cup.
Choose backpacks that suit modern streetwear. Try to avoid bright colors and opt for black, tan or olive green bags.
If you are into tactical wear and look for regular hunting tools, guns, ammunition, and more, you’re probably familiar with good suppliers like BulkMunitions–but you can continue looking for accessories beyond just your usual tactical needs as they have now become stylish in recent years.
2. Layering with Tactical Jackets and Vests
Layering is an important concept of achieving the urban, tactical look and feel. It applies to many different fashion trends, but tactical jackets have now become staple, and vests provide the right level of edge for this. Water repellent outerwear with light drape, and extra pockets can add a layer of functionality to your clothing as well as an aesthetic appeal.
You can wear these with a durable and multi-functional tactical jacket in either neutral or earth tone to match with jeans or cargo pants. If a hoodie or any long-sleeve t-shirt seems too plain, layer a tactical vest over it to achieve the street-style outfit plus extra pockets for the smartphone or wallet or keys. Opt for recent designs for jackets and vests that enable the best fit and shape while still serving their purpose.
3. Tactical Pants: Rugged Meets Urban
Acitivewear used to be only for the gym. Leggings at some point were so popular. Many activewear outfits have become regular day time clothes, as some are versatile, possess stretchy for comfort, and more.
Just like activewear, tactical has now met urban. Tactical pants which are usually worn for outdoor activities now perfectly fit into casual wardrobe, sometimes even mixed with active wear. The reason is also partly style, partly function. They have multiple types of pockets, are sturdy, with some having reinforced fabric. Tactical pants are extremely durable and can bear rough use.
Tactical pants go best with plain t-shirts or hoodies, but you can dress them up a notch with a collared shirt.
4. Boots with Utility and Style
Ever see Dr. Martens being paraded by people? Well those Docs are a prime example of how regular boots inspired by tactical style have become mainstream. Tactical boots are made to survive long wears, and many conditions. Hunter boots are comfortable and durable and can be worn in both city environments and when going on a hiking or a trekking.
There are a lot of tactical boots that could look professionally sleek or punk when it blends with a rough and military feel. Moreover, bootcut jeans are ideal with boots, and is one of the nostalgic fashion trends returning.
5. Accessorize with Practicality
Details make up any look– enter accessories.
Some examples include tactical belts, which are durable and come with an adjustable size. They can be incorporated in any outfit but are best worn with jeans, tactical pants, and cargo shorts.
Have you ever come across products made from paracord? Not only are these bracelets, they are the tactical camping or hiking tools. Of course, you can add these accessories to complete your outfit.
6. Keep It Minimal: The Key to Tactical Fashion
Don’t overload your daily outfit with tactical pieces and accessories because it will overwhelm and take away the modern urban looks that you want (unless you really want to look super tactical, then you do you). Even a single piece of a military-like backpacks or jackets can be a staple piece combined with a basic outfit.
7. Experiment with Outdoor and Tactical Patterns
If you’re feeling a bit more brave, prints like camouflage could add a nice touch to your neutral tones. Wearing a camo jacket over black jeans or joggers feels like true tactical fashion.
You can also match camo with other earth tones like khaki, olive green and tan. They harmonize well with other neutral colors and this makes it easy to accessorize.
Final Thoughts: Embrace Practicality and Style
Wearing the tactical outfit and accessories with everyday apparel has become quite popular. Tactical fashion is based on practicality and has never been as accessible– you can now wear parts of it over everyday apparel to get style and functionality in your outfits.
So go through your hunting closet and then check what pieces can be incorporated into your next OOTD!
