More than a decade has passed since 2010. That means it’s only natural that fashion trends from that era have returned to Instagram feeds, including 2016’s military jacket.
I remember buying mine from Gap in 2013 and thinking it was a fashionable item. Well, I’m here to tell you that the green military jacket is back to reclaim that title.
Whether you call the color olive, sage, or army green, brands like Abercrombie, Free People, J. Crew, and Urban Outfitters have revived the iconic outerwear and it’s more fashionable than ever.
The nostalgic jackets have since received a 2025 update. The muted hue now takes shape in trendy chore jackets, barn coats and cropped silhouettes. Think more about quiet luxury than battlefield readiness (although we see a lot of that too).
This new and improved version of the 2010s jacket makes the perfect layering piece as temperatures begin to drop, whether paired with a dress and motorcycle boots or low-rise jeans and ballet flats.
It’s time for the 2016 green military jacket to return to your wardrobe. Shop the best from Old Navy, Gap and more.
