Want to jump on the camouflage trend but don’t know how? Try these 3 tips
21.10.2026
Translation: Jessica Johnson-Ferguson
Polka dots and leopard print are taking a break for now. This autumn, a pattern originally intended to go unnoticed is taking centre stage.
Although camouflage prints are meant to make you blend in, these pants are currently having the exact opposite effect on the streets. Namely, making you stand out as someone’s who’s bang on trend.
Seeing that your cover’s been blown, there’s no need to be hold back. Feel free to go all out with the camo print, just tone down the army vibe with the following three methods.
Reveal some skin
Revealing your calves and ankles and wearing ballerina flats or loafers really isn’t screaming aggro. As long as the weather permits, you can’t go wrong and will look stylish with camo print ¾-length pants or Bermudas. If you combine them with high-quality black clothing and accessories, these uniform-style pants will become a timeless, cool highlight of your outfit.
Making styles clash
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If you associate camo pants with a general military and masculine style, there’s a simple styling trick to tone it down: pairing them with feminine, playful or romantic tops and accessories. A velvet blazer, a woven bag, a bandana worn as a headscarf or a pair of heels. Anything that clashes with the classic camo print image will make it look softer.
Using colour to deflect
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Ironically, camo pieces are real eye-catchers. If you want to draw attention away from your pants and make them look less bulky, brightly coloured T-shirts, jumpers and jackets are a great way to shift the focus. Deep reds or vibrant blues are currently a highly popular combo.
If camouflage-style pants aren’t your thing (yet), you can still get on board with less of a bang:
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Laura Scholz
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