Women’s Camo Clothing

Recently I moved back to my hometown after being away for over 10 years. I expected to find the city completely renovated but, much to my surprise, not much had changed. Many of the people that I had known from my high school days were still hanging around some of our old haunts.

I ran into one of my good friends at a local coffee shop, and I was amazed to find her donning womens fatigues. During high school, she had always been a lackluster student and rarely showed any initiative. She informed me that she had just finished her second tour of duty in Afghanistan and was training to be a mechanical engineer—I guess some things do change after all.

I don’t consider myself a fashionista by any stretch of the imagination. That being said, I like to change up my wardrobe and add my own personal flair to my clothing. One of my latest fashion escapades has been into the world camo clothing.

Lately I have been augmenting my wardrobe to include more camoflauge clothing. Now I know what you are thinking; “Isn’t camouflage for soldiers and hunters.” While that is true, there are now stylishly designed clothes and accessories that feature the iconic camo print, including pink camo handbag, skirt and jacket options.

Our family has always prided itself on being active and outdoorsy. This time of year is always a busy one because it’s rifle hunting season in the Midwest. Last year I was unable to make the annual pilgrimage out to camp with my husband due to my pregnancy. This year, I’m lean, fit and ready to go after a trophy buck alongside my friends and family.

Of course much of the time at camp will be spent tending to my young son. While he’s nowhere near old enough to go hunting or to be out in the cold for any length of time, I think it’s important to make him part of the experience. We bought special gun safes this year to keep the weapons out of his reach, and I looked for specialized infant camo clothing just for this occasion.

My son signed up with the Marine Corps five years ago, and at first my husband and I were worried sick. The Iraq war was already under way, and American troops were also stationed in Afghanistan. We were proud of our son’s willingness to serve his country, but we couldn’t help but be concerned for his safety. Now that he’s put in multiple tours of duty and attained an officer’s rank, we couldn’t be happier.

Lat year he came home for a few weeks around the holidays, and I prepared for the occasion accordingly. I found some womens camo clothing online so that his girlfriend and I could look the part when he got home. Like many military men, he doesn’t wear his emotions on his sleeve, but it was evident that he appreciated the gesture.

Any avid hunter will tell you that the first rule to safe and successful hunting is to camouflage yourself. Well, maybe gun safety - like not pointing your gun at other people - would take the blue ribbon for first. But either way, dressing to blend in with your natural surroundings is very important. It will be a very long and unfortunate hunting season if you stand out as a human and scare away all the deer.

Because hunting is such a popular sport in the United States, finding head-to-toe camo fabric to dress up in is easy. Starting with the basics, a long-sleeved T-shirt and hunting overalls or pants with a camo print will cover most of your body. Next are the camo boots, hat and gloves. But don’t forget a bright orange wardrobe highlight of some sort; you don’t want to blend in so well that you accidently become the hunted. Now you can even find a wide variety of ladies camo clothing that still shows off your figure.

There was a brief time on the fashion front when camo was all the rage. You couldn’t walk down the street without seeing somebody wearing camouflage fabric in some capacity or another. Whether it was camo pants, a camo hat, or a camo tee, it was just about everyone. And while that craze has died down some and you’re far less likely to see somebody looking like a military commando on the subway, a new and more sophisticated look is taking over camo.

Rather than those old army reminiscent pants, you can find an assortment of stylishly designed ladies camouflage clothing that is perfect for casual wear or at the office. No longer is camo simply for outdoorsmen and hunting enthusiasts.

I recently have found myself infatuated with the camo fashion trend. It seems that every piece of clothing that I’ve added to my wardrobe has some form of camo influence. Although I love the appeal of camouflage, I have found it difficult to find accessories to go with my duds.

After scouring the internet, I was able to find a great camo handbag to go with all of my outfits. The best part is that the handbag goes perfectly with all of my other clothing as well. Choosing jewelry hasn’t been nearly as difficult; I simply use silver and subtle pieces to gently accent my clothing.

This year my son turned thirteen, and I feel that it is time to begin initiating him in the rites of manhood. For his birthday, I bought him a Swiss Army knife, which has been a tradition in our family for generations. Next weekend I am going to take him on his first hunting trip and teach him how to fend for himself.

As this will be his first time braving the wild, there are some necessities that I had to procure. It used to be difficult to find quality kids camouflage clothes, but with the internet it was a cinch. I was even able to find a small rifle that was the perfect size for him.

We are all familiar with the classic camouflage design that is utilized by hunters and the military, but it hasn’t always been that way. There are countless stories and pictures from old battles depicting soldiers in brilliantly colored and elaborately adorned uniforms. These ensembles were adequate in old-style battle, before the advent of long range weapons, but they are impractical today.

Camouflage first started being worn in the 19th century, when it became necessary to keep the enemy aloof, even at a considerable distant. Today camo has made its way into the mainstream, and is worn as a fashion statement by a wide range of people. Look anywhere and you’ll find an assortment of options, including ladies camo t-shirts, vests, wallets and other accessories.

Camo clothing used to be a sign of hard-nosed males and confined to the wardrobes of rugged outdoorsmen and the military. In the past few years, however, there has been an embracing of camouflage by the fashion industry. Now you can find more options than the traditional jacket and cargo pants, and there is even a wide line of ladies camouflage clothing.

The look isn’t limited to casual wear either; you can find stylish skirts, blazers and purses with the traditional camouflage pattern. Whether you are looking for hunting gear or something to wear around town, there is now a camouflage look to match any woman’s taste.