STAR TRENDS

Military-style jackets make the look

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(PEOPLE) -- Taking a uniform approach to fashion, stars like Drew Barrymore, Kate Moss and Nelly Furtado are stepping out in sleek military-style jackets.

The inspiration comes from "a good old Army jacket," says Manhattan designer Marc Jacobs, whose $258 cropped cotton Marc by Marc Jacobs version is a hot seller this season. "It's feminine and casual."

Not to mention "a fresh alternative to the jean jacket," adds celebrity stylist Samantha McMillen.

"With jeans and a T-shirt it's casual," says stylist Petra Pfaffli. "It's more playful to wear a summery dress with this edgy jacket over it." Which helps explain why the style is enjoying a revival.

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"They were very big in the '60s," says L.A. stylist George Blodwell. "They weren't worn as an antimilitary protest, they just looked great."

Plus, "that Army green is a great color," raves actress Monet Mazur. "It's my new favorite jacket for summer."

And there's little chance of fashion fatigue.

"They make such a strong statement," says Blodwell. "They're fantastic on a girl."

Teena Hammond contributed to this report.