TANK GIRL

Show off your gorgeous gams in this corset bodysuit worn under a military-esque jacket and pair it with below-the-knee patent leather boots for that glamazon look. Wear a black ruffled skirt over the body suit if you don't want to flash too much skin.

On her: Military jacket with zip-lined lapel by Mad Dog's Gang, $650, from Front Row; corset bodysuit, $8,860, from Dolce & Gabbana; multi-layered coloured chain necklace, $56, from Topshop; visor and metal snake cuff, prices on request, both from Loewe; high-cut Troya boots, $299, from Dr Martens; leather bracelets from model

GUARD DUTY

Amp up a feminine silhouette by pairing a body-contouring outfit with hard and chunky metallic accessories or tough leather to add visual interest.

White lycra tunic, $36, from Topshop; high-waisted napa skirt and metal chain necklace, prices on request, both from Loewe; patent leather Forest boots, $299, from Dr Martens; sailor hat by A.P.C., $260, from Front Row; large faceted bangle, $895, from Burberry; silver chain necklace (worn as bracelet), $29, from Topshop; leather bracelets from model

MARCHING ORDERS

Keep your outfit girlish and flirty by matching structured and boxy jackets with ruffled shorts or skirts made of tulle, lace or chiffon.

Dirty green military jacket and printed ruffled shorts, prices on request, both from Marc Jacobs; shoes, price on request, from Dolce & Gabbana; white gloves by Adidas by Stella McCartney, $59, from Adidas & TaylorMade Concept Store

SPY GAME

The trench dress, this season's new take on coats, works as either a dress or a raincoat. Up the chic quotient with chunky bracelets and strappy heels for a night out in town.

For a more relaxed look that oozes machismo, team it with a pair of capris.

Trench dress, price on request, from DKNY Jeans; shorts with camo print pockets by Mad Dog's Gang, $235, from Front Row; heels, price on request, from ck Calvin Klein

ARMY OF ONE

Choose a trench dress in a soft pastel colour with pleats but made of a tough woven fabric such as gabardine to give this traditionally rugged look a touch of feminine glamour.

Gabardine reef knotted hem trench, $4,395, large faceted bangle, $895, and tan leather belt, $695, all from Burberry; gladiator peep-toe ankle boots, $910, from Pedder Red

JOCK CHIC

A girlish yet sturdy shoulder bag and delicate accessories lend a pretty touch to a tough, no-nonsense outfit.

Navy jacket by Adidas by Stella McCartney, $399, from Adidas & TaylorMade Concept Store; ripped skinny jeans, $99, from Topshop; gold belt (worn as necklace) by A.P.C., $235, from Front Row; leather large clutch, $10,800, from Loewe; gladiator ankle boots, $910, from Stuart Weitzman; leather bracelets from model

POLE POSITION

A flowing maxi dress in an eye-popping colour gets hardy when made of nylon to withstand wear and tear. Team it with gladiator sandals and a utility jacket to ramp up the tough-yet-sexy vibe.

Pink nylon maxi dress, $299, from DKNY Jeans; military jacket with camo print lapel by Mad Dog's Gang, $650, from Front Row; gladiator sandals, $195, from Pedder Red; chain drop necklace, $36, from Topshop

BOOT CAMP

Make a scene in bright summery hues of blue and pink for a more updated and fun look to an otherwise ho-hum military look.

Metallic blue running jacket by Adidas by Stella McCartney, $359, from Adidas & TaylorMade Concept Store; brown tank top, price on request, from DKNY Jeans; shorts with front pockets by Mad Dog's Gang, $285, from Front Row; pink patent leather boots, $169, from Dr Martens; geometric silicone necklace by Ek Thongprasert, $250, from Strangelets; leather bracelets from model

This article was first published in Urban, The Straits Times.