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Trendhumper: Military Shirts

We’ve noticed these shirts around for a while because they make the average dude look like a 5-star general. Not to mention BK rappers like Jay-Z, Fabolous and Red Cafe, as well as Kim K’s hole-filler Reggie Bush, have been seen getting down with front-line threads.

Military-inspired gear has been around for a long time and seems to be more popular during war time. Even in the ’60s, tree-hugging hippies couldn’t complete their outfits without a olive green army jacket. Sure, back then it was more of an act of protest, while this reminds us of Idi Amin’s steeze, but it hit nonetheless. What do you think—is this army look fresh or too “Third World Warlord”? Vote hump or dump after the jump.

Trendhumper: Patterned Fitteds

Thankfully, this summer has been (relatively) free of ginormous-sized logos and gaudy allover prints on fitted hats. Shit was definitely getting out of hand, so respect to New Era for turning it down a couple notches with hats that flip different patterns and fabrics. So far, we’ve seen plaid, madras, jacquard, waffle, railroad stripe, leather, and velour. Yeah, velour. Word.

The skater you love to hate—that would be Ryan Sheckler, of course—rocked a plaid fitted at an X Games event in Hollywood this week. So, patterned fitteds: tip your hat or pop a cap? Vote after the jump.

Trendhumper: Vests

Be honest—a lot of you probably smirked when the hipsters first started rocking cardigans. Now look: Cardigans have become the sweater of choice from the streets to the suburbs. Complex was on this bandwagon early, so we approve.

Warmer weather calls for a cooler layering option, and we’ve seen an outbreak of vests on the scene lately. Our boy Justin Timberlake wore one after his ESPYs hosting gig—which he totally killed, by the way—so you know the look is going mainstream. But will you be vested in this trend? Vote after the jump.

Trendhumper: Soccer Jerseys

“Who killin’ ‘em in the U.K.?”

The sports jersey game never really recovered from Jay-Z’s anti-throwback mandate in 2003, but there remains an unexploited frontier—the world of soccer uniforms (or “football kits,” to be more precise).

Pusha T rocks an all-black long-sleeve Manchester United kit in Clipse’s “Fast Life” video, making it one of the first times we’ve ever seen an American rapper wear a soccer uniform as a fashion statement. Hey, our dollar is useless and our economy’s fucked, might as well jump on the Euro bandwagon. Are you a fan of the soccer jersey swag? Vote on the trend below.

Trendhumper: Luxury Sweatbands

Although it’s usually only seen on outdated homeboys stuck in an 8th grade or the Gotti brothers, the sweatband is one of those sportswear trends that just refuses to die.

Nowadays it seems as though rappers are getting back on the trend—The Game was spotted rocking a LV-emblazed one in his recent video for “Game’s Pain” featuring Keyshia Cole. We know it never rains in California so maybe he uses it to dry his tears…? It’s possible. Could you see yourself copping a wallet-busting piece of cloth this summer? Vote to “hump” or “dump” on this trend below.

Trendhumper: Seersucker Style

Hipsters are good at “looking the part.” Even with extremely deep pockets, it ain’t easy to fit in while bumming around the Hamptons all summer. Luckily, donning a simple seersucker style will say it all. Consider the white and blue pin-stripe look this season’s cardigan: an old man trend that’s crossing over.

We will admit that the geriatrics are wise. Seersucker is one of the few materials that looks good wrinkled, simply because of the way the soft threads are manufactured. Take a good look at former president George Bush Sr. (above). Dude managed to pull off the relaxed look and still get his lapel popped by junior. So if you wanna live the good life (see: retirement), this might be for you. “HUMP” or “DUMP” the trend after the jump.