2. 1940s Military Inspired

Then:

Now: 

1. Women in the Army Nurse Corps, Army Nurse Uniform, 1940s, 

http://vq.vassar.edu/issue/winter_2002/article/enlisting_women_winter2002

2. Chloe, Ready-To-Wear, Spring 2010,  Style.com

In this Chloe piece,  one of the signature colors of the military, green, is shown. Also the tightly buttoned collar, with the combination of the button down, long sleeved shirt tucked into  a knee length shirt shows influence from the 1940s women military look.