Whilst out and about this week I noticed that the utility trend has continued into the summer collections. These jackets can be work causually with breton stripes and touches of red in your accessories. They can also be belted on the waist to enhance your shape and give it a more structured look i.e. worn over a dress or with trousers for the office. The shirts can be worn as a 'shirt' or they can also be worn open as a light jacket i.e. over the top of a romper or with shorts and a vest, which is a great fresh look for this season.
So here are some of the great utility shirts and jackets/parkas I have found in store right now.
1. The first Country Road utility jacket is a structured and smart option, which is great for a more mature approach to wearing this trend, or for the office. The fabric is beautiful and it fits like a glove — I know I tried it on! But it is pricey, retailing for R1,299.
2. The Woolworths utility parka is a more casual option due to the fabric and the length. The fabric is feathery and I love the detail in the sholders. Tried and tested, again, this is very comfortable and lightweight. This retails for only R250.
3. The other Country Road utility parka is a great casual option. The fabric is good quality and the colour will go with loads in your wardrobe, so easy to add to what you already have. This one retails for R799.
4. The Mango classic utility shirt has great pockets and is a cool shade of olive green. It is lovely fabric and retails for R450.
5. The Trenery utility shirt shows the 'softer' option of a utility shirt and a different colour option. Good choice for lighter fabric and retails for R499.
Till next time, happy shopping!
Alex xx