Jenna Lyons, Creative Director of J.Crew suggests wearing feminine pieces like this sequined dress with tomboy accents like a utility jacket! Image courtesy of Oprah.com
Spring has sprung and with it so has the urge to ditch heavy layers for lighter pieces. How to dress for brisk mornings, warm afternoons and cool nights? Start with a utility jacket, my favourite piece for spring. Easy, functional and so versatile. Here are some ways to wear one:
1. Pair with something supremely feminine like the sequin dress above or a floral skirt.
2. Add a colourful cotton scarf to uplift the neutral colours of the jacket
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3. Avoid literal interpretations of the safari or military style - stay away from cargo pants and too much animal print.
4. Resist the urge to stuff your pockets. A cell phone and lip balm are ok, but not the entire contents of your purse.
5. Roll up the sleeves and wear it open like a shirt
6. Create more shape and structure by adding a belt.
How do you wear your utility jacket?
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Goodness - I sooooo love jackets and scarves! Especially for this in-between weather. It's a look that you can dress up or down, and just have fun with.
Have a nice spring day
I love that look. I'll have to pick one up for spring.
I love it that military jackets keep coming back into style. I bought one 8 years ago and it looks like I can pull it out of my closet again.
I love the idea of tomboy-glamgirl mixing. Flirty and functional
I got a great one at Banana that I have worn everyday since!
It is my new favourite look!
Thanks Nienke! You too!
i love it. i have military jackets and i wore them over a dress then flipflops