Fashion

This Up-and-Coming Trend Is So Easy, Anyone Can Pull it Off

written by BELLA GIL

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Utility Fashion in 2023

If you’ve noticed an influx of workwear-as-casualwear lately, you’re not alone. We’re talking blazers out of the office, cropped button-ups instead of full-length, and utility pockets everywhere. The utility workwear trend is bringing a casual spin to ordinarily business-casual silhouettes, creating a juxtaposition for a completely cool, fresh vibe. But what does this mean, exactly? Details like collars, flap pockets, carabiners, and cargo trousers make it up, and the result is completely wearable.

 

Utility Fashion Is Here And We Can’t Get Enough

 

When it comes to styling this trend, we’ll break it down for you: Wear your wide-legged trousers with cargo pockets paired with a flat sneaker, your crisp white-button up with a rugged pair of denim jeans, or your biggest, most oversized utility jacket with a cute mini skirt and loafers. Do you see the vision now? It’s a spin on classic workwear, but brought to life in a new way.

Almost as if Kim Possible is grown up and heading to her 9 to 5, this trend not only makes it easy to throw on an outfit, but also pairs hand-in-hand with some of our capsule wardrobe faves. Ready to live out your Cadet Kelly dreams? Keep scrolling for our favorite utility workwear pieces.

Twill Vest
Reformation
Twill Vest
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Strapless Button Top
ZARA
Strapless Button Top
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Cropped Poplin Shirt
ZARA
Cropped Poplin Shirt

2 colors available

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Cropped Button-Up
Good American
Cropped Button-Up

2 colors available

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Crinkled Shirt
H&M
Crinkled Shirt

6 colors available

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Denim Overshirt
ZARA
Denim Overshirt
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Corduroy Blazer
ZARA
Corduroy Blazer
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Boxy Jacket
H&M
Boxy Jacket
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Cropped Trench Coat
Abercrombie & Fitch
Cropped Trench Coat
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Utility Jacket
H&M
Utility Jacket
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Denim Jacket
Everlane
Denim Jacket

2 colors available

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Bomber Jacket
Reformation
Bomber Jacket

3 colors available

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Pinstripe Blazer
Eloquii
Pinstripe Blazer
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Belted Skort
Abercrombie & Fitch
Belted Skort

3 colors available

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Utility Skirt
Banana Republic
Utility Skirt

2 colors available

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Utility Mini Skirt
ASOS
Utility Mini Skirt
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Pleated Skirt
H&M
Pleated Skirt
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Cargo Skort
ZARA
Cargo Skort
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Cargo Midi Skirt
Reformation
Cargo Midi Skirt
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Parachute Pants
Abercrombie & Fitch
Parachute Pants

2 colors available

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Tailored Cargo Trousers
Abercrombie & Fitch
Tailored Cargo Trousers
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Relaxed Cargo Pants
Abercrombie & Fitch
Relaxed Cargo Pants

3 colors available

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Cargo Pants
H&M
Cargo Pants
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Parachute Trousers
H&M
Parachute Trousers
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Denim Jumpsuit
Good American
Denim Jumpsuit

5 colors available

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Denim Dress
Eloquii
Denim Dress
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Jacket Dress
H&M
Jacket Dress
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Cotton Shirt Dress
H&M
Cotton Shirt Dress
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Lugsole Mule Loafer
Madewell
Lugsole Mule Loafer
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Two-Tone Loafers
G.H. Bass
Two-Tone Loafers

5 colors available

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Grommet Belt
Eloquii
Grommet Belt
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