{"id":227392,"date":"2020-09-26T05:27:55","date_gmt":"2020-09-26T12:27:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/?p=227392"},"modified":"2021-08-30T12:06:41","modified_gmt":"2021-08-30T19:06:41","slug":"utilitarian-style","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/fashion\/utilitarian-style\/","title":{"rendered":"MVP Trend of the Week: 20 Utility Fashion Finds to Work Into Your Wardrobe ASAP"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Utilitarian fashion never goes out of style–the perennial favorite trend is a cool-girl classic. However, we’re falling in love all over again with cargo pockets, lace-up details, and olive green and khaki everything.<\/em> And this season, adding a little animal print<\/a> and gold accessories to a utilitarian<\/a> outfit feels fresh and fashionable.<\/p>\n

What is utilitarian style, exactly? To put it simply, it’s when fashion meets function. Influenced by the military and traditional menswear, utility fashion is all about minimalism<\/a> and practicality–and typically, khaki, olive, and neutral<\/a> tones. Structure and workwear-inspired details are the key features of this trend–think flap pockets, d-rings, buckles, tabs, and self-tie straps.<\/p>\n

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While this look takes its inspo from stiff, wartime apparel, plenty of the utilitarian fashion pieces available now are softer. You can find picks in delicate hues like blush<\/a> pink, pale beige, and cream. Another option: Pair your tougher items with ultrafeminine styles–the old ‘Opposites Attract’ fashion rule works every time. Wear an olive green utility jumpsuit or romper with a frilly puff-sleeve top<\/a>, or add a polished touch to a utility jacket with sleek gold jewelry<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Ready to make utilitarian style work for you? You can start by scrolling to shop 20 of our favorite on-trend options ahead.<\/p>\n

How are you wearing utilitarian fashion? Show us on Instagram @Lulus<\/a> using #lovelulus–and shop more fall fashion<\/a> picks to wear with the trend this season!<\/strong><\/p>\n

This post was originally published in July 2019 and has been updated with new content.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Utilitarian fashion never goes out of style–the perennial favorite trend is a cool-girl classic. However, we’re falling in love all over again with cargo pockets, lace-up details, and olive green and khaki everything. And this season, adding a little animal print and gold accessories to a utilitarian outfit feels fresh and fashionable. What is utilitarian… Read more »<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":117,"featured_media":242544,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-227392","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-fashion"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nShop 18 Cute Utilitarian Fashion Finds - Lulus.com Fashion Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Utilitarian fashion never goes out of style. 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