The coolest ways to style a utility jacket, according to our fashion director

The transition from winter into spring calls for a stylish new jacket – and a utility army style is the one that you want. It will give a cool military twist to everything, from denim to cocktail pants, and even your prettiest summer dresses. It's a buy now, wear forever piece so well worth snapping one up right now.

Utility jacket + tailoring

Bring a relaxed, rocky edge to smart tailoring and wear your utility jacket with wide cream jeans. Just add luxe accessories for a chic high/low mix.

lodge jacket

£355.00 at

twill cream trousers

£128.00 at

Andiamo top handle bag

£3410.00 at

sunglasses

£254.00 at

Utility jacket + florals

The quickest way to give edge to pretty florals and party pants is to throw on an oversized army jacket. Pair with ballet flats or strappy mules for the evening.

utility jacket

£69.00 at

Hendrix pants

£590.00 at

woven ballet pumps

£45.00 at

rhinestone earrings

£85.00 at

Utility jacket + the classics

A new-romantic ruffle blouse, slim black trousers and knee boots are the perfect partners for a military-style jacket, giving it a soft feminine edge.

khaki jacket

£99.00 at

ruffled collar shirt

£146.30 at

slim fit trousers

£35.00 at

suede knee boots

£229.00 at

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