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The Style Update: Utility

No matter what your style, it’s hard to deny the enduring power of, say, an army jacket or utility trouser, both of which manage to strike that enviable balance of both practical and cool. This season, our favorite utilitarian staples reemerge with a feminine twist (think ruffles, tie-waist, faux-fur lining). To keep things firmly feeling modern, we suggest incorporating one utility piece and layering in a bold stripe or a classic pair of earrings. Here, six throw-on-and-go pieces to get you started.

• PALMER//HARDING
  Tie-Waist Cotton Wrap Skirt Matchesfashion, $295
• ZARA
  Parka with Textured Interior Zara, $90
• MARQUES’ALMEIDA
  Safari Short-Sleeved Shirt Matchesfashion, $360
• THE GREAT
  Flutter Army Jacket Farfetch, $553
• R13
  Utility Kick Pant goop, $395
• R13
  Hooded Abu Jacket goop, $795

Wear It With…

• JUST FEMALE
  Verti Blouse Need Supply Co., $113
• SELF-PORTRAIT
  Asymmetrical Ruffled Skirt NET-A-PORTER, $375
• APIECE APART
  Lurex Strip Rib
  Second Skin Top goop, $320
• SPINELLI KILCOLLIN
  Columba SP Earrings goop, $7,200
• GREATS
  Nero Royale Sneaker goop, $159
• BAMFORD X GOOP
  Heritage 146 Watch goop, $10,624
• MANGO
  Combined Heel Suede Mule Mango, $100