Utility is one of the trends that’s coming back this year. I’m wearing it as a pair of camo cargo pants, but there are many other options from cargo pants in other colors to fun jackets with lots of pockets. This is a trend that I wouldn’t recommend buying into unless you genuinely like the look because it’s not as easy to wear. It goes with my personal style really well though, which is why you see me in the cargo pants here.
If you do end up investing in a utility piece, a good way to wear it would be to have the rest of your look consist of feminine items or classic pieces. The more casual items you add, the less feminine the look will become so if that’s not a vibe you’re going for, I suggest keeping it to one utility item. In the case of cargo pants, you could wear them with ankle boots and a delicate blouse or feminine sweater. I went for the more casual look by adding combat boots, but again, that’s just my personal preference. A red sweater is more androgynous, but a faux fur coat is definitely feminine and so is the choker. You can see that I still don’t go full-utility in my look.
Thank you for reading. Be kind. Be you.
If it speaks to you, I’m wearing:
Cargo pants, similar here, here, here and here
Combat boots, similar here, here, and here
42 Comments
caroline
January 22, 2019 at 8:51 amLoving that coat on you !!
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Kathrin
January 23, 2019 at 9:54 pmAwww, thank you Caroline! 😊
Mica
January 22, 2019 at 11:16 amYour outfit looks so cosy for winter! I love the necklace and the red on red with the top and jacket works so nicely with the stripe on your camo pants! Such a nice casual outfit 🙂
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Kathrin
January 23, 2019 at 9:56 pmThank you so much Mica! I hope you have a wonderful week 😊
Kara
January 22, 2019 at 6:24 pmThank you for the tips on how to style the utility trend! Wearing only one item of that trend with more feminine, classic pieces is a smart idea. I love how you styled the cargo pants with the red sweater and that gorgeous red coat! And the choker was a lovely detail too.
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Kathrin
January 23, 2019 at 9:57 pmThank you so much for your sweet comment Kara! I’m glad you liked the tips 😊
allie
January 22, 2019 at 7:49 pmI am LIVING for this red and camo look!!! so badass.
xo, allie
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Kathrin
January 23, 2019 at 10:01 pmThank you so much for your wonderful comment Allie! 😊
ivana split
January 22, 2019 at 10:22 pmI do like those cargo camo pants on you, the red stripe matches that red teddy bear coat wonderfully.
You look fantastic!!!!!!!!!!
I do agree that we shouldn’t buy utility pieces if we don’t really like them for they can be tricky to style.
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Kathrin
January 23, 2019 at 10:02 pmThank you so much for your sweet comment Ivana! 😊
Gingi Freeman
January 23, 2019 at 1:19 amIs this coming back?! It was so big when I was a teen! – http://www.domesticgeekgirl.com
Kathrin
January 23, 2019 at 10:10 pmYes, it’s a trend again…not the most popular trend, but I like it 😊
Danielle Nikkia Salmon
January 23, 2019 at 2:40 amI never knew there was an actual name for that look so thank you for telling me! That outfit looks so good and you definitely pull it off well. Great post!
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Kathrin
January 23, 2019 at 10:11 pmThank you so much Danielle! I’m glad you found the post useful 😊
Ellie
January 23, 2019 at 6:46 pmOMG that coat is so gorgeous. Love these pics girl
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Ellie xx
Kathrin
January 23, 2019 at 10:12 pmAwww, thank you so much Ellie! 😊
Melody Jacobs
January 23, 2019 at 7:59 pmThese trends are cool but sometimes are not well put together but your styling is super cool
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Kathrin
January 23, 2019 at 10:13 pmThank you so much Melody! I’m glad you like the way I styled it 😊
Ana
January 23, 2019 at 8:03 pmYou look amazing! I really love this trend xx
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Kathrin
January 23, 2019 at 10:14 pmThank you so much Ana! 😊
Lorna
January 24, 2019 at 1:53 amI’m still not yet into those type of cargo pants as I wore them all the time in the 90’s, but they look great on you! Love the coat with it!
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Kathrin
January 26, 2019 at 3:02 amAwww, thank you so much Lorna! This trend is not for everyone 🙂
Anya Dryagina
January 24, 2019 at 6:56 amI absolutely like this look on you! Really love your style!
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Kathrin
January 26, 2019 at 3:08 amAwww, thank you so much for your sweet comment Anya! 🙂
Marisa Cavaleiro
January 24, 2019 at 10:58 amHi Kath
I already told you that I love your very trendy red coat, but I especially loved the whole look. The red made contrast with camo pants and I can tell you more: you have some very professional pictures, I loved this look !!!
xoxo
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Kathrin
January 26, 2019 at 3:14 amAwww, thank you so much for your wonderful comment Marisa! I’m so glad you like the look and the photos 🙂
roseline
January 24, 2019 at 11:24 amgreat post! I love the coat! the way you dress looks perfect.
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Kathrin
January 26, 2019 at 3:20 amThank you so much Roseline! 🙂
Maria
January 24, 2019 at 2:34 pmThis style is really comfortable and cool at the same time. I love it.
xo, Maria
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Kathrin
January 26, 2019 at 3:29 amDefinitely! Thank you so much Maria 🙂
Jessica
January 24, 2019 at 3:05 pmThis is a trend I would need major help with styling, so thanks for the tips!! Have a great Thursday, friend!
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Kathrin
January 26, 2019 at 4:05 amI’m so glad you found the post useful Jessica! I hope you have a great weekend 🙂
Jessica
January 25, 2019 at 4:48 amSuch a fabulous color on you dear. Love it!
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Kathrin
January 26, 2019 at 4:12 amThank you so much Jessica! 🙂
Ann
January 25, 2019 at 6:11 amI super like that red coat ♥
Ann
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Kathrin
January 26, 2019 at 4:14 amAwww, thank you Ann! 🙂
Amy
January 25, 2019 at 2:23 pmYes! Love this look on you. The bloodstripes down the sides of the cammo cargos are absolute perfection. I have been loving your looks lately!
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Kathrin
January 26, 2019 at 5:17 amThank you so much for your sweet comment Amy! I’m so glad you’ve enjoyed my posts 🙂
Kasie
January 25, 2019 at 8:38 pmThis is such a chic take on the utility trend! I love the combo of your pants with the gorgeous colors on top. So fun!
Kathrin
January 26, 2019 at 5:24 amThank you so much for the wonderful comment Kasie! 🙂
Radi
January 25, 2019 at 10:44 pmI love the pants and the cool boots you’ve got on! This trend is so fun to wear; adds a cool edge.
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Kathrin
January 26, 2019 at 5:26 amThank you so much Radi! It really is a fun trend 🙂