Utilitarian Coat Dressed Up and Dressed Down
The Army Green Utilitarian Jacket has been a wardrobe staple for the last few years. I still remember when I started seeing it in Stores down here years ago and wishing I had the guts to wear it. Now, it's so common place, I 'm pretty sure everyone and their mom owns some version of it.
But, now, what I keep noticing everywhere... From Kim Kardashian to my Fav Beauty Bloggers on Snapchat... is that the jacket is working it's way into dressier looks. By popping it over a cute dress before you head out for the evening you give yourself a tough, cool girl look that you won't get from your more basic coats.
"Yes, I slayed tonight, but I just grabbed this coat on the way out, because it's a little chilly and I'm so effortlessly cool that I don't need to spend hours and hundreds of dollars on my outerwear".
That's your inner monologue in this look.
Do you have an inner monologue?
You should.
Ok, Anyway....
This coat is only $20 and you can grab it here. Other outfit deets are linked below!
24 comments
I love this coat and never would've thought to dress up like that! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThank you Patricia! I love pieces that have so many uses!
DeleteObsessed with this coat and love how you styled it two ways!!
ReplyDeletexo Kelsey | www.chasingcinderellablog.com
Love how you styled it up + down! Such a versatile piece!
ReplyDeletexo, Amanda | www.thegoldengirldiary.com
Thank you Amanda!!
DeleteThat jacket is amazing! It looks great with everything.
ReplyDeleteI have an army green military style jacket similar to yours and I am aways surprised by how much use I get out of it!! It's really versatile and the color is pretty neutral! Love the way you styled yours!! XOXO Have a great week love!
ReplyDeleteLove how you styled it with your knit dress! SO chic!
ReplyDeleteLauren | http://www.basicbabelauren.com
i do like the outfit and the jacket for sure. I currently don't have one yet but now that I see yours I may need to get one for sure. Thank you . -Jocelyne from resonatecreations.com
ReplyDeleteThis is DARLING! Girly AND grungy! Love it!
ReplyDeleteI love this coat! The pictures are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThank you Lauren!!
DeleteI can't live without my jacket...and I love the way you styled yours. So cute.
ReplyDeleteI love a good staple piece! And thank you!!
DeleteSo great to have a coat that does double duty. The color is great looking.
ReplyDeleteYes! Double duty is the way to go! I love anything I can get lots of use out of!
Deleteyess! I picked one of these jackets up last winter in FL, but it's rarely cold enough to wear it! I might have to just suck it up
ReplyDeleteHaha, it is the same here in Louisiana. I spend so much time obsessing over sweaters and coats that I get to wear only a couple of times. Luckily this one is like the perfect weight for me. Light but not so light that it's pointless.
DeleteOnly $20? Yes, please!
ReplyDeleteI know, right?!
DeleteCutest look. EVER! And inexpensive!? YES YES YES!
ReplyDeleteRight!? Cute & Inexpensive is my fashion mantra! hahaha
DeleteI love that coat! Army inspired style is definitely my favorite, I can't get enough of it :)
ReplyDeleteI know! I love it so much!
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