Surprising Summer Staple: The Utility Jacket. | Ash from LSR

Utility Jacket + Cutoff Denim Shorts with Ankle Boots.

Boho, Fashion, Outfit Post, Summer, Weekend Wear, 112 Comments

by Ashley

Ashley Style Blogger + Creative Director

This utility jacket is always part of my travel wardrobe.

I’m making the case for the utility jacket today. Yes, it makes total sense worn over a t-shirt and jeans come fall, but this is actually a spring + summer staple, as well.  Where it comes in most handy? Summer outfitting, especially when it comes to vacation. A utility jacket is the perfect piece to wear on travel days (as airports and planes are forever cold); it layers nicely over a tank or tee and lends a cool vibe to a basic look.

Once you land, the utility jacket stays in my style rotation. On a recent trip to Denver, I used my utility jacket as an added layer over a strapless eyelet crop, my favorite Agolde shorts, and a pair of brown suede booties. Perfect for running around downtown Denver, popping in and out of air-conditioned shops and restaurants without adding bulk. I could easily slip in and out of it because it slung so nicely through the strap of my crossbody bag.

Surprising Summer Staple: The Utility Jacket. | Ash from LSR
London Denim utility jacket (super old; almost exact here for under $65, similar here and here) // American Eagle top (on super sale right now; similar here) // Agolde shorts  // ASOS booties (old; similar here and here) // Madewell necklace set // Sugarfix earrings // Garmin smartwatch

Surprising Summer Staple: The Utility Jacket. | Ash from LSR

Surprising Summer Staple: The Utility Jacket. | Ash from LSR

Surprising Summer Staple: The Utility Jacket. | Ash from LSR

Surprising Summer Staple: The Utility Jacket. | Ash from LSR

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In addition to being a bomb layering pieces, the utility jacket lives up to its name: it’s functional. Those oversized pockets are perfect for holding a cell phone, a small card holder, and a lip balm. The coverage is nice, too– it added some balance to the very-bare strapless top and short cutoffs when I needed it.

How do you feel about utility jackets? Do you own one?

Linking up with Elegance & Mommyhood, Curly Crafty Mom, Living on Cloud Nine, Adri Lately, Meet at the Barre, Threads for Thomas, Nancy’s Fashion Style, A Pocketful of Polka Dots, Shelbee on the Edge, Michelle’s Pa(i)ge + Northwest Blonde, and Pink Sole.

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112 Comments

  9. Girl, you look fabulous in green! I love a good utility jacket, they’re so versatile and perfect for those cooler summer nights.
    Hope you have a great week!

    Xo, Jackie
    stylemydreams.com

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