Last spring, we saw the rise of the utility jumpsuit, and then the proliferation of the utility jacket and so forth. This season however, designers have turned your run-of-the-mill belt bag into a little something they like to call “utility bags”. The name says it all: utility bags, also known as bags that serve the purpose of function, bags that are constituted of a multitude of pouches that can carry a woman’s dearest belongings. It’s where function meets fashion – in the most elegant kind of ways.
So how to style the utility trend? Well you can always pull a Fendi and pair your utility bag with cyclist shorts, or you can create a fabulous sporty-vs-classy contrast by adding it to your pantsuit. Whichever way you choose to rock street utility, make sure it goes well with the message you’re trying to convey. Spring check-list? Utilitarian outfit on point and a thousand-watt smile shining brighter than the sun!
To help you ace the utility trend, we’ve scoured a few street style inspirations accompanied by a galore of must-have utility bags.
Article Written by Cindy Menassa
How Street-Stylers are wearing utility bags
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