Utility wear seems to have been the common trend for men and womens fashion in the past couple of years. One thing that is for sure is that it is becoming more popular each year. Mens fashion brands adore this style and it is something that you should do too. Plus, it is a style that is worn throughout the year.
So what does utility wear usually consist of? Well, the common items for this fashion trend are usually utility jackets and cargo pants. Furthermore, you may also come across some people who like to wear a cargo vest as well, to add another layer to their outfit. It is a common style for many people, especially those who enjoy wearing streetwear.
Utility wear was often worn for manual labour jobs because of the multiple pockets to carry their tools. Now, it is a style that everybody wears casually and it is easy to understand why. It is different to previous fashion trends and stands out amongst the rest. As mentioned before, it is loved in men’s fashion as well as several high street fashion houses that design their styles of utility wear. Sweatpants and joggers are slowly becoming a thing of the past and now, it is all about utility pants.
There are many ways to style this wonderful fashion trend however some are more common than others. Here, we will discuss the different utility clothes out there and how you can take your style to the next level.
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Long-Sleeved T-Shirt, Utility Jacket and Trousers
Utility wear is not only practical but is also fashionable. Furthermore, it is very easy to style a trend like this which is why it is loved. Moreover, you have to style the right utility piece with the correct clothing. It is a style that can easily be worn as a casual everyday outfit so you should not struggle to find other pieces to go with it.
This outfit is simple and also looks great. For this outfit, you want to wear a long sleeve t-shirt with a jacket and a pair of trousers of some sort but not suit/formal trousers. If you are looking to wear a monochrome shirt, we recommend that your utility jacket/vest is a different colour. A good example would be a black utility jacket alongside a long white sleeved shirt. If you want to add more colour to your outfit then you can with your trousers. We would suggest wearing something along the lines of khaki or navy.
The type of trousers you wear is important with this outfit or you can just look odd. That is the last thing you want when you wish to be fashionable. A pair of velvet trousers should be your trousers for this, giving you a more contemporary style. For your footwear, wear a pair of boots, vans or even converse.
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Utility Jacket, Cargo Pants and Boots
Now for a full utility outfit, you have the jacket, pants and boots in a utility style. Unlike double denim, there is no such thing as too much utility wear. If anything, it shows that you have a sense of taste in your fashion.
For the utility jacket, ensure you have plenty of pockets although you want to avoid having too many like you are part of the military. The reason being is that your pants will have many pockets on them. We suggest that you steer away from bright colours for your jacket and your pants and just keep it simple.
Ensure that your cargo pants are more of a relaxed fit compared to a tighter/cuffed fit. Then to complete the look, wear a pair of military boots or just a pair of boots such as Dr Martens.
The Common Pieces For Utility Wear
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Utility Jacket
As mentioned earlier in the article, there are many pieces of utility that you can wear. However, some are more common than others. A common trend for streetwear for men at the moment is wearing a utility jacket. There are a couple of different styles such as longline utility jackets or just your standard length of the jacket, similar to a bomber jacket.
Field and windbreaker utility jackets are the common style for the contemporary utility look. If you wish to have a more casual style, then keep it simple with a utility jacket that goes down to your waist.
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Cargo Pants
Cargo pants have been the most popular style of utility clothing to wear. It is the style that has been most worn over the past few years and remains popular. You could argue that this particular style has put joggers/ sweatpants out of fashion. With these, you can either wear a baggy fit or a slim fit, depending on what you would usually wear for your jeans.
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Cargo Vests
Cargo vests are a style that is often worn during the summer month, making them an essential piece for a man’s wardrobe. The most commonplace that you would expect to see a cargo vest is at a festival and they would be worn on their own. However, we would suggest that you wear a long-sleeved t-shirt underneath it if you are not at a festival.
If there is any piece of clothing that symbolises the modern-day streetwear style, it is without a doubt the cargo vest. There are hundreds of brands that have got on board with this wonderful fashion trend at the moment so you should not struggle to find a piece that is affordable and on-trend.
Summary
It is arguably the most popular fashion trend in men’s fashion at the moment. Not to mention that it is easy to style. All you have to worry about is what you are going to wear with it. We have given you a couple of options here but there are many other variations of this style as well. Another great point to make about this style is that it is affordable so, if you are one of those people who doesn’t like to spend too much on clothing, this one’s for you.
