Utility

Now I’m a bit older, and spend more time in work than I do anywhere else I don’t follow the trends anywhere near as much as I used to. There is however, one trend this season that you cannot fail to miss, and it’s one that I have fallen head over heels for; utility.

Utility Skirtfrom ASOS

I went on a bit of a shopping spree recently thanks to turning 32 and being granted the gift of money to spend entirely on myself, on a new wardrobe to replace the clothes I’ve outgrown. I spent a good long while debating this skirt- I never go for anything straight cut as I just don’t think it suits me, and I wasn’t sure about the belt, but I decided to go for it on the basis it could always be returned.

As it happens this was one of the only items I ended up keeping from my ASOS haul, the things I thought I’d love went back and I ended up keeping this wild card of a purchase.

Rather than making me feel fat and frumpy this skirt actually makes me feel ok about myself. Despite being a more practical piece the cut still manages to make me feel feminine, and whilst paired with a simple camisole and some heels here it also lends itself wonderfully to a slogan tee and some converse.

Which trends are you loving this season? I’m mostly oblivious to them these days, but after the success of the utility trend experiment I am open branching out more.

2 comments for “Utility

  1. AvatarLucy

    YAS STYLE QUEEEEEN! I am loving this skirt! Not sure I could pull it off however, given my lack of height 😶 I may look more ‘Utility Stump’ than your gorgeous ‘Utility Tree’ 😂 Oh and your shoes are all kinds of fabulous!! I need those too!! Xx

  2. That looks really nice on you! The utility trend seems to have bypassed me though I actually bought a Barbour jacket second-hand (which I am wearing in a scheduled post for Tuesday!) which actually fits in with that trend by accident! How funny!