THREE WAYS TO WEAR UTILITY | RIVER ISLAND

Three ways we’re wearing utility… It’s the trend we’re reviving from the 90s, triggering the return of one of our favourite trends (ever). Out of the archives and into our new season wardrobe, Utility is back, working harder than ever before. If those khaki clad All Saints taught us anything, it’s Never Ever say goodbye to a beloved look; we don’t intend to. Military and workwear inspired trends were spotted all over SS19’s catwalks and we’re buzzing to embrace the comeback. Tough, chic and a little bit badass, it’s the uniform we’re wearing to take on the world! For spring/summer, we’re introducing the new (and improved) Utility, River Island style. Spoiler alert: it’s super luxe with chic safari undertones. The proof is in the power-walk, the shows of SS19 were littered with cool Utility references. Silhouettes were predominantly serviceable with cargo pants, paperbag shorts and the mechanic’s boiler suits. Wispy cami tops, soft fabrics and belted waists brought back the femininity along with a pastel peppered neutral colour palette. Inspired by practical uniforms, think military fatigues and action-ready, safari gear. It’s your soon-to-be essential kit that’s all about easy pieces you can wear endlessly. Still need some inspo? Look no further than our RI Stylist, Sophia. Showing us not one but three ways to wear the trend, for both AM and PM. First up, it’s the white utility shirt…tuck into a black faux leather midi skirt and add a khaki cropped shacked and animal pr