A few weeks ago, I started cataloguing my Best Purchases Ever. Somehow, I missed the best spring jacket that I have ever owned. It’s a stylish basic that I reach for over and over again. And it’s under-$100.
This LL. Bean Classic Utility Jacket ($99) is my everything. It adds a relaxed chic to even the most basic outfit. The high collar, slim shape, and drawstring, adjustable waist make it a flattering choice for almost any body type.
The jacket comes in six gorgeous colors. I particularly love the olive as a starter option. But there is a sleek charcoal grey, a chic navy, a basic khaki, a muted indigo, and my very favorite, a dusty mauve. I wore my olive one so much last year, that I bought the indigo mauve this year. A girl needs choices.
Best of all, the jacket has inclusive sizing. You can find it in misses, petites, and plus.
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You posted this a few years ago and I bought it – I have also loved it.
I already have an olive green utility jacket that I wear allll the time…maybe it’s time to add mauve to the rotation. That color is gorgeous!
Having gone to college in Maine, I am a big fan of LL Bean. I bought this jacket after you posted it this past fall and I love it! Great weight for early fall/spring (I live in Philadelphia), and very stylish, but low key
Wow, love that mauve color. Unfortunately the petite and plus sizes are only available in olive, but I’m still considering it…
Can those that have purchased it please comment on sizing? I’m tricky to size so it’s very helpful to have “real life” info on sizing chosen based on height/weight/normal size. Love this jacket – I feel it’d be a springtime staple!!
5’6, 145, I bought a small. It is a little boxy, but when I pull the tie waist, it slims out quickly.
I’m 5’8″ and 225 (usually a 16) and the XL is roomy on me. LL Bean generally runs quite large. Ditto what Abra said above about the drawstring.
Can you post some outfits featuring this jacket? I bought one but seem to have trouble putting outfits together! Thanks 🙂
I love this jacket! Just bought mine in the fall, after you raved about it in the past, and am so glad I did! I love your favorite things’ posts!
Dangerously, I love every color. 😉 Looks perfect for early spring, most of fall in D.C.
The flannel lined version is on sale at LLBean. https://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/504987?page=clearance-items&nav=C3vg31i504987-32
Thanks, the raisen brown looks like a great color for fall.