Popsugar Fashion Street Style Spring Utility Trend For Under $50 Attention: This Is How to Wear Spring's Biggest Trend and Shop It For Under $50 20 March 2019 by Laura Lajiness Kaupke Image Source: Getty / Claudio Lavenia As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you'll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. The utilitarian trend continuously bubbles up year after year, assuming a slightly altered guise each season. For Spring, designers from Zimmermann to Givenchy and Fendi unanimously declared purposeful pieces with polish as the 2019 update du jour with tailored boiler suits, buckled jackets, multipocketed pants, and fastened skirts as seasonal heroes. A more buttoned-up take on utility, if you will. Since we usually reach for sensible wares for their inherent ease — particularly when we're hurriedly dressing in five minutes or less — this new-season take on utility can be a bit confusing . . . honestly, how does one style a waist-cinching trouser and cropped army jacket without looking like a (rather fashionable) army recruit? Are we supposed to be wearing cargo pants with heels? Is a boiler suit ever office appropriate? That's where last month's street style set comes in: functional-chic looks abounded on the scene, from casual-cool outfits you'd wear on the weekends to smart sets made for commanding a meeting at work. But we're not just delivering a bounty of outfit inspo to guide you through this Spring trend. We're leveling up and spotlighting eight utilitarian pieces from the POPSUGAR at Kohl's collection, so you can shop the must-try trend for $50 or less whether you've got your sights set on a multipurpose anorak, wear-everywhere cropped pants, or a one-and-done jumpsuit in army green. If you weren't into utility before, we bet we got your attention now. Inspiration and affordable picks ahead. Image Source: Getty/Daniel Zuchnik Heeled boots in mossy green easily dress up army green chinos. Image Source: Getty/Vanni Bassetti Look effortless off duty in an army-green anorak, flared jeans, and sneakers. Image Source: Getty/Vanni Bassetti When going tonal, opting for slightly different shades creates more of a dimensional effect. Image Source: Getty/Christian Vierig Styling a belt bag crossbody over a boiler suit is a fashion-forward take on functional. Image Source: Getty/Matthew Sperzel Liven up fatigued shades with a pop of neon. Image Source: Getty / Timur Emek In lieu of a suit, re-live Princess Diana's iconic styling by tucking trousers into a tall pair of boots. Image Source: Getty/Claudio Lavenia Double up on utility by pairing a multi-pocked jacket with drawstring trousers in differing neutral tones. Image Source: Getty/Christian Vierig Give army green pants a Spring-y update by teaming with Robins Egg blue. Image Source: Getty/Matthew Sperzel A utility skirt feels office appropriate when nude boots or heels are at play. Image Source: Getty/Edward Berthelot/ A thick leather belt instantly smartens up a utilitarian jumpsuit. Image Source: Getty/Christian Vierig Dress up a pair of cargos with a trim jacket (bonus points if it's military inspired). Image Source: Getty/Daniel Zuchnik Pair a snakeprint piece with army green for a neutral-but-trendy outfit. Image Source: Getty/Christian Vierig Take cargo pants into evening with a festive pair of crystal heels. Image Source: Getty/Christian Vierig A denim coat is a fail-safe layer over olive pants. To make the combo pop, finish with a cobalt-blue accessory. Image Source: Getty/Edward Berthelot A utility jacket is a practical downplay to patterned pants. Image Source: Getty/Claudio Lavenia For a casually luxe look, tuck a leather shirt into cargo pants. Lace-up sandals are a summery finish. Image Source: Getty/Matthew Sperzel Cinch a cropped jacket over a dress for work, dinner, or brunch. Image Source: Getty/Vanni Bassetti To break up neutrals, a bright bag is a playful accent. Image Source: Getty/Christian Vierig Futuristic sneakers are a so-now finish to army-inspired separates. Image Source: Getty/Christian Vierig A utility trench and cargo pants are the epitome of weekend-chic. Street StyleShoppingFashion TrendsPOPSUGAR At Kohl'sSpring FashionSpring