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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12 comments
Jess says:
You posted this a few years ago and I bought it – I have also loved it.
MM says:
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!
Carlie says:
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
Keilexandra says:
Wow, love that mauve color. Unfortunately the petite and plus sizes are only available in olive, but I’m still considering it…
cARRIE says:
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!!
Belle says:
5’6, 145, I bought a small. It is a little boxy, but when I pull the tie waist, it slims out quickly.
DCCP says:
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.
Amanda says:
Can you post some outfits featuring this jacket? I bought one but seem to have trouble putting outfits together! Thanks 🙂
Kelli says:
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!
Jill says:
Dangerously, I love every color. 😉 Looks perfect for early spring, most of fall in D.C.
Courtney says:
The flannel lined version is on sale at LLBean. https://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/504987?page=clearance-items&nav=C3vg31i504987-32
Lee says:
Thanks, the raisen brown looks like a great color for fall.