Spring's Best, Most Wearable Trends: J.Crew's Utility Jacket Makes the List!

A big "thanks!" to Lyssa who shared with us the following Spring trend over at Oprah (click here), that features our retail favorite, J.Crew!

Spring's Best, Most Wearable Trends
The most discerning eyes in fashion—from retailers to editors to the designers themselves—unveil six new spring pieces with staying power.
From O, The Oprah Magazine
February 18, 2010

The Utility Jacket
Safari meets military in this classic that can anchor anything from jeans to a party dress.

"Borrowed from the boys" is the mantra for spring, says Jenna Lyons, creative director, J.Crew, seated, citing the rumpled, offhand charm of a casual jacket (on model, $110). Feminine clothes, she explains, seem fresher spiked with masculine elements—an oxford shoe, a big watch, a long cardigan ($70). And menswear fabrics are a fine balance for delicate shades and girly details like sequins (minidress, $495). Unexpected combinations are key: "The other night I wore an army green utility jacket to a black-tie event with a white tweed dress and tons of jewels," Lyons recounts. "I got a lot of compliments."

Honestly, the "borrowed from the boys" line really is the mantra for this Spring at J.Crew! Almost everything I read mentions that tag line. I have a feeling by the end of Spring, I will be really tired of hearing it. ;) In regards to the Utility Jacket being a Spring trend, I definitely agree. I have already seen a lot of retailers (in addition to J.Crew) carrying a version of it.

Lastly, how fabulous does everyone in Jenna's office look!?! Work it ladies! :)

What are your thoughts on the Spring trend of J.Crew's Utility Jacket? What would make your list of Spring's Latest Trends?