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Back in January, when I wrote up the review for the Elizabeth Suzann Clyde Jacket, I was left searching for a good work jacket with pockets. A reader had suggested Tradland's Chore Coat, and I was considering it but procrastinated on buying it (since I was already buying too many things). But then I saw that Everlane was going to come out with a coat with pockets and decided to wait for their Modern Utility Jacket to be released. And boy was I not disappointed! It's as if Everlane read my mind (or my blog) and made the perfect work jacket for me (lol, though I know that's not possible considering the lead time it takes for production). But really, this jacket is everything I wanted.
First a note on sizing: I got this in my usual Everlane size of small (I'm 5'4" and usually a size 4 on top) and it fit well. It's a tad long for my petite frame so the jacket does look better on me when it's open and unzipped. The small is still a bit oversized and it's large enough for me to fit a sweater like Everlane's Long Sleeve Crew underneath (which I usually do pair together when it's a bit chilly).
{Wearing: Everlane Modern Utility Jacket, Frame straight leg jeans (similar here), Everlane Day Heel Mules (review coming soon), Polene Numero Un bag (reviewed here)}
Here are all the things I love about this jacket:
~ 4 big pockets with gussets that can fit bulky items (like a walkie tallkie) and that have snaps to keep the pocket secure.
~ The twill material is super sturdy and substantial but still lightweight. This is exactly the kind of material I think of when I think of a "utility jacket."
~ I love that there is both a zipper option and a snap option. I rarely like to zipper up all the way, but it's a great option. The snaps are large, well-made and easy to use.
~ Another great option to have but that I don't use is the drawstring at the waist so that you can cinch it in for a better silhouette. Since this is my work jacket I don't really care too much but I might try it out the next time I have the jacket closed so that I look less blocky.
~ And I love that the collar stands up but it stays away from my face and chin so that I don't get any makeup on it.
{Wearing: Everlane Modern Utility Jacket, Elizabeth Suzann Silk Georgia Dress (review coming soon), Everlane Modern Loafer Mules (review coming soon), Celine Seau Sangle bag (similar here and reviewed here)}
I can't think of any cons to this jacket (so far but of course will update this post if I do). Also just to note, the color of the jacket on Everlane's website is a touch more brown than IRL. I've worn this jacket 10 times in about 3 weeks (where 1 of those weeks was really hot so there was no need for a jacket). I've also used this jacket in my Spring 10x10 and I love it even more every time I wear it. This is the best LSJ (light spring jacket, term learned from Grechen) I've ever had and one of my favorite items from Everlane this year. If I wasn't working on mindful consumption, this jacket would be something I would buy multiples of in different colors because I love it so much (but as it stands, I know I only need one so I will only buy one lol).