DULCIE EMERSON

Deputy fashion editor

THE PRACTICALLY PERFECT JACKET

Call off the search for a stylish transitional coat – this effortlessly chic all-rounder has you covered

The utility look is hot news for autumn 2019, with khaki colours, oversized pockets and drawstring details spotted across the catwalks, from Hermès to Proenza Schouler. And it’s easy to wear too. After all, what could be more practical than clothes designed to work as hard as you do? Start with this laidback jacket for your first foray into the trend. It features multiple pockets and a gathered waist, making it the ideal companion to both dresses and jeans. Crafted from lightweight, sustainably sourced Tencel, it’s a staple piece you’ll wear again and again.