VALENTINO HAMMERED SATIN TRENCH COAT, Valentino, $5,900; VALENTINO SCHAPPE SILK DRESS, Valentino, $2,390; VALENTINO SCHAPPE SILK SHORTS, Valentino, $1,290; SOPHIE BUHAI SMALL EVERYDAY HOOPS (worn throughout), goop Lab, $325

Modern Utility

Utility-focused clothing has come a long way from the heavy-duty fatigues and cargo pockets it’s always been associated with. It can be tailored, feminine, and soft around the edges without losing an ounce of the practicality that made it a thing in the first place.

• Offset the masculinity of a structured trench with warm, earthy tones and soft, fuss-free fabrics that won’t weigh you down.

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• CHLOÉ LEATHER COAT, Chloé, $6,895; CHLOÉ SILK VICTORIAN DRESS, Chloé, $4,295; TEMPLE ST. CLAIR 18K GRANULATED HOOP EARRINGS, Temple St. Clair, $2,950

Truth: Opposites attract. Dusty pink gives this sensible suit a romantic, pretty bent.

G. LABEL KEATING SINGLE-BUTTON BLAZER, goop, $595; EQUIPMENT SLIM SIGNATURE SILK SHIRT, Equipment, $214; G. LABEL KATHERINE TAILORED PANT, goop, $425; HELMUT LANG KNOTTED MIDHEEL (worn throughout), The Dreslyn, $520

Coveralls are always a win in our book, especially when equipped with oversize patch pockets and scrunchable sleeves. This shade of sage is as versatile as army green but so much more delicate.

THE ROW MOORA NOTCH-LAPEL TRENCH COAT, Matchesfashion, $2,161; G. LABEL ARIANA UTLITY JUMPSUIT, goop, $450; GABRIELA ARTIGAS TEAR BANGLE, Gabriela Artigas, $320

• Generally falling on the functional end of the form-to-function spectrum, this pocket-happy trench, left undone and layered over a blush blouse, makes a strong case for form.

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• VALENTINO HAMMERED SATIN TRENCH COAT, Valentino, $5,900; VALENTINO SCHAPPE SILK DRESS, Valentino, $2,390; VALENTINO SCHAPPE SILK SHORTS, Valentino, $1,290; BY FAR MIRA BLACK CROCO EMBOSSED LEATHER (worn throughout), By Far, $457;

• When working with monochrome, it’s the details that count (a bit of texture here, king-size buttons there). If going for a pop of color, opt for pastel.

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• STELLA MCCARTNEY BEIGE LILAH JACKET, Stella McCartney, Similar styles available; REVISITED WICKER TANK, goop, $148; SOFIE D’HOORE PAMPLONA PANTS, goop, $600; MARNI PINK LEATHER SHOULDER BAG, goop, $2,140;

• Structured and boyish up top, breezy and ladylike below. It’s a combination that, simply put, never fails.

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• G. LABEL DREW TRENCHCOAT, goop, $795; JOSEPH COTTON POPLIN SONNY TOP, Joseph, $445; MARNI PEARL COTTON-LINEN SKIRT, goop, $1,150;

• A wild print woven in with tame neutrals, like a khaki coat, feels right at home in any urban setting.

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• GABRIELA HEARST CAINE TRENCH, Gabriela Hearst, Simlar styles available; STELLA MCCARTNEY WHITE RIBBED TOP, Stella McCartney, Simlar styles available; GABRIELA HEARST HAYWORTH SHORTS, Gabriela Hearst, Similar styles available;

How do you make a pantsuit feel current? Step one: Ditch the sleeves. Step two: Choose an all-white palette. Bonus points: Double down on the details, like this dual-buckle belt.

LOUIS VUITTON SLEEVELESS GILET, Louis Vuitton, $3,450; LOUIS VUITTON SKINNY PANT WITH KNEE DETAIL, Louis Vuitton, $1,470; LOUIS VUITTON LV JOURNEY 70mm, Louis Vuitton, $730;

• Head-to-toe tan is a statement in itself. Breaking it up with varying degrees of texture takes it to the next level.

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• CÉLINE DOUBLE COAT IN SILK AND COTTON, Céline, $7,500; CÉLINE SHIRT WITH ASYMMETRICAL BREAST POCKET, Céline, $1,050; CÉLINE TROUSERS WITH BACK CUFF SLITS, Céline, $1,350; CÉLINE SULKY CALECHE BELT, Céline, $720; CÉLINE DUDES LOAFER WITH TASSEL, Céline, $990; CÉLINE PURSE CLUTCH IN SHINY CALFSKIN, Céline, $3,100;