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Fashion: Boilersuits so hot right now

If there's one thing you buy this season, make it a utility all-in-one says Katie Wright.

Oasis Utility Boiler Suit, £55; Tie Leopard Sandals, £25, available from Oasis (sandals available in May)
Oasis Utility Boiler Suit, £55; Tie Leopard Sandals, £25, available from Oasis (sandals available in May) Oasis Utility Boiler Suit, £55; Tie Leopard Sandals, £25, available from Oasis (sandals available in May)

THE utility trend is huge this spring and no garment epitomises the look better than a boilersuit.

Baggy, boyish and with tons of attitude, these uniform-inspired all-in-ones were big news on the SS19 catwalks, seen everywhere from luxury labels Celine and Hermes to cool-girl favourites Isabel Marant and Stella McCartney.

Even brands usually better known for their frothy frocks, like Alberta Ferretti and Giambattista Valli, jumped on the boilersuit bandwagon.

Now, they're all over the high street and ready to transform your spring wardrobe.

How? Well, that's the great thing about boilersuits – they're an instant outfit.

You don't have to think about a matching top or trousers, just add accessories and you're good to go.

Plus, with all those pockets, you might not even need a handbag.

Because the utility aesthetic leans heavily on neutral colours, khaki and denim are popular choices, perfect for pairing with white trainers or leather ankle boots for a casual daytime look.

Alternatively, you could take your boilersuit into party territory by adding heels, a clutch and a pair of jazzy earrings.

Come summer, try a denim or pastel style with sandals, a straw bag, sunnies and a headscarf for a cool Fifties vibe.

If print and colour are more your thing, go for a pink or leopard-print boilersuit with a pair of on-trend chunky trainers.

Ready to join the boilersuit crew? Here's our pick of the best high street buys...

Topshop Short Sleeved Utility Boiler Suit, £55, available from Topshop
Topshop Short Sleeved Utility Boiler Suit, £55, available from Topshop Topshop Short Sleeved Utility Boiler Suit, £55, available from Topshop
Boohoo Pink Utility Denim Boiler Suit, £26.60 (was £35), available from Boohoo
Boohoo Pink Utility Denim Boiler Suit, £26.60 (was £35), available from Boohoo Boohoo Pink Utility Denim Boiler Suit, £26.60 (was £35), available from Boohoo
Dorothy Perkins Khaki Short Sleeve Boilersuit, £32 (was £40), available from Dorothy Perkins
Dorothy Perkins Khaki Short Sleeve Boilersuit, £32 (was £40), available from Dorothy Perkins Dorothy Perkins Khaki Short Sleeve Boilersuit, £32 (was £40), available from Dorothy Perkins
Miss Selfridge Multi Colour Cheetah Boiler Suit, £49, available from Miss Selfridge
Miss Selfridge Multi Colour Cheetah Boiler Suit, £49, available from Miss Selfridge Miss Selfridge Multi Colour Cheetah Boiler Suit, £49, available from Miss Selfridge
George at Asda Boiler Suit, £20, available from Asda in May
George at Asda Boiler Suit, £20, available from Asda in May George at Asda Boiler Suit, £20, available from Asda in May
JD Williams Wrap Front Jumpsuit, £45; Leather Trim Detail Closed Toe Mules, £22 (were £35), available from JD Williams
JD Williams Wrap Front Jumpsuit, £45; Leather Trim Detail Closed Toe Mules, £22 (were £35), available from JD Williams JD Williams Wrap Front Jumpsuit, £45; Leather Trim Detail Closed Toe Mules, £22 (were £35), available from JD Williams
Evans Black Boiler Suit, £40.50 (was £45), available from Evans
Evans Black Boiler Suit, £40.50 (was £45), available from Evans Evans Black Boiler Suit, £40.50 (was £45), available from Evans
Monsoon Jane Utility Boilersuit, £60, available from Monsoon
Monsoon Jane Utility Boilersuit, £60, available from Monsoon Monsoon Jane Utility Boilersuit, £60, available from Monsoon
V by Very Button Through Jumpsuit, £48, available from Very
V by Very Button Through Jumpsuit, £48, available from Very V by Very Button Through Jumpsuit, £48, available from Very