We may be in the thick of winter now but, believe it or not, in-between weather lies in our near future. Before we reach peak spring and the end of winter’s chill, we’ll have the notoriously tricky-to-style transitional season to contend with. For an easy solution to the coinciding wardrobe woes, why not turn to the trench coat? The humble hero of rain and noncommittal temps has been upgraded for spring and is looking more exciting than ever.
The Best Trench Coats, According to Vogue
- The Denim Trench: Banana Republic oversized denim trench coat, $250
- The Timeless Classic: Burberry cotton gabardine trench coat, $2,890
- The Statement Sleeve: Alaïa cotton gabardine trench coat, $4,700
- The Mixed Media: Barbour x Ganni corduroy-trimmed paneled trench coat, $775
- The Luxe Leather: Róhe belted double-breasted leather trench coat, $1,575
- The Scarf Coat: Massimo Dutti trench coat with detachable scarf detail, $280
- The Oversized Fit: The Frankie Shop Mavis oversized trench coat, $345
We saw it first in the collections, from designers like Phoebe Philo, Prada, Loewe, and Undercover—paneled patchwork trenches trenches, balloon-sleeve shapes, and trenches with scarves or wraps that gracefully engulf the wearer. And now, we’re seeing it in the streets. Twists on trenches were abundantly popular among the style-set in 2024, and the trend shows no sign of slowing down. Before the rainy spring begins, get in on the solution with our updated edit (and fresh trench coat outfit inspiration), here.
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Denim on Denim
Denim is an unexpected material for a trench, moving the style squarely into fashion territory. Pair it with even more denim (in the form of baggy jeans) and round out with black accessories for an unexpected trench coat outfit.
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Practical Party Wear
A classic Burberry trench takes on a new dimension when worn as a topper with embellished sheer pieces.
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Don’t Belt It, Brooch It!
A trench with standout sleeves, either bell shaped like in the Loewe and Alaïa items here, or capelike from Chloé, makes enough of a statement to be a look of its own. Add simple accessories to finish the look, and considering fastening your coat with a silver cuff or brooch.
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Mixed Media Dressing
Patchwork trenches are a more sporty and playful take on the classic style, especially when paired with a chunky pair of trainers and track pants.
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Head-to-Toe Leather
Sometimes the best thing to wear with leather is… more leather! In this case a leather trench, trousers, and ankle boots lend themselves to a super sleek look in shades of black.
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That’s a Wrap!
This fluid take on the trench and scarf coat is given ladylike edge with skin-tight boots, black leather gloves, and a poppy red lip.
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Relaxed Proportions
An oversized trench pairs perfectly with white jeans or trousers and boyish separates for a slouchy, chic look.
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