11 Fresh Ways To Wear Your Favourite Trench Coat Now
But even the most classic staple can use a seasonal refresh, which is why we’ve culled an inspiring selection of tastemakers showing off updated ways to wear the jacket. And if you don’t own a trench yet, don’t fret! Click through to find a thorough shopping section that runs the gamut from basic khaki to a wild printed number, so you can find your own “Most Dependable” to add to your closet.

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David M. Benett/Getty Images for BurberryHarley Viera Newton
Want to show off your dress while still highlighting your figure? Take note from the model/DJ who belted her Burberry Prorsum trench (similar style here) to emphasise her waist, but left it unbuttoned so her feminine silk frock wasn’t hidden.

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LEON NEAL/AFP/Getty ImagesPoppy Delevingne
Think a tan hue is your only choice? Think again. Delevingne stepped out of the beige box with a claret red patent Burberry Prorsum Laminated Leather Trench Coat ($3595) at the label’s S/S 14 show.

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Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for Estee LauderShala Monroque
The deep green hue of Monroque’s Isa Arfen coat is almost as versatile as the classic beige, but feels a step dressier for an evening event like the launch of Estee Lauder’s perfume, Modern Muse, in New York last month.

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Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images for BurberryGabriella Wilde
Wilde’s slightly cropped Burberry Prorsum Short Cotton Sateen Trench Coat ($1995) trench she wore to the brand’s S/S 14 show creates an ideal proportion for petite women.

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Vanessa JackmanElena Perminova
Take advantage of the look’s classic vibe to balance more daring elements in your outfit. At the Carven S/S 14 show in Paris, for example, Perminova wore a Celine trench to ground her extreme gladiator heels.

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Wylde / Splash NewsJessica Hart
If you consider yourself a feminine girl at heart, refer to the Australian model’s Upper East Side look for inspiration. Her Burberry Prorsum Mid-Length Cotton Gabardine Trench Coat ($2,195) was the perfect complement to preppy staples, like Ferragamo bow flats and a ladylike Louis Vuitton bag.
Choies Denim Oversize Trench ($94)
Sam Edelman Double Breasted Wool Inset Trench Coat ($121)
Ruche Endless Possibilities Trench Coat ($50)
J.Crew Icon Trench In Wool-Cashmere ($350) in Cabernet
H&M Trenchcoat ($60)
A.P.C. Double-Breasted Trench Coat ($635)
ASOS Vila 2 In 1 Trench Coat ($89)
Marc By Marc Jacobs Nicoletta Colorblock Felt Coat ($1198)
M Missoni Digital Camo Trench Coat ($627)
Marc By Marc Jacobs Nicoletta Colorblock Felt Coat ($1198)
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