Loved by many women, the trench coat is a type of coat that has become a fashion classic for many years, and no matter how long it goes, it has not gone out of style!
But then, what differentiates a trench coat from other types of coats? How do you wear a trench coat and create stunning outfits with this piece? I selected several tips and 13 outfits to get you inspired and ready to rock this timeless coat in outfits for many seasons!
After all, the trench coat is a coat that is made of light fabric and can be worn in spring or on cool summer nights. When made in heavier fabrics, it‘s also perfect for winter outfits. It is a very versatile piece to have in your closet at any time of the year.
Tips, How to use, and 13 Trench outfits
I have selected some styling tips on how to use this beautiful coat, as well as 13 looks with a trench coat to inspire you when choosing your outfit.
What is a trench coat?
Nothing is better than understanding how the trench coat model looks, right? And what are the differences between a trench and a regular coat or a women’s overcoat? Some key points of this item make it different, and why it’s a special coat.
Some details are the main points that define a trench: the criss-cross front button, the waist marked with a belt, and the distinctive lapels are the typical characteristics of a coat to be a trench coat. You can see these details above in the trench graph that I created to illustrate it.
Because it has a marked waist, this is a coat that leaves you with a very feminine and elegant silhouette. It’s also one of the types of women’s coats that can go with many different outfits, occasions, and styles. The trench can go from a casual look with denim to a more elegant outfit with a dress.
This type of coat became super famous with Thomas Burberry, who created the model with a different idea: in the beginning, it was created to be a coat for soldiers during the First World War, little did he know that he was creating one of the most iconic coats in the history of fashion to this day!
The typical fabric of the trench coat is a water-repellent fabric, which is why this item is often worn on rainy days.
Now that you know how to identify this style of coat, it’s time to get inspired, so let’s go to the tips and outfits with this iconic piece!
13 Trench Outfits: From Casual to Classy
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As I mentioned, the trench coat is a piece that can be used in more casual or chic looks. And you can also choose your coat in different colors, prints, or in a variety of fabrics, according to what you are looking for in each look.
I selected some more casual looks for everyday life, as it’s a great piece to go out during the day or even to wear to work. Basic colors such as off-white, caramel, camel, white, black, and navy blue are the most popular colors for this type of coat, as they are neutral colors that will allow you to combine your trench with many different outfits.
Combined with jeans, a T-shirt, and sneakers, the trench coat creates a basic look but has that extra touch of elegance!
I love trench coats in light colors such as white, off-white, and camel because, in addition to being neutral colors, they are easy to style and make your outfit more elegant for any season of the year. You can pair it with a little black dress for a classy outfit:
Neutral colors are always great, especially for a work outfit, like this other trench model in black that is super neutral and will go with everything!
For winter, the tip is to go for a wool trench coat to stay super warm! I love some tailored styles that have the same shape as a trench, but are much warmer than the models in their typical fabric.
This is the same white trench that I wore in the outfit above, in which I was pairing it with jeans, and in my outfit below, I paired it with a dress, showing how this coat is incredibly versatile:
It’s a style of coat that is a classic! It will go from casual to chic, and it’s also versatile that any age can wear it! From teenager outfits to senior fashion. So, what’s your next look with a trench coat?
