Until lately, shopping trench coats for women was a matter of choosing between a sea of raincoats that were nearly indistinguishable. This summer and fall the style has gotten a lot hipper, now coming in lots of lengths, colors (not just tan and black any more), non-raincoat fabrications including leather and more. It’s a trend that shows signs of snowballing right into winter, so we recommend you hop on the trench coat trench before your favorite style sells out. We’ve highlighted some cool new outfits ideas and pulled out iterations of our favorite brands.
15 Trench Coats for Women—And How to Rock Them This Fall
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Published Aug 17, 2022
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Pair Your Trench With Long Shorts
In late summer, a trench coat with soft details—ruffles, a bib collar—looks casually chic topping a warm-weather outfit that bares a bit of skin. Come fall, you’ll be wanting to pair this trench with other style-forward pieces like short cowboy boots and flowy dresses.
Nordstrom
1. Avec Les Filles Puff Shoulder Trench Coat
Nordstrom
2. French Connection Anai Double Breasted Trench Coat
Anthropologie
3. Magali Pascal Gracia Scalloped Collared Trench Coat
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Wear A Cropped Trench Jacket
Wide-legged trousers look great with a cropped trench, which gives you all the style of the long classic without that extra heft to break up the line of your outfit.
Gentleherd
4. Gentle Herd Cotton Cropped Trench Coat
Anthropologie
5. Sanctuary Cropped Trench Coat
J. Crew
6. J. Crew Short Trench Coat
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Colorblock Trenches Are Fashion Forward
Designers are re-working the trench with patches of contrasting color for a fresh look that stands up to whatever platform shoes or animal print you got going on.
Asos
7. Asos Design Petite Check Spliced Trench Coat
Asos
8. 4th & Reckless Trench Coat With Contrast Leather-look Detailing
Karen Millen
9. Karen Millen Hybrid Volume Sleeve Short Trench
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Plaid Details Are A Nod To Classic Chic
You might not want to make a full-on preppy fashion statement, but you like the look of plaid. That’s why a little checked action on the lapel or the cuff is just enough.
Nordstrom
10. Treasure & Bond Mix Plaid Cotton Trench Coat
Nordstrom
11. Avec Les Filles Plaid Trim Trench Coat With Detachable Hood
Ralph Lauren
12. polo Ralph Lauren Reversible Balmacaan Coat
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Traditional Double-breasted, With A Side Of Color
There’s no substitution for a classic button-front, mid-calf waterproof trench. It can take you from the board room to church, it’s so versatile. And you’ll be able to wear it for 20 years. However, make sure your look says 2022 not 1952 by pairing your trench with a colorful accessory or two, or even a vinyl designer handbag. And a red lip is always welcome.
Revolve
13. bardot Classic Trench
Nordstrom
14. Lauren Ralph Lauren Belted Double Breasted Trench Coat
Nordstrom
15. Boss Cifana Trench Coat
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