There are few things better than a great trench coat on a woman. Seriously, it cinches on your waist to make you look pulled together and polished while keeping you warm from the frosty Springtime air. Heaven.
I’m a little shamefaced to admit I own three trench coats. And they aren’t even my Winter coats, they’re just meant for the warmish weather of March and April in Utah. I have one in green, red {of course}, and a standard khaki lined in plaid. One for every occasion; ridiculous, I know. But they’re so cute!
Marilyn Contrast Plaid Coat Forever 21,Classic Trench Coat Banana Republic
1. Proportion-
Are you tall? If so, you can get away with wearing a trench that goes past your knees. If you’re on the shortish side, pick something that hits you at mid-thigh or higher. If you go any longer than that, the coat will visually chop you off and make you look shorter than you already are. No one wants that.
2. Fit-
A trench coat is not a puffy Winter jacket; it’s meant to be a fairly thin barrier between you and the rain. Try on a trench coat over whatever you’ll be wearing underneath it, and make sure it’s a pretty close fit. You don’t want to add bulk with this coat, just style.
3. Color-
I have three trench coats because I couldn’t just choose one color. I don’t want to be wearing my red trench coat with a pink sweater underneath, or my green with….well, green looks awesome with almost anything but you get the drift. The khaki is meant to be an all-purpose color for whatever outfit/shoes I’m wearing.
Pick a color that a} works with your skin tone and hair color b} makes you look like a sassy piece of woman.
Any questions on trench coat 101?
Allison
Hello there! I'm Allison Czarnecki, founder + editor of Petit Elefant, a blog all about style on a budget for every part of your life: style / home / travel / family. I do a lot of how-to beauty + style tutorials, travel posts, easy recipes, home remodel projects, and cool DIY crafts you totally want to try. I'm super happily married (to a hot Polish immigrant) and am the mother of two kids, a daughter and son, all of whom are featured here on the regular. We live in the country but we're a little bit rock + roll. Welcome!
I with ya! Love trench coats too and this is a great little write up on them. Love that one from Target… think i need it! Cheers!
Yes, but can you find me a trench coat that will help me look like I have a waist again? ;-)
Sadly, I love the most expensive coat. I own a red trench coat, but I am in the market for a black one.
i have now decided that i NEED a trenchcoat.
PS I love your blog. I'm a google reader stalker and don't get out to the comments often, but I just wanted you to know you're doing great!
I just bought the cutest green trench last week from Target. I adore it!!!
I have a black trench from Old Navy…it is great!
I think I have to buy that trench from Target. I might let my husband know beforehand…
Thank you!!!