Your Guide To Wearing A Trench Coat
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Your Guide To Wearing A Trench Coat

Now is the time of year to be thinking about lighter-weight outerwear that will still keep you dry, and looking good. Enter the trench coat. Rich in military history, the best modern versions are in cotton gabardine, poplin or twill weaves – and stick to beige or navy. A well-fitted trench looks tailored: it is cut close to the body and across the shoulders, and finishes just above the knee. From high street to high end, these are the best to buy now…

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Water-Repellent Cotton Trench, £119.99 | Mango
Water-Repellent Cotton Trench, £119.99 | Mango

CLASSIC

Not to be confused with a mac, the traditional trench is a three-quarter-length double-breasted coat with epaulettes, storm flaps at the shoulder, a waist belt, a throat latch and cuff tighteners. Perfect for a more tailored aesthetic.

Cotton Nylon Trench Coat from Hackett

Cotton Nylon Trench Coat

Hackett
£345
Kensington Classic Trench Coat from Burberry

Kensington Classic Trench Coat

Burberry
£1,650
Basic Water-Repellent Trench Coat from Zara

Basic Water-Repellent Trench Coat

Zara
£109
Stretch Cotton Trench Coat from Ralph Lauren

Stretch Cotton Trench Coat

Ralph Lauren
£595
Oversized Trench Coat from Gant

Oversized Trench Coat

Gant
£600
Belted Double-Breasted Trench Coat from The Kooples

Belted Double-Breasted Trench Coat

The Kooples
£445
Gabardine Trench Coat from Saint Laurent

Gabardine Trench Coat

Saint Laurent
£1,890

DARK

For those who want a break from tradition, a trench in a darker colour can carry you from office to weekend. Wear it over your suit for rainy commutes, then sling it over a sweater and team with jeans.

Matty Oversized Coat from Weekday

Matty Oversized Coat

Weekday
£80
Oversized Single-Breasted Coat from Uniqlo

Oversized Single-Breasted Coat

Uniqlo
£79.90  (was £179.90)
Basic Water-Repellent Trench Coat from Zara

Basic Water-Repellent Trench Coat

Zara
£109
Classic Trench Coat from Saint Laurent

Classic Trench Coat

Saint Laurent
£1,689
Trench Coat In Cotton Gabardine from The Kooples

Trench Coat In Cotton Gabardine

The Kooples
£445
Uniqlo U Trench Coat from Uniqlo

Uniqlo U Trench Coat

Uniqlo
£129.90
Oversized Cotton-Blend Trench Coat from Raey

Oversized Cotton-Blend Trench Coat

Raey
£795
Technical Trench Coat from Massimo Dutti

Technical Trench Coat

Massimo Dutti
£169
Technical Trench Coat, £539 | Sandro
Technical Trench Coat, £539 | Sandro
Single Breasted Long Length Mac, £298 | Reiss
Single Breasted Long Length Mac, £298 | Reiss

MINIMAL

More streamlined than a full trench, with hidden buttons and a simple A-line shape, the best macs have a double-bonded fabric for extra waterproofing and durability. 

Mid Length Car Coat from Arket

Mid Length Car Coat

Arket
£175
Lightweight Cotton Trench from Mango

Lightweight Cotton Trench

Mango
£119.99
Water Resistant Trench Coat With Detachable Gilet from M&S

Water Resistant Trench Coat With Detachable Gilet

M&S
£139  (was £279)
Showerproof Cotton Mac from Sunspel

Showerproof Cotton Mac

Sunspel
£425
Cotton-Twill Trench Coat from A.P.C.

Cotton-Twill Trench Coat

A.P.C.
£375
Oversized Water-Resistant Cotton-Blend Trench Coat from Raey

Oversized Water-Resistant Cotton-Blend Trench Coat

Raey
£525
Cotton Trench Coat from Zara

Cotton Trench Coat

Zara
£99.99

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