It’s no secret that the timeless trench coat is the unsung hero of any transitional capsule wardrobe. When it comes to styling the closet classic, take a cue from this chic crowd and wear yours with tailored trousers, cozy knitwear, kitten heels or polished penny loafers. Classic menswear-inspired items, like structured wool overcoats and boxy blazers, can be equal parts practical and impactful to your final look, with noteworthy options from Loulou Studio and The Frankie Shop to consider. For an edgier vibe, look to H&M’s distressed leather bomber jacket, which pairs particularly well with a winter-to-spring white jean and a statement-making cherry red sweater. Speaking of welcome color pops, up the ante with a burgundy accessory or two, courtesy of Sabato De Sarno’s new era Gucci or a pair of minimalist flats from The Row.
10 chic ways to style the season’s best transitional outerwear offerings, below.
The Menswear-Inspired Trench Coat With an Elegant Belt
Longtime fashion darling, Alexa Chung, knows how to get the London look, starting and ending with Burberry’s oversized menswear-inspired trench coat. Styling-wise, follow suit and wear yours with a pair of pinstripe trousers, a little white tank top, and pointed-toe pumps. For an elegant final touch, loop in a barely-there black leather belt.