Stylish Women in Paris and NYC Wear This Staple Nonstop—I Like These 24 Best
Trends are cool and all, but some of the most stylish women we know have cultivated their great taste in clothes not by trying every new fleeting style that pops up but by relying on a few select wardrobe staples. As style people ourselves, we like to keep tabs on our what our fashion friends are favoring each season and one staple that always persists is the trench coat. Take a walk around Paris and NYC—two cities with arguably some of the very best street style—at any given moment and I guarantee you'll spot more than your fair share of cool trench coat ensembles. After all, the lightweight jacket is a useful layering piece during transitional seasons like spring and fall.
Despite the always-classic nature of a camel trench, the staple is being reimagined in cool and creative ways—as spotted all over the runways and on our favorite fashion girls. From upsized silhouettes to leather iterations, the trenches on offer right now couldn't be any cooler. To uncover the best trench coats to buy now and wear forever, keep scrolling for our edit of 24 handpicked toppers and get inspired by street style looks from New York and Paris along the way.
1. L'Academie Marianna Ayisa Trench Coat
This billowing silhouette is slightly upsized and without much structure, lending it a cool relaxed feel. Cut from cotton and detailed with oversize notched lapels and buttoned straps that define the loose sleeves, it's easily thrown atop anything from a suit to jeans.
2. COS Twill Trench Coat
Ask any editor and they'd agree that the tailoring from COS is some of the best for its relatively affordable price. I like this straight-cut trench which features all the classic accouterments of a trench but is ultra sleek and comes with a hood.
3. Everlane The Gathered Drape Trench
Everlane is every fashion girl's go-to source for stylish staples, so it should come as no surprise that its trench is equal parts cool and classic.
4. Burberry The Kensington Long Trench Coat
We can't discuss a piece as beloved as the trench coat without a mention of the brand whose gabardine dates all the way back to 1879. The Kensington comes in both a short and long version and, of course, Burberry's iconic check-printed interior.
5. Mango Classic Trench Coat
The right amount of oversize with just enough detailing makes this Mango a perfect choice for the minimalists among us. It's also the pick that's in this editor's cart as we speak.
6. BlankNYC Faux Leather Trench Coat
7. Wardrobe.NYC Belted Double-Breasted Trench Coat
Wardrobe.NYC was created by an industry veteran stylist and designer as a line of luxury essentials "distilled into their purest and most versatile form," as it puts it. Take the brand's trench coat, which takes all the classic fixings like the tonal belt, double-breasted shape, and tortoiseshell buttons, and remixes it in a relaxed fit to feel ultra modern.
8. H&M Twill Trench Coat
Word to the wise: H&M is a jackpot for affordable trench coats that hardly look it. One detail that makes the brand's offering look luxe is the maxi-length hem, which lends a sleek look to whatever it's worn with.
9. Sam Edelman Corduroy Contrast Trench Coat
You may only know of Sam Edelman for its shoes, but let this trench coat serve as proof that its outerwear is not to be overlooked. A peek at the selection onReplica Store confirms that it's equal parts classic and stylish.
10. Topshop Faux Leather Trench Coat
Classic detailing with a relaxed fit seems to be the 2022 way to do trench coats, and no style embodies this as much as this Topshop pick.
11. J.Crew Relaxed Heritage Trench Coat
Of course, J.Crew created the perfect version of the forever favorite. We love the belted shape and lightweight fabric that makes for an easy transition into colder weather.
12. Mango Angela Belted Trench Coat
While beige trench coats are certainly classics, sometimes you don't want what everyone else is having. In that case, there are a few cool color alternatives like green, ruse, and a classic black that offer a more offbeat approach.
13. Reformation Danni Oversized Trench Coat
This lightweight, oversize trench hits just above the knee for a polished finish. We love the idea of wearing it with a slip and knee-high boots.
14. Zara Animal Print Trench
Hello, beautiful. Zara nailed the leopard trend with this great coat, but are we even surprised?
15. Isabel Marant Jepson Belted Shell Trench Coat
The definition of a "buy now, wear forever" piece. Isabel Marant's belted Jepson trench is made from a water-wicking fabric blend that includes a hint of cotton. The longline shape and removable belt give it a sleek look and the neutral hue ensures it will go with everything.
16. J.Crew Short Trench Coat
These days, we're enthralled by J.Crew's epic comeback and, of course, its lead designer Olympia Gayot's J.Crew-heavy personal style. Recently, she wore this shorter trench on her Instagram and we immediately took note of the look.
17. Abadia Satin-Twill Trench Coat
Designers continue to experiment when it comes to reinventing the trench and we couldn't be any more obsessed with this elegant satin-twill style from Abadia.
18. The Frankie Shop Tina Faux Leather Trench Coat
Shoulder pads and an oversize shape give this leather trench a street style approved look. Layer a hoodie underneath for extra warmth and extra styling points.
19. Tibi Lancaster Trench Coat
If the standard-looking trench coat isn't your cup of tea, this one from Tibi makes a statement but is no less polished.
21. Apparis Natalia Vegan Leather Trench Coat
Outerwear brand Apparis re-created the trench in a cool vegan leather iteration for an elevated and on-trend take on the classic.
22. Saint Laurent Trench Coat
Light beige is a classic trench coat color, but this warmer camel hue feels especially fresh for fall. Plus, anything from Saint Laurent is built to last a lifetime. Wear it over all your jeans, sweaters, and boots.
23. GAP Icon Trench Coat
Don't skip out on mall brands like Gap and J.Crew. They have quietly carried some of the best classic wardrobe basics without the big price tags.
24. Mango Oversize Leather-Effect Trench Coat
Leather-effect trench coats are on the rise as a trend-forward alternative to classic cotton-blend iterations. Trust me—this Mango pick is the kind that will earn you so many compliments throughout the fall and winter.
Anna is an editor on the fashion team atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing and has been at the company for over five years, having begun her career in the Los Angeles office before relocating to New York, where she's currently based. Having always been passionate about pursuing a career in fashion, she built up her experience interning at the likes of Michael Kors, A.L.C., and College Fashionista before joining the team as a post-graduate assistant editor. Anna has penned a number of interviews withBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing 's cover stars over the years, including A-listers Megan Fox, Issa Rae, and Emma Chamberlain. She's earned a reputation for scouting new and emerging brands from across the globe and championing them to our audience of millions. While fashion is her main wheelhouse, Anna led the launch of WWW Travels last year, a new lifestyle vertical that highlights all things travel through a fashion-person lens. She is passionate about shopping vintage, whether it be at a favorite local outpost or an on-the-road discovery, and has amassed a wardrobe full of unique finds. When she's not writing, you can find her shooting street imagery on her film camera, attempting to learn a fourth or fifth language, or planning her next trip across the globe.
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