The longline, floor-sweeping coat has always been a style constant, but this season it’s gone through a decidedly cool upgrade: checks. From oversized gingham to sharp houndstooth, patterned trenches are emerging as the outerwear choice that feels instantly directional without losing any of the timelessness we expect from a classic trench. It’s the easiest way to take your look from simple to styled, even on days when you’ve only managed jeans and a jumper.
What makes the checked coat so appealing is its versatility. An exaggerated silhouette thrown over relaxed denim feels effortless and modern, while more tailored cuts instantly polish up office looks. In neutral tones, it becomes a wear-with-everything staple; in bolder patterns, it reads as a statement piece that doesn’t need much else.
Tia Dewitt wearing the viral Sezane trench coat.
Designers and high-street brands alike are leaning in, with playful, reversible iterations sitting alongside sculpted wool versions that could pass for vintage. And, everyone’s been spotted in one. From Elsa Hosk and Marilyn NK styling the now sold-out The Row style to Tia Dewitt in Sézane's viral iteration, the trend is proving its fashion pull—checked coats are the shortcut to looking instantly more polished.
Keep scrolling to shop our edit of the best checked coats.
Shop The Best Checked Coats
A relaxed oversized coat in brown gingham and ecru, made from 100% organic cotton, water-repellent with a classic collar—perfect for a countryside walk or adding pattern to jeans and brogues.
This style is ideal for layering over knitwear for an elevated, statement look this autumn.
A relaxed trench with a softly tailored silhouette in monochrome check—the kind of effortless layering piece you’ll wear season after season.
A longline take on the sell-out M&S checked coat, this version is a wardrobe must.
A true wardrobe investment.
Two coats in one, this reversible trench flips between gingham and ecru with statement bow details.
This sharply tailored wool trench in heritage check is complete with a belted waist and exaggerated lapels. Pure Parisian polish from Saint Laurent.
A cropped trench with modern proportions, cut in a muted olive tone and finished with oversized lapels. Pre-order now before it (inevitably) sells out again.
With understated check trims rather than an all-over print, this trench fuses classic tailoring with a hint of pattern for a modern update.
Two trends in one. This hybrid trench comes with a matching check scarf for a coordinated look, cut from a warm wool blend that balances fashion and function.
The H&M checked car coat delivers that oversized, effortless energy in a muted brown palette that feels both classic and current.
Cropped at the hip, this short trench is perfect throw-on over denim or dresses when you want timeless with a twist.
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