This "Boring" Autumn Staple Is Now the Chicest Thing You Can Wear

My favourite time to get dressed is autumn. I love that period where it’s cool enough to reinstate layering, but it’s not yet double-sock cold. I love when dresses can be worn with bare legs and boots, and It knits can be tucked into jeans and finished with ballet pumps. This season is my sartorial sweet spot, and I plan on making the most of it.

As such, now is the optimum time to wear a trench coat. We all know the British wardrobe staple doesn’t hold up well in the depths of winter when the chill will go straight to your bones. Right now, though (and up until early November), it makes for the perfect cover-up. With its ability to also drape beautifully over attire, it’s little wonder the humble trench coat has a place in every fashion girl’s heart.

But even the most classic staple can use a seasonal refresh, which is why we’ve assembled an inspiring selection of influencers, each of whom is showcasing new ways to wear the trench. Keep scrolling for the chicest trench coat outfit ideas to try this year.

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JEANETTE MADSEN
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We’ve been eyeing up this JW Anderson check-trimmed trench ever since we saw it at London Fashion Week back in February. We love how Scandi style queen Jeanette wears hers with teal culottes and a button-up blouse for extra polish. 

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KARINA MARRIOTT
(Image credit: @styleidealist)

Turns out that trenches look just as chic layered over dresses as they do worn with strides. Make like Karina and finish your ensemble with tonal accessories for an expensive twist.

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MONIKH DALE
(Image credit: @monikh )

Make your trench work even harder by investing in one with a bright hue. Wear it with top-to-toe neutrals like Monikh for an incredibly sleek approach. Then counteract it with a pair of clunky worker boots. 

This post was originally published at an earlier time and has since been updated.

Next up, our shopping editor just found the best autumn jacket from H&M, and it’s only £40.

Opening image: @slipintostyle

Maxine Eggenberger
Deputy Editor

Maxine Eggenberger isBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing UK’s deputy editor and has over thirteen years of experience in fashion journalism. She been creating engaging and elevated style content specifically forBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing UK since 2018, covering runway reports, emerging trends, long-form features, self-styled shopping stories and columns, including her edit of the best new-in buys. She ensures the highest editorial standards are met across the site, leads the editorial team in their SEO strategy and keyword planning, works closely with the beauty team on content initiatives, represents the brand at industry events, and regularly contributes to social media, including her ownBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing UK TikTok franchise, French Style Fridays. Previously, Maxine appeared on ITV's This Morning in her own fashion segment and has interviewed countless celebrities—everyone from Victoria Beckham to Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o.

Prior toBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing UK, Maxine’s career began when, after completing her first-ever internship at Look magazine, she was offered a position on the brand's fashion desk. She accepted, leaving university a year early in the process. Her passion and natural talent for writing and styling meant she swiftly rose through the ranks to become the title's fashion news and commercial content editor, with a stint as InStyle.co.uk’s fashion and beauty writer along the way. She later served as Look’s acting Editor in Chief, overseeing both print and digital, before embarking on a successful freelance career, working with Grazia, The Pool, and Marie Claire amongst others.

Maxine is based remotely from her countryside home near Edinburgh where she spends her downtime renovating her house, walking her dogs, hosting friends and trying to master the art of making Old Fashioned cocktails.