Shopping Tips for Buying a Trench Coat

Give me an afternoon of warmer but still slightly cool weather or even the chance of it happening and I guarantee I’ll be in shorts or a dress before you can  finish saying “Oh it’s gonna be nice out”. BOOM!  70 degree weather means light jackets and light layering, and no jacket is as on point as the trench. It is the quintessential Spring and Fall jacket. Every woman and man NEEDS at least one in their wardrobe. The fact that this wardrobe staple has been around since the 1850’s (allegedly) should prove it’s staying power and if you’re barely hopping on now, I mean, just don’t tell anybody…we started wearing these forever ago smh. Kidding! But seriously, if you don’t already own a trench now is definitely the time to find one!

It should be noted that not all trench coats are alike though, which is exactly why today I’m sharing some useful shopping tips for buying the perfect Trench Coat to fit your style and your needs. Most of my tips will be for in store comparison but keep in mind that you can always order and evaluate and if all else fails, return. Just pick an online retailer with a good return policy.

I personally have a few different styles of Trench Coats, from long and flared (pictured above) to short and structured; waterproof and plain old cotton. This piece is here to stay and can easily elevate a simple jeans and tee outfit to a full on lewk when done right.

Shop some of my favorite Trench Coats:

Xx Sylvia