They've never been 'out of fashion', but if you were keeping an eye on this season's runways you'll know that trench coats have rarely been more popular amongst the stylish crowd.
Spotted at all four of the fashion capitals on both the runway and the front row, the humble trench has been reinvented for 2018 via a number of subtle tweaks.
Fabrics, cuts and shapes have all been played with, resulting in a smorgasbord of options.
We picked out three of the best and styled them to suit three different women with three very different looks...
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Look 1: Fun and free
An oversized coat in dark navy is perfect for casual weekend plans. Jeans and a classic white tee keep the look un-fussy, while a pair of delicate statement sandals elevate it and off-set the coat's billowing volume.
Outfit credits:
Xiao Li AW18 Long Blue Coat with White Stitching, £700,
Available at Dover Street Market
H&M t-shirt, £8.99
Monki Moluna Jeans, £40
Sophia Webster Andie Mid Sandal in Red & Pink, £350
Gentle Monster Vector glasses, £164
Sophie Billie Brahe Boucle Diamant earrings (pair), £3700,
Available at Dover Street Market
Stud earrings models own
Look 2: Pristine in a playsuit
Not solely an outer layer, the trench coat can play an integral part of your outfit if it's tonally similar. A sharp cut and rigid fabric will render the overall look more formal.
Outfit credits:
Christian Dior Beige Cotton Trench coat, £2,000
Christian Dior Black and White Striped Cotton Poplin shirt, £890
Christian Dior Beige Cotton playsuit, £1,250
Tommy Hilfiger Fringed Slip – On sneaker, £215
Sophie Billie Brahe Lys De La Vallée earring, £510,
Available at Dover Street Market
Look 3: Flirty fabrics
Once associated with the more private alleyways of Amsterdam, red leather trench coats have been welcomed into the fashion fold with open arms. A muted burgundy hue gives the look a grown-up, sexy feel, while a lilac lace dress softens it.
Outfit credits:
Magda Butrym Indiana Bordeaux coat, £2,932
Magda Butyrm Morelia Purple dress, £1,677
Dinny Hall Wave rings, £100
Sophie Billie Brahe Amour Double ring, £1,410, Available at Dover Street Market
Jessie Thomas Textured Gold hoops, £1,300
Sneakers models own
Styling by:
Ashlee Hill
Models:
Sonny Turner (Look 1)
Olivia Grace (Look 2)
Cassyette (Look 3)
