What’s to love about a trench ? It will joosh up everything you own! You will always look sophisticated. And chic. Summer, Autumn, winter, Spring. So versatile ! A trench will go out to dinner over a simple black dress and heels. Toss that same exact trench over jeans, a tee with Birkenstocks & you’re casual weekend ready. It will keep you dry in rainy weather. And it might even keep you warm in winter. Who da thunk! Talk about mileage and cost per wear. Which one to buy ? Classics like a trench have a use by date. They NEVER last forever. They can look dated. That short ( knee length ) tight single breasted trench you own? Aurevoir. Goodbye. Adios & store it. (It’s so out it’s about to come back in again!) Right now you want an extra long trench , double breasted and oversized. This new modern shape will last you for 5 years or more. (BTW I’ve been talking about this new shape of trench for about 10 years now). Veer away from a black trench. Too dark, Not versatile. Boring. It’s outerwear that counts: it’s the first thing people see. It’s the piece that’s going to make a statement. So If you have to buy just one trench? invest in beige, brown, khaki, white. Watch as it instantly lightens up your life. It will joosh up all your basic black but also loves white and neutrals.( a black trench is not wrong just not the first one to buy) * Walk past, close your eyes & cross yourself 🫣if you see any trenchcoats in purple or red or horrid green or lime )(Looks cheap. Hurts my eyes!) * Always buy a size or two bigger if it’s too neat. * A trench should be mid shin because it needs to be the same length as your midi skirt : A short trench over a longer skirt arrggggg ! Please no ! A long trench over a short skirt? Yes ! *Also if you feel overwhelmed by too much fabric then choose a trenchcoat with a sharp shoulder seam not raglan sleeve ( not good if you have narrow or sloping shoulders !). Shop my pick of the best trenchcoats LTKstyletip LTKautumn LTKaustralia