Trench coat style

First, will you button the coat or leave it unbuttoned? A buttoned up coat covers what you are wearing inside and gives you the sleek silhouette that the designer was trying to create. A buttoned look brings everything together. The open, unbuttoned look is more casual and is also more masculine when a man does it. Think of all of the gun fighters in movies that you see. When they come out fighting, their trench coats are unbuttoned and make them look like an even bigger force. On the other hand, an unbuttoned trench can also look very messy and careless. Consider where you are going with your coat and the type of statement you want to make before buttoning or unbuttoning the coat. Also, you can hardly ever go wrong with buttoning it up.

Styling a trench coat

Second, think about how you want to wear the belt. Will you belt it at all? For most women, that belt will make you look better since it will give you a waist. However, do you belt it in the traditional way or will you tie it in a more stylish way? The traditional way is just looping it through the belt buckle, however, the more fashionable way is tying it like Burberry does with their trenches – a double knot with the 2 ends of the belt so the belt dangles a little.

Third, think about the collar. If you are trying to be a bit more stylish, turn it up slightly. If you want to be more conservative, make sure it is down.

Fourth, think about the sleeves. Again, the more stylish way is to scrunch them up a bit. This makes the relaxed sleeve more fitted on your body. Remember, this only works if you are wearing short sleeves underneath. Do not do this if you are wearing a long sleeve or shirt.

Finally, what outfit will you pair it with underneath? What type of shoes will you be wearing? Many famous stars have been shown wearing knee high boots or pointed toe heels. Pants usually look great under short and long trenches since they elongate they balance out the broader feeling of the coat. Also, consider the colors you are wearing. If you have a more conservative color trench, consider pairing it with brighter color shoes or even a bright scarf, purse or hat. The trench coat can be dressed up or down depending on how you feel. Most of all, put your own style twist on it and have fun wearing it.

Below are five more ways to wear the trench coat:

Like Audrey Hepburn: Trench coat + Full length skirt + ballet flats + silk scarf + soft t-shirt

Out to dinner: Trench coat + designer jeans + stilettos + chunky jewelry

To the office: Trench + tailored pants + button down shirt + classic pumps

Night on the town: Trench + tights + ankle boots + chunky gold heels + metallic bangles

Out around town: Trench + chunky boots + sunglasses + warm scarf