Check out this High Collar Felt Coat from Forever 21.  It’s a little bit thicker so you can stay warm in the winter and has a great high collar to protect your neck and make you look good.  The double breasted look is fantastic when paired with the cute belt in the middle.  Get it for $27.80.

Forever 21 Trench Coat

Tweed Classic Trench:  This next one, also from Forever 21 is so cute.  It’s the classic tweed trench and the black and white tweed is definitely subtle but still beautiful.  The belt is actually removable, but I like the look with a belt and a cute pencil skirt underneath.  Get it for $37.80.

Forever 21 Tweed Trench Coat

Brushed Twill Trench Coat:  One more from the great store Forever 21.  This one is only $36.90 and it is a brushed twill trench that will go from Fall to Winter into Spring.  This is definitely a more street look and paired with cute jeans or leggings, will look great.  I love the 2 colors it comes in – Olive and Navy – this coat should match almost everything in your closet.  I plan to wear mine with a bright red sweater or a green tank.

Brushed Twill Trench from Forever 21

Puffy trench:  I call this the puffy trench.  Not quite a trench coat, but anything with a belt qualifies as a trench for me.  If you can cinch it in and wear it over your clothes, then I will test it.  This coat, by H&M is pretty great.  It’s puffy and warm, but you don’t feel so puffy after using the belt.  Plus, the winter white color is fantastic over everything.  If you love your trenches, but live in a much colder place, try this coat by H&M.

H&M Coat

Elle Ruffle Trench Coat:  Check out this next trench I found at Kohls.  Yes, you would never know it, but sometimes they have fantastic stuff.  It is now on sale for 50% off, making it $33.99.  This sleek black trench will go over all of your dresses and nice skirts and pants.  The collar has a little ruffle that is so cute and the jacket is made to be tighter with a little stretch in the material to fit well.

Elle Ruffle Trench Coat

IZ Byer California Pleated Sateen Trench Coat:  This next jacket is a great trench dress.  The fuschia color, the flare at the hips, all of it makes for the perfect trench dress for you to wear.  It’s so cute on that I had to buy it.  For me, it was almost like an outfit on its own.  I’m planning to throw it on whenever I want to look cute walking around outside.  Buy it now at Kohl’s for $34 – what a steal!

Fuschia Trench Dress

Old Navy Women’s Belted Trench Coats:  This final one is one of my favorites.  It’s the perfect classic coat from Old Navy for $49.50.  It comes in light tan or black and is perfect for anyone looking for the classic trench.  It is made of smooth brushed twill, and the tie belt in the middle is trendy without being too over the top.  Perfect for the office or out on the town.

Old Navy Trench Coats

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London Fog trench at Overstock.com

A trench coat is one of the most classic wardrobe items you will own.  It is a wardrobe staple that you can bring out every spring season and wear into early summer.  It’s useful for both wearing to the office and wearing around town since it is classic, but cute.  When shopping for a trench coat, look for one that is higher in quality and more durable.  A cheap trench coat will not even last you through one season before it starts to break down and rip or tear at the seams.

When looking for a trench coat, look for material that is lightweight wool, cotton canvas or gabardine.  All of these materials will be light, but also provide the warmth you need.  Also, look at the details of the trench coat.  If there is reinforced stitching, if the buttons are made of high quality like nickel or tortoiseshell, if there is an extra lining, and if there are details like epaulettes and other special details of the jacket, then you know that the trench coat is something of higher quality.  These extra details will signal to you that time and care were put into making the jacket and the coat will last you a lot longer for the price you pay.

In terms of color, the most traditional colors are black, navy and tan.  If you are looking for a more classic trench coat, you can’t go wrong with any of these colors.  

Every season, there are tons of new trench coats made and sold in these colors.  However, if you want something that stands out more, but will still last a long time, consider a red trench, purple trench or even a green trench coat.  These 3 colors continue to cycle through every season, with red being one of the most popular colors for women.  

Blue trench from Nordstrom

Before you start shopping, consider the budget you have for a trench coat.  Don’t think of the coat as a one season, one wear purchase.  Remember that you will be wearing it everywhere – to the office, to dinner, to lunch, during the day to go shopping.  Also, you will probably be pulling it out for the rain and for heavy weather.  Finally, you can pull it out every season when the weather starts to get slightly warmer, but is still cold enough where a nice warm trench coat will keep you protected.  Therefore, calculate your coat budget to be twice as much as you expected, with the expectation that it will last three or maybe four times as long as you expected.  A nicer trench coat is well worth the money, quality and durability.

If you are considering what style trench coat to buy, go to this article for a style breakdown.  If you don’t know where to shop, I have a list of suggestions in the shopping area.  There are many trench coats to choose from so shop carefully and take your time.  Also, read through these next articles to help you narrow down your selections and find the perfect trench coat for you.