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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Black Burberry trench from Nordstrom

You’ve often seen movie or television stars wearing trench coats as their signature items.  When the stars put on a trench coat, the coat is perfectly fitted to their bodies.  That is how a trench coat should be for you.  Do not buy a coat that is bulky or makes you look larger than you really are.  The coat should fit along the silhouette of your body from top to bottom.  The top part should cut across your chest cleanly, while the rest of the coat should fall in a fitted, straight line.

When trying on the trench coat, do not buy bulky fabrics or shapes that don’t follow the line of your body.  You want the coat to be long and sleek looking.  It should come in and cinch at the waist and then drape in a subtle A-line from the waist down.   The A-line should not flare out too much unless that is the style of the coat (trench dress).  You want the coat to make a statement when you walk in the room.  It allows your appearance to look completely put together which is the benefit of the coat.  On the otherhand, do not buy a coat that is too tight.  You must make sure that your clothes fit well under the coat and do not get wrinkled in the process.  Also, a coat that is too tight will not be easy to move around in, nor will it flatter the shape of your body.  Coats need to drape, not stick.

When trying on the trench coat, use the belt to your advantage.  If you have a shorter waist, see if you can wear the belt a bit lower to make your torso look longer.  Some belts are adjustable, while others are fixed.  If you have a fuller bust, you should avoid breast pockets.  Finally, if you have broader shoulders or boxier shoulders, avoid narrow shoulder seams, puffy sleeves, and wide lapels.  Also, do not get a coat with additional shoulder pads.  Those old shoulder pads from the 80’s didn’t flatter anyone, not even men.

Try on many coats to make sure you find the one that fits right.  Try wearing low-rise jeans to see how the coat looks with your entire outfit.  The trench coats are made in all shapes and styles and there will be details that are more or less flattering on you.  Check the length, the details, the size of the pockets and buttons, the color and collar and the length of the sleeves.  A trench coat needs to fit you well.  If something can be tailored to fit like the length or the sleeve, make sure you bring it to a tailor to make these adjustments for you.  It will be well worth the time and investment.