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The Style Update:
Trench Coat (and How to Wear It)

The classic trench as we know it has come out of its proverbial shell—less straight-up gabardine and more design-y extras. The key to extending its historically transient shelf life lies in layering. With a toasty pullover base, the pairing is enough to mimic the warmth of a puffer (with none of the bulk); on milder days, throw it on over your best-loved tee. The edit below has something for every predilection—from traditional to avant-garde.

• MANGO
  Striped Belt Trench Mango, $170
• COACH
  Trench Coach, $650
• LOEWE
  Contrast Stitch Duster Coat The Line, $1,490
• JIL SANDER
  Esprit Trench Coat Moda Operandi, $3,370
• BALENCIAGA
  Pulled Trench Balenciaga, $2,850
• SONIA RYKIEL
  Checked Trench Sonia Rykiel, $1,570
• J.W. ANDERSON
  Oversized High-Neck Tie-Waist
  Trench Coat Matchesfashion, $2,075

Wear it with…

• BALENCIAGA
  BA0113 Sunglasses goop, $375
• PROTAGONIST
  Shirt 61 Pleated Collar Shirt goop, $475
• ROLEX
  36mm Day-Date
  Presidential goop, $9,200
• G. LABEL
  Mel High Rise Denim goop, $295
• MIU MIU
  Pump Miu Miu, $690
• LOEFFLER RANDALL
  Ribbon Shopper Bag goop, $395