Classic With a Twist! 8 Trench Coat Outfit Ideas to Try This Spring

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We are nearing the end of winter, about to head into spring’s bloom. Before we reach peak April flourish, we have the fun but notoriously tricky-to-style transitional season to contend with. For an easy solution to the coinciding wardrobe woes, why not turn to the trench coat? The humble hero of rain and noncommittal temps has been upgraded for spring and is looking more exciting than ever.

Vogue’s Favorite Trench Coats

The Classic Choice
Burberry Castleford Trench coat
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The All Black Moment
Gap Icon trench coat
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The Preppy Pick
Barbour Milda trench coat
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The Cape Effect
Cos cropped trench coat cape
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The Pop of Red
Prada single-breasted coat
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The Runway Select
Chloé long trench coat
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Over the years, we’ve seen plenty of riffs on the trench in designer collectsions, from the likes of Burberry, Prada, Chloé, and Toteme—paneled patchwork trenches, balloon-sleeve shapes, cropped cuts, and even silhouettes with scarves or wraps that gracefully engulf the wearer. Now, we’re seeing even more innovation in the streets. Modern twists on trenches were abundantly popular among the style-set in 2026, and the trends of unexpected colors, technical fabrics, and subtle fabrics shows no sign of slowing down. Our guide to out-shining spring showers, below.

The Classic Beige

Nothing says elevated essential quite like the classic tan trench. Burberry’s—a heritage wardrobe staple—feels effortless when pared back to worn-in denim, ankle boots, and refined jewelry (a little inspiration from a bingse of Love Story).

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Burberry

Castleford Trench coat

Levi's

Wedgie bootcut jeans

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Brilliant Earth

Allegra hoop earrings

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Khaite

Arizona boots

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J.Crew

Icon trench coat

ME+EM

relaxed trench coat

The Classic Black

For those who swear by a monochromatic wardrobe, a black trench is a timeless extra to add to your rotation.

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Leset

Kyoto car coat

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Veronica Beard

Charissa midi dress

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Khaite

Crosby bag

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Manolo Blahnik

Carolyne pumps

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Nili Lotan

Tanner trench coat

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Gap

Icon trench coat

The Cape Effect

Part trench, part cape, these breezy overcoats have an effortlessly regal energy.

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Chloé

long trench coat

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Norma Kamali

Pedal Pusher cropped leggings

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Banana Republic

The Everyday shirt

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Proenza Schouler

Glove stiletto pumps

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Cos

cropped trench coat cape

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Zara

removable vest trench coat

The Bold Red

Statement hues have made their mark for spring—opt for cherry red to turn heads, the street style way.

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Toteme

light spring trench

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Levi's

501 '90s jeans

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Splendid

Classic turtleneck

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Loeffler Randall

Neive pumps

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Burberry

long Castleford trench coat

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Prada

single-breasted coat

The Technical Fabric

An extra-oversized trench in technical fabric is an elegant, more fluid take on the typical trench coat.

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Miu Miu

reversible single-breasted coat

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Alaïa

Shell skirt

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Leset

Nando tee

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Nike

LD-1000 shoes

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Burberry

long nylon trench coat

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Barbour

Milda trench coat

The Chocolate Brown

If a vibrant red trench feels too bold, why not try shades of deep, chocolate brown? It’s a trending hue with timeless appeal.

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The Frankie Shop

Dursey trench coat

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Massimo Dutti

asymmetric skirt

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The Row

Round ballet flats

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Chanel

Coco Crush necklace

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Almada Label

Sienna suede coat

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Zara

short trench coat

The Suede Trench

Texture adds that subtle finish to an ensemble. Opting for one in suede trench feels particularly luxury when teamed up with similarly hued accessories.

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Nour Hammour

Tate trench coat

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Guest in Residence

The Wild Rag

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Rue de Verneuil

Traversée Shaggy tote bag

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Reformation

Ani penny loafers

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Almada Label

Sienna suede coat

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The Contrast Collar

A combination of the popular barn coat and timeless trench, this jacket has a preppy, idiosyncratic charm.

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Róhe

checked wool coat

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Miu Miu

corduroy pants

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Gucci

Borsetto medium boston bag

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The Park

Heather T-shirt

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Bottega Veneta

belted trench coat

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H&M

twill car coat