A trench coat is the most useful coat you can own. It's light enough for spring and early fall, smart enough for work, and it makes jeans and a tee look finished. A classic beige trench goes with almost everything.
Below are eight trench coat outfits for every day, plus how to belt one and which shoes look best. For more fall ideas, see our brown boots outfits and brown sweater outfits.
What do you wear with a trench coat?
A trench coat goes with jeans and a white tee, knitwear, dresses, tailored trousers and all-black outfits. Wear it open over casual outfits, or belted over dresses for shape. Loafers, ankle boots, sneakers and ballet flats all work with it.
Trench coat outfits
1. Trench, white tee and jeans
A beige trench over a white tee with straight blue jeans and white sneakers. It's the classic everyday outfit and works almost anywhere.
Wear it with: white sneakers or loafers.
2. Trench and a striped top
A trench over a navy striped top with jeans and ballet flats. It's a simple, French-inspired look.
Wear it with: black ballet flats and gold hoops.
3. All-black with a beige trench
A black knit, black trousers and black loafers under a beige trench. The light coat stands out against the dark outfit.
Wear it with: black loafers and a black bag.
4. Belted trench over a dress
A trench belted over a midi dress. Tying the belt gives the outfit shape and makes the coat look like part of the outfit.
Wear it with: ankle boots or heels.
5. Trench and tailored trousers
A trench over a fine knit and wide-leg trousers. It's polished and easy for the office.
Wear it with: loafers and a structured bag.
6. Trench with a hoodie
A grey hoodie under a trench with jeans and sneakers. It's relaxed and practical, and the trench keeps it smart.
Wear it with: chunky sneakers.
7. Trench and knee-high boots
A trench over a sweater dress with brown knee-high boots. It's warm, polished and good for colder days.
Wear it with: brown knee boots and tights.
8. Black trench for evening
A black trench over a black dress or satin skirt. It looks sleek for dinner or drinks.
Wear it with: pointed heels and a small bag.
How to wear a trench coat
Wear it open or belted. Open looks relaxed. Belted looks polished and gives shape.
Tie the belt at the back. If you wear it open, knot the belt behind you so it doesn't hang loose.
Roll the sleeves. Pushing the sleeves up slightly shows a little wrist and looks more relaxed.
Choose beige first. A classic beige or camel trench goes with the most outfits.
FAQ
What shoes go with a trench coat?
Loafers, ankle boots, white sneakers and ballet flats. Knee-high boots work with dresses and skirts.
How should a trench coat fit?
It should close comfortably over a sweater, with the shoulders sitting on your shoulders and sleeves ending at the wrist.
Should a trench coat be belted?
Either way works. Belted looks polished over dresses, and open looks relaxed over jeans.
What color trench coat is most versatile?
Beige or camel. It goes with denim, black, white, navy and brown.
The bottom line
Start with a beige trench, wear it open over jeans and a tee, and belt it over dresses. Save the outfit you like and browse more outfit ideas.
