19 best trench coats for women the fashion set can't stop wearing

Consider this my love letter to trench coats for women; if there's one item I'm returning to every spring, it's this timeless silhouette.

I might be over-exaggerating here, but they are – at least to me – the backbone of any well-curated wardrobe. Versatile, classic, appropriate for a plethora of weather conditions…trench coats stand the test of time and deserve every bit of praise they get.

Are trench coats still in style 2024?

The trench coat has expanded its remits for 2024. Needless to say, the classic Burberry trench coat women love so dearly will never lose its space (the camel and toasted brown colourway is still huge, while their black is forever a classic), however there have been some upgrades to the standardised silhouette as of recent catwalks.

If you want a more unusual take on the trench, contemplate cut-out details like the ones witnessed upon the Rokh runway (and, indeed, the upcoming H&M Rokh collection), a collarless iteration à la Max Mara, or perhaps a Christian Dior-approved short-sleeved design. Elsewhere, the ‘Matrix trend’ adopted by Hailey Bieber seems to be just as popular this year as it was at the end of last with leather trench coats swathing the pavements of virtually every country's capital (London especially).

Best cut from gabardine (it's breathable and waterproof) or sturdy cotton, a trench will save you when it's too cold for a denim jacket but too warm to wrap up in a faux fur winter coat. While a parka, puffer or raincoat are all perhaps more suitable for walks in the countryside, a trusty trench coat is the answer to everything else. As for my favourite? It's got to be the one I can't take off at the moment: ASOS DESIGN's Longline Trench Coat in navy.

ASOS DESIGN Longline Trench Coat

£65 at ASOS

Whether you're ‘team layer’ and prefer to wear yours atop a T-shirt and blazer for that extra bit of warmth, or you're a ‘drape-it-over-the-shoulders’ sort, trench coats for women have the magical ability to make every outfit feel much more put-together. Transitional-dressing? Incomplete without a trench coat.

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Below, the 19 best trench coats for women to buy now and wear forever.