A classic trench coat is a must-have for any wardrobe: it’s instantly chic, timeless and it’s one of the most iconic pieces of fashion that simply never goes out of style. While Burberry are known for their signature trenches in various styles and colours, they’re also available on a budget on the high street. As it’s such a staple item, it can be styled in countless and endless ways, both casually or with a more sophisticated twist for evening. As Australian model Miranda Kerr demonstrates, a simple beige trench pairs up with denim beautifully. She’s wearing her’s with distressed skinny jeans, a breton stripe sweater, a black tote and leopard print shoes. Steal her style by mixing your favourite jeans with a printed or statement piece on your upper half.
A trench can also be worn with a simple block colour: head-to-toe black makes your coat stand out and gives you the room to add a bold or colourful accessory. Mixing with nudes, blush tones or all white will give it a contemporary and feminine tone, while a touch of metallic or sequins can add something unique to the look. For evening, opt for a mini-dress and ankle boots, adding gold jewels and a bright lipstick – or experiment with a colourful printed design underneath a simple black or beige trench. As it is such a neutral design, you can select louder pieces to coordinate. If in doubt, channel a classic Hollywood actress and pair with black, red lips and a tidy hairstyle – it’s a modern Audrey Hepburn inspired look that will turn heads and look just as fashion forward today as it did in the past.
