Rain, rain, go away... Or keep it at bay with a trench coat, the must-have garment for the season! The drop in temperatures lately has made us well aware that a fashionable and cozy covering to fight off the cold should now be an essential element of our wardrobe. Warmer than a simple jacket or blazer, and more stylish than a windbreaker, trench coats create such a flattering figure while staying sophisticated, comfortable, and timeless. The original model was made to keep soldiers warm and dry in the trenches (hence the name!) and it was revamped into a chic version by British brand Burberry after WWI. Now we know it as a classic piece that perfectly blends elegance and functionality together. Stars around the world have made the piece an emblematic part of fashion, and today it has become a basic for a variety of styles and occasions!
Camel-Colored Classics
Camel beige is the color we associate with the classic trench, as designed by Burberry in waterproof gabardine in 1880.
Cotton Coat 113, Burda Style 03/2022
This is a classic cut and features the noteworthy elements of a storm flap at the back and front left shoulder, cuff straps, a large pleat at the back, welt pockets, a belt, and a full placket up to the collar. Tall Sizes 72-88. Difficulty: 4 stars
Cotton / Blends Trench Coat A, B 105, 02/2019
This cut is also a classic, but it retains fewer details such as the storm flap at the front right shoulder and back as well as large welt pockets. The topstitched lapel collar elongates the figure while the slit at the back adds ultimate comfort. This model can be made from both gabardine and patterned cotton stretch fabric. Sizes 36-44. Difficulty: 4 stars
Variations with Applied Pockets
The classic camel shade remains, but these two models come with large applied pockets—an innovative touch to an otherwise classic piece.
Gabardine Coat 124, Burda Style 08/2022
This beautiful coat in gabardine features exquisitely feminine details. The posh XL lapel collar closes with gold criss-cross buttons that continue onto the storm flap. They match perfectly with the buckles on the cuff straps and roomy applied pockets. The storm flap and hem moreover come with a slit at the back. Sizes 36-44. Difficulty: 4 stars
Cargo Pocket Coat 133, 02/2014
What a feminine model! This piece in a blend of linen and cotton is lightweight for those warmer days. It has a full placket at the front and large applied pockets. The back features a wide box pleat as well as two topstitched flat pleats. Sizes 36-44. Difficulty: 3 stars
Trench Coats with Fab Details
These two models are unique for their many amazing details.
Wool Coat 114, Burda Style 10/2020
This model is made from wool and has an attractive flared cut, two buttoned storm flaps, and large applied pockets that also come with buttons. A special addition to this trench coat is the big cozy hood! This is a piece that sways beautifully and is reminiscent of the Fifties. Sizes 36-44. Difficulty: 4 stars
Cotton Coat 104, Burda Style 09/2021
The cut of this model looks a bit like a classic trench coat for men, but the gorgeous floral pattern adds a lovely feminine touch. It comes with a large lapel collar, criss-cross buttons, buttoned storm flaps at the front and back, epaulettes, cuff straps, welt pockets, and a belt with buckle. There is a joyful 70s feel to the coat thanks to its flower power print. Sizes 36-44. Difficulty: 4 stars
Models from the Curvy Collection
These trench coats from the Curvy Collection are simply flattering thanks to their clean, crisp lines and elegant air.
Gabardine Trench Coat 123, 05/2017
This timeless unlined model comes in grey gabardine and features stunning topstitching along the edges. It has an extra-long lapel collar, two buttoned storm flaps at the front, a triangular storm flap at the back with a button, princess seams, and a buckled belt. This is a true must-have! Curvy Sizes 44-52. Difficulty: 4 stars
Viscose Coat 126, Burda Style 02/2021
This simplified version of the trench coat is sewn from a lively emerald green stretch viscose which makes it such a joy to wear. As for its details, the model comes with a large lapel collar, a storm flap at the left shoulder, and a belt with a buckle. It also has raglan sleeves and elastic at the cuffs. Curvy Sizes 44-52. Difficulty: 3 stars
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