15 Best Trench Coats for Women to Wear in 2024

Best Everyday Trench Coat

Massimo Dutti Trench Coat With Belt

Best Everyday Trench Coat

Massimo Dutti Trench Coat With Belt

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Spanish label Massimo Dutti’s relaxed take on the classic trench is the ideal everyday option. It hits mid-calf, keeping you protected from wind and sprinkles, and is loose and double-breasted, perfect for wearing chunky sweaters underneath.

Sizes: XS–L

Materials: 70% cotton, 30% polyamide

Best Trench Coat for the Classic Dresser

Burberry Waterloo Heritage Trench Coat

Best Trench Coat for the Classic Dresser

Burberry Waterloo Heritage Trench Coat

Burberry is a name associated with the traditional trench. It only makes sense that if you’re planning to invest, you choose the British label. Traditional details like belted cuffs and epaulets add a touch of preppy polish.

Sizes: 0–16 UK

Materials: 100% cotton

Best Budget-Friendly Trench Coat

Zara Oversize Trench

Best Budget-Friendly Trench Coat

Zara Oversize Trench

Zaraphiles already know the brand has a breadth of trench options. This oversize design, with slouchy shoulders and long sleeves, is laid-back but sleek enough to wear to work.

Size: XS–L

Materials: 77% polyester, 14% cotton, 9% polyamide

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Burberry 'Cots' Trench Coat

Burberry 'Cots' Trench Coat

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There are classic Burberry trench coats and then there are Burberry trench coats like this one, which offer a more exciting spin on a classic silhouette. The draping sleeves allow the classic check to be seen, even when the coat is fully buttoned up.

Size: 4UK–12UK

Materials: 100% cotton

Best Minimal Trench Coat

Anine Bing Randy Trench

Best Minimal Trench Coat

Anine Bing Randy Trench

Bing just launched this trench at her brand. She told us it’s her favorite version “because of its clean lines and menswear-inspired details.” The straight cut and mid-length hem make this an ideal transitional style that can be worn with floral dresses, jeans, or trousers.

Sizes: XS–L

Materials: 98% cotton, 2% elastane

Best Cropped Trench Coat

Cos Minimal Short Trench Coat

Best Cropped Trench Coat

Cos Minimal Short Trench Coat

Sometimes an occasion arises when a long coat just won’t fit the bill. Enter the cropped trench, which embodies the sensibilities of the traditional cotton coat, but at a length that’s easy to style in all sorts of ways.

Sizes: XS–L

Materials: 100% cotton

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Rick Owens Sheer Trench

Rick Owens Sheer Trench

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Trench coats can be seen as stuffy but this sheer olive option by Rick Owens is truly experimental. You won't feel formal in this option and it'll be easy to make your outfit underneath stand out. Just think of it as less of a coat and more of a statement layer.

Sizes: XS–L

Materials: 100% cotton

Best Military-Inspired Coat

Veronica Beard Conneley Dickey Trench Coat

Best Military-Inspired Coat

Veronica Beard Conneley Dickey Trench Coat

Water-resistant waxed cotton, a storm gun, and epaulets all nod to the original functional case for the trench coat. But don’t write this coat off as simply practical. The army-green piece is a modern neutral.

Sizes: XS–L

Materials: 73% cotton, 27% polyamide

Best Asymmetric Trench Coat

A.W.A.K.E. Mode Asymmetric Draped Coat

Best Asymmetric Trench Coat

A.W.A.K.E. Mode Asymmetric Draped Coat

The trench coat traditionally is a streamlined, practical silhouette, but this take from British label A.W.A.K.E Mode turns the style on its head. Asymmetric details and a billowy shape offer a fun alternative for fall.

Sizes: 34–44 FR

Materials: 100% polyamide

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Best Navy Trench Coat

A.P.C. Greta Trench

Best Navy Trench Coat

A.P.C. Greta Trench

French label A.P.C. is a go-to for elevated basics, and its take on the trench is simple yet refined. It’s the type of piece designed to make even a casual workout look feel put-together once you throw it on.

Sizes: 34–42 EU

Materials: 100% cotton

Isabel Marant Pink Trench Coat

Isabel Marant Pink Trench Coat

Now 18% Off

Abba notes one of the best selling brands for coats on Italist is Isabel Marant—and for good reason! The brand is able to distill that chic french je ne sais quoi into everything it does. This pink trench still has that classic Parisian flair but with a punch of playfulness.

Sizes: 36–45 FR
Materials: 100% cotton

Best Cotton Trench Coat

Everlane The Cotton Long Trench Coat

Best Cotton Trench Coat

Everlane The Cotton Long Trench Coat

Live out all of your detective fantasies in an oversize trench that’s begging to be paired with a magnifying glass and fedora. Or, for a more realistic note, the soft shape is easy to pair with athleisure or a dressy ensemble.

Sizes: XS–XL

Materials: 100% cotton

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Best Pleated Trench Coat

Sandro Pleated Trench Coat

Best Pleated Trench Coat

Sandro Pleated Trench Coat

Pleats, please! Make a statement in a coat that’s meant for twirling and floating your way through the day. A waist belt means you can still cinch the coat tight if you want it to hug close to the body.

Sizes: XS–XL

Materials: 100% polyester

Best Long Trench Coat

Toteme Double-Breasted Coat

Best Long Trench Coat

Toteme Double-Breasted Coat

Toteme’s modern minimalism translates easily into trench coat form. This simple double-breasted design is an investment piece that you’ll own for seasons to come.

Sizes: 32–42 GER

Materials: 75% cotton, 25% polyester

What reviewers are saying: “I was after a timeless trench coat as an investment piece and this checked all my boxes! Love the arm strap details.”

Best Belted Trench Coat

Leset Jane Coat

Best Belted Trench Coat

Leset Jane Coat

If double buttons aren’t really your thing, this belted trench is a simple wrap style to consider instead. The wide lapels add a slightly retro touch while still feeling modern.

Sizes: XS–XL

Materials: 95% wool, 5% elastane

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Best Leather Trench Coat

Helmut Lang Patent Leather Trench Coat

Best Leather Trench Coat

Helmut Lang Patent Leather Trench Coat

The Matrix helped put the leather trench on the map, but the practicality of this wind- and water-blocking coat has kept it there. A bit warmer than your traditional cotton trench, it’s the perfect choice for colder weather.

Sizes: XXS–XL

Materials: 100% goat leather

Best Size-Inclusive Trench Coat

Madewell The Signature Trench Coat

Best Size-Inclusive Trench Coat

Madewell The Signature Trench Coat

Now 31% Off

Madewell’s basics are the perfect starting place for building out a casual capsule wardrobe. This lightweight trench makes for an ideal layering piece as you transition to colder weather, and it’s available up to size 4X.

Sizes: XS–4X

Materials: 56% cotton, 44% nylon

What reviewers are saying: “This jacket is high quality, classic, and flattering. No it is not lined, but I prefer this for a fall coat as it keeps it lighter.”

Best Sheer Trench Coat

Theory Belted Trench Coat

Best Sheer Trench Coat

Theory Belted Trench Coat

Sheer crepe de chine may not be ideal for inclement weather, but if you’re looking for a trench coat that’s more about fashion than function, this might be just the thing.

Sizes: XS–XL

Materials: 100% viscose

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Tara Gonzalez is the Senior Fashion Editor at Harper’s Bazaar. Previously, she was the style writer at InStyle, founding commerce editor at Glamour, and fashion editor at Coveteur.

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