How to Style a Trench Coat Outfits – Fashion Guide for Mens and Womens

How to Style a Trench Coat

Whenever we talk about coats, we see many different types of coats, including Peacoats, Double Breasted Coats, Short Coats, Duffle, Blazer Coat, Tailcoat, Tuxedo, Duster, Raincoats, and the most famous Trench Coat. Trench Coat is also known as Long Coat. It is not only a stylish coat but is also a very popular outerwear and is very warm for cold winter climate. This awesome outwear is our today’s topic and we will discuss almost everything you need to know about it. We will tell you how to style a trench coat outfit, what is trench coat, when to wear it, etc. So, let’s get started.

Things You Need To Know About Trench Coat

Why it is called trench coat. The name trench coat originates from the trenches of World War I, where soldiers would wear trench coats to protect themselves from harsh conditions.

Womens Trench Coat

Trench coats are created to keep the wearer dry. As we mentioned, the trench coating is genuinely a raincoat. They are light in mass, making them excellent jackets to wear during the fall and spring.

A Trench Coat is a spring and fall coat. It provides some warmth with excellent protection from rain and wind—the more expensive, the better the quality. We used to see Queen Elizabeth II wearing a Trench Coat when wandering outside in cooler weather.

If we talk about when was the trench coat invented, historians say that the basic style of what we now know as a trench coat was made-up well before World War I; the fashion became well known as a private purchase addition to British officers’ uniforms during that war, and has remained constant as a fashion staple since then. I think some features were added for military use (like epaulets).

You must be wondering now, who invented the trench coats so, as per according to our knowledge Trench coats were initially designed by Thomas Burberry in 1879; Burberry is a British lavish fashion house created in 1856 by Thomas Burberry and headquartered in London.

When to Wear Trench Coat

The trench coats can be worn in different events; midway seasons like fall and spring are the paramount time to wear a trench coat. Trench coats are naturally made of gabardine, heavy canvas, or cotton, and while they can keep away rain, they do little to keep out a severe winter chill.

Mens Trench Coat

It’s suave enough to be one of the few types of outerwear that looks well with formal dress and suits; their length and relative largeness make them look not viable for summertime heat. When wearing a trench coat in the fall or spring, add lightweight pieces like long-sleeved cotton t-shirts, cotton-wool blend sweaters, button-down shirts, and slacks or jeans for a layered look that provides additional warmth.

Ladies who want to wear this trench coat with skirts, are welcomed but make sure the skirt is heightened enough to touch the hem of the trench coat so that it doesn’t seem like you are not wearing anything under, plus you would be wearing it in cold weather, so you must have to cover your legs.

You can wear your trench coat over a dinner jacket to a black tie event, with your work or wedding guest courtship, to complement your date night equip, or with your off-duty weekend look. Because there are so many different options. The trench coat looks ideal in any cool atmospheric weather, in addition it has water repellent qualities so it a win-win.

A General Guide on What to Wear with Trench Coat

Trench coat is a lengthened version of the coat with few features such as single or double breasted, with or without belt waisted and epaulets.

These features give trench coat its unique look that we like a lot, Gaberdine was the material that was used by creator. Gaberdine is a tightly woven fabric constructed to resist the rain and other weather elements.

Many people have stigmas about the trench coat that only creeps wear a trench coat, like an antagonist in a season, some detective in ABC movie or some journalist like Lois lane in Superman movie will wear a Trench coat, but that’s all rubbish, Anyone can wear trench coats, and it’s been suggested by Top notch Fashion designers that Trench coats are “IN” in every season and atmosphere of the world. In my opinion, the only difference is that people generally don’t know how to style trench coat outfits and what to wear with a trench coat.

Trench coat can be worn by different people with different styles.

Here are some different styles of Trench coats which different people can wear.

Wearing The Trench Coat with Short Dress

trench coat with short dress

For a flirty coffee date or brunch with all girls gang, style your trench coat with a short dress. Create a ultra sophisticated look with suede boots and a camel cross body bag. Keep jewelry minimal and elegant. Spray on your favorite scent and you are ready to go outdoors.

This is one of the subtle ways to wear a trench coat, and also one of the easiest one.

Edgy and Fresh look:

For an edgy look, dress down your trench with some wide-leg denim culottes. Style with a slouchy, sweater and chunky-soled boots for the best impact. Play around with a quirky tote or hobo to finish off your look. Keep makeup minimal and natural.

Classic and Elegant look:

Make everyone remember your trench coat with a crop top and black cigarette pants

For an elegant look, lineup your trench coat with black, high-waisted cigarette pants and a bodysuit or crop top if you are good enough with showing a little skin. Wear your most elegant black ankle boots and sophisticated leather belt.  Opt for a lux, statement handbag to add interest to your outfit.

This entire outfit with a Red lipstick is like a cherry on top.

Long Dress with Your Coat

long dress with trench coat

A long dress looks so fabulous with trench coats, especially knee-lengthen trench coats.

Long dress can look classy, depending how you style it. Preferably, the dress should be ankle-length, and the coat should come just under your knees.

For a formal look, wear a long black dress with elevated heels or ballerina flats, and for an edgier look, wear a flower patterned dress with chunky black boots.

Buttoned coat and tied belt.

This is a very subtle way to dress up your outfit and appear classy. Buttoned coat and lapel open, plus make sure to tie the belt.

Collared Shirt with a tie and dress pants would also be a nice option to wear with trench coat.

One can make look more feminine by wearing stilettos.

Turtleneck Sweater With Your Trench Coat

Cardigan with trench coat

Making layers under your trench coat is also a way to create the outfit stylish, but dressy. This would be a fantastic outfit to wear to the workplace. Wear a long-sleeved Turtleneck Sweater under a Trench Coat. Wear dress pants and pointy-toed shoes to make the look complete.

Wear a patterned turtleneck sweater with printed pants and bright shoes for a more chic look.

Wear With a Suit and Tie

Suit and Tie with Trench Coat

This is a very fashionable and sexy look for the men. Wear a medium-length trench coat, with a suit, tie, and dress shoes. You can wear a two or three-piece suit. A dark gray or black coat would look better with a dark suit, and a beige coat would look better with a brown or gray suit.

Beige coat with a gray suit is like an ideal look to be an alpha male, stylish yet sober.

A dark gray trench coat with a dark black suit can be a fine choice for a winter wedding.

Learn How to Style a Trench Coat from Celebrities

In the above section of our general guide on what to wear with a trench coat, we discussed how to style a Trench Coat. But from now on, we will cover the celebrities’ style with trench coats because we all know that in every celebrity’s outfit, we see a professional and stylish look. The reason behind that is there are many professional fashion designers whose hard work is involved in that awesome look.

How to Style a Trench Coat Like Men Celebrities

Bruce Willis’ Style From The Motherless Brooklyn Movie

Bruce Willis' Style From The Motherless Brooklyn Movie

Bruce Willis is said to be the trailblazer of Hollywood; Even in today’s fast-track world, it’s not easy to quantify the enormous impact Willis made in Die Hard as John McClane and not just an effect but that movie made like a $1 Billion in 1988, the vest-wearing cop who single-handedly takes down a criminal gang raiding his wife’s office place on Christmas Eve. Compared to the muscle-bound tanks such as Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger, Willis was more grounded and more vulnerable. When he picked broken shards of glass from his feet, you felt every wince, every cry of pain. He was a reluctant hero we could all relate to.

Now we will guide you on how to style a trench coat outfit exactly and what to wear under the trench coat like Bruce wills every outfit and thing step by step.

The Bruce Willis Motherless Brooklyn Navy Trench Coat is all in Navy blue because black and navy blue is the color that can never go wrong in any circumstances.

The Bluecoat worn by Bruce Willis is a like most alpha male trench coats that a man can wear; it’s quite a long coat that really could help in winter, giving warmth and comfort.

Hat

To support the character of Bruce Willis who’s playing the character of a detective, he wore a fedora hat; the fedora hat was going perfectly with the look of Bruce Willis. One can get the fedora hat here.

Shirt

The plain white shirt worn by Bruce Willis was going perfectly with an outfit and especially with a Blue trench coat. To be very honest the plain white Shirt goes with almost any of the suit. So it’s a onetime investment

Grey tie

The tie is one of the most underrated things in the outfit of the man; the grey tie worn by Bruce wills uplifts the character as the private eye of the Bruce Willis.

Pant

The pant worn by  Bruce Willis , also goes in contrast with the look , the navy bluish pant is a non iron able pant , which is just wear and go type pant. This pant gives so classic look to the wearer.

Gloves

The leather gloves worn by Bruce wills also gives legit private detective to the look, in cold weather these gloves are ideal to wear, leather gloves not just stops you from cold , but also gives you one handsome look .

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Tom Sturridge’s All Black Style From The Sandman

Tom Sturridge's All Black Style From The Sandman

The Sandman is an American fantasy drama television series based on the comic book written by Neil Gaiman and published by DC Comics. The series was developed by Gaiman, David S. Goyer, and Allan Heinberg for the streaming service Netflix, and is produced by DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Television. Like the comic, The Sandman tells the story of Dream/Morpheus, the titular Sandman.

The major character of The Sandman is Dream, also known as Morpheus, who is one of the seven Endless. The Endless are anthropomorphic personifications of different metaphysical entities, such as Destiny, Death, Desire, Despair, Delirium and Destruction. The Sandman was initially published as a monthly series.

Dream Black Trench Coat

As according to the character of the dream, he wears the black trench coat, which also suits the Tom Sturridge, made up of wool and inside it have a viscose lining.

Cotton Black Shirt

The getup of the dream, don’t actually demands much, it can go sideways very easily if the color of the outfit becomes slightly change.  The shirt really justifies the look of the dream. This is something must have in your wardrobe right now; black T shirt is something which can be worn at any place, time and gender.

Pant

Pant is also black, going utterly with the look, as making the character, this pant is completely made up of cotton and is black, and as we all know, black color never goes wrong.

Black Shoes

The black sketchers of the character dream, are highly in demand by viewers, here are the shoes worn by dream. The boldness of the shoes has made their mark.

Netizens and sandman lovers, here we have given you a complete look of the Tom Sturridge‘s character “Dream” of sandman.

Jeremy Renner’s Hawkeye Look

Jeremy Renner's Hawkeye Look

Clinton Francis “Clint” Barton is an extremely skilled marksman, a former special agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. and one of the founding members of the Avengers. Known for his use of the bow and arrow as his primary weapon and an extremely keen eyesight and accuracy that earned him the codename Hawkeye.

We have the full dress code of Hawk eye, so follow us and look through it. Jeremy Renner is also looking so dashing the trench coat.

His Black Trench Coat

The Hawkeye Clint Barton Black Long Trench Coat is made up of wool blend and inside it has a viscose lining which makes it ideal to wear in winter , and the color of the coat is also black, which kind of make it so cool and good looking.

Shirt

The white shirt is currency in fashion world which is acceptable in every country and state, Jeremy Renner also wore a white shirt inside of a Black trench coat, which really uplifts the outfit.

Bowtie:

Bow’s really gives you that one extra handsome look to the men, as the fashionistas say that when in doubt have a bow, one bow really suits in all the occasions, and most important thing is that it’s so easy to wear , and having adjustable length.

Pant:

Pant is one of the things which give the first impression on the other; the black cotton pant is very integral in the wardrobe. It provides so alpha male look to the man. So boys don’t wait for the right moment to order, this is the right moment. ORDER NOW!

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Will Smith’s Suicide Squad Look

Will Smith's Sucide Squade Look

Suicide Squad is the third film in the DC Extended Universe about a team of villains working for the government fighting the villains.

Well, that’s ironic because a team of villains is fighting villains.

Will smith is playing the character of Dead shot, a deadly assassin who doesn’t even miss by millimeters.

His Hat:

The hat worn by Will smith in the suicide squad in the Unisex Timelessly Classic Manhattan Fedora Hat gives that one deadly look to will smith, so guys, get your hands on one of the most notorious character’s hats.

Will Smith’s Brown Trench coat:

Well, it’s a first, you can see that Brown leather trench jackets can also be worn, and it’s not just that it’s been worn by an assassin, so it cannot be worn by a normal person, YES IT CAN!

Trench coats can be worn by everyone, only to consider is that, you make right combo with trench coat, and choose right outfit at the right time, with the right environment.

Pant

The black pant goes with brown trench coats, and it also looks so handsome in black pant.

This slim fit pants are also made up of leather. Giving full gangster look to the wearer.

Turtleneck Sweater:

The turtle neck sweater really goes with a brown trench coat, turtle neck sweaters are a win-win situation in cold weather, because it helps you against the cold wind and also gives you comfort.

Golden Cross Necklace:

Golden cross necklace worn by will smith in suicide squad is because he is shown as a pro Christian; he wears a golden necklace, which kind of completes the outer look of the Deadshot.    

You can take this cross for either style or you can also take for religious purposes.

Belt

The belt worn by Deashot also gives one assassin look to the will smith; it’s an adjustable belt which can be worn at any event, not on this look you can wear in any outfit.

Gloves

Gloves are the essential part in the underground business, used to hide the finger prints, but strange enough the gloves of the dead shot have fingerless gloves, but that’s his choice. The gloves are the nail in coffin in Dead shot’s look.

Cillian Murphy’s Look from Peaky Blinders Show as Thomas Shelby

Cillian Murphy's Look from Peaky Blinders Show as Thomas Shelby

Most people ask what color trench coat I should buy, so the best color to buy a trench coat is what you are comfortable with; most people like the black color so people usually buy black, so for that purpose, Here’s a Thomas Shelby Black Trench coat, it can be worn with a three piece suit inside of it, which is made up of blended fabric, and inside it have viscose lining. 

In addition, there’s a White suit with a red tie, which one can wear at any event.

And then here’s a Shelby cap, obviously without a blade but still available.

And last but not least there are shoes which can complete the look.

It’s a common stigma that only Tall people wear Trench coats, and people legit ask how to wear a trench coat if you’re short, so the best part about the Thomas Shelby getup is that he’s not very tall; He’s like 5’8 so anyone can imitate his Thomas Shelby look.

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Samuel L. Jackson’s Style From Shaft Movie

Samuel L. Jackson's Style From Shaft Movie

Samuel L Jackson is one of the most famous actors in Hollywood.

He’s playing the role of John Shaft II as the son of the original John Shaft. He was a detective in the New York City Police Department.

The Unique brown trench coat worn by Samuel L Jackson is made of suede leather, and inside, it has a viscose lining, giving it utter comfort and warmth.

Inside the trench coat is a black turtleneck sweater, giving one notorious look.

Under the trench coat are black twill pants, completing the outfit look.

Above all of that, there are Gloves, I know you all will think it’s the same as the Deadshot’s look, but It is what it is, ask Designers of Hollywood about it.   

And lastly, there is a sunglass on the character of Samuel L Jackson.

We have given you multiple options to wear under trench coats, which solve many teenagers’ questions about what to wear under trench coats, so don’t follow people’s clothes; find what you find comfortable and style a trench coat outfit according to your choice.

Jon Hamm’s Gangster Style From Baby Driver Movie

Jon Hamm's Gangster Style From Baby Driver Movie

The most stylish Jon Hamm is playing the character of “Buddy” in the movie baby driver; he’s a Wall Street banker turned thief who was brought into the criminal underworld by a drug practice.

Jon Hamm’s Trench coat look is one of my favorite because it perfectly goes with a character and actor’s personality, and the way he legit tied the belt like with full force  that’s so rowdy.

Most people get confused about how to tie a trench coat belt, so that ultimately depends on your gender and environment; if you are female, you have to tie a belt with a simple flower knot or something like that, but if you are alpha male, you can use the brute force on the belt. No one ask a question or two to you, or you can also open a belt depending on the condition.

With this black trench coat, Jon ham wore a white full-length cotton Shirt with a Black tie, a scarf, and black gloves, again giving him one gangster alpha male look.

And the cherry on top of black Sunglasses, we have compiled a complete look of Jon Hamm of the baby driver for you. Order now.

These were the men celebrities style with Trench Coat. Now, its time to talk about some beautiful looking women celebrities’ style with Trench Coat. So let’s get started!

How to Style a Trench Coat Like Women Celebrities

Anna Kendrick’s Style from Love Life as Darby Carter

Anna Kendrick's Style from Love Life

Darby Carter is the main character in the first season of Love Life. Anna Kendrick portrays her.

Love Life is an American romantic comedy anthology streaming television series.

The Fashion in the love life series is so good; the black trench coat worn by Anna Kendrick is fabulous.

The pink beanie worn by the actor and the red turtle neck look so chic and stylish on Anna Kendrick, plus gloves. It seems like this season is shot in the winter season, and hence this look is pitch perfect for girls in the winter season.

In addition, she carried a trench coat with jeans pants, which looked fabulous, ladies who ask that can you use a trench coat for formal attire, here’s a live example.

So girls, don’t wait for the right time for this look; WINTER IS COMING!

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Marion Cotillard’s Look From Allied Movie

Marion Cotillard's Look From Allied Movie

Marion Cottillard is a very famous actress who worked in iconic movies like Dark Knight Rises and Inception.

The Brown Long Trench coat worn by an actress is another iconic example of a trench coat worn by females; ladies can rock the trench coats if they know how to wear them well. This actress wore a Beige brown colored trench coat. Inside she wore a purple bandana and a red beret cap.

On her hands, she wore a leather glove, which again looked so Alpha female move.

One thing to notice here is that she tied her belt like in brute force, but with a flower knot; usually, ladies get confused about how to tie a trench coat belt, so here is an example of that.

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Selena Gomez’ Look From Only Murders In The Building

Selena Gomez' Look From Only Murders In The Building

Who doesn’t know about Selena Gomez? Selena Gomez is a famous singer who stands 5’5 foot tall, proving that Trench coats are NOT only for taller people.

Selena wore a fur material brown color trench coat in the movie; inside, she wore a black turtle neck top with golden Hoop Earrings, completing a very subtle yet classic look.

So all that look closes the query of people: how to wear a trench coat if you’re short, you can imitate this look of Selena Gomez.

Ladies and Girls, we have compiled all the looks of Selena in one place.

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Regina King’s Style From The Harder They Fall Movie

Regina King's Style From The Harder They Fall

Regina King plays the role of Trudy Smith in the new series The Harder they fall.

The black trench coat she wears is made of cotton fabric, and she’s wearing a black shirt and skinny jeans with an outfit, and that’s not all; she wears a black Bowler Hat with an outfit.

All this with a 40 mm belt and kinky boots and gloves.

She also rocked her killer look with Gloves; people who ask how long a trench coat should be, which depends on your personality and atmosphere, like she wore a full-sized trench coat that almost touches her ankles.

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Emma Stone’s Style from The Moniac TV Show

Emma Stone's Style from The Moniac TV Show

Whenever we talk about fashion and style and we forget to mention the most beautiful Emma Stone, it is near to impossible. Because, she is a big name in fashion. So, that’s why we add her in our How to Style a Trench Coat Outfits guide. She is a very famous actress; her role in the amazing spider-man is something to be remembered.

The trench coat worn by Emma Stone is in Mustard color and is made up of cotton, and inside it has a viscose lining.

She carried a look with a Hoodie and effortless jeans and boots, so a casual look is also giving such a different look; just because of the Trench coat, catches people’s attention.

One thing to notice here is that, she did not tied her trench coat belt, like people usually asks how to tie trench coat belt, so it’s an optimal answer for those that , it is your own preference. Despite of not tying belt, she’s looking so cute. This look is ideal for teenage girls, so girls; order now this look as a whole.

Sylvia Hoeks’ Blade Runner 2049 Look

Sylvia Hoeks' Blade Runner 2049 Look

Usually, all the fashion-loving people think about what color trench coat should I buy, So here’s an answer to one of that questions; this trench coat is one of the unique trench coats; it’s in white PU leather; we are not suggesting you buy white trench coat, but if you want to you can also buy white Trench coat, Beige, black, grey, mustard, “WHATEVER YOU LIKE TO.”

She carried this trench coat with a Black crewneck T-shirt and grey color belted pants.

And top of that, she wore black gloves and black knee-high boots.

This gives so virago-looking vibes from actress Sylvia Hoek.

So all the empowered women, order his look now and rock your feminine solid look.

Anne Hathaway’s WeCrashed Style

Anne Hathaway's WeCrashed Style

Anne Hathaway was one of the most paid actresses until 2015; she is a very stylish woman in real life and in movies.
She wore a brown Beige color Trench coat in the movie, and for carrying, she wore a black crewneck T-shirt and ripped and distressed jeans.
Also, she wore a mask in the look and Polarized Sunglasses.
She rocked the trench coat street style in the season.
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FAQs Related to Trench Coat Outfits

What is a trench coat?

A Trench Coat is a long sized coat. It provides some warmth with great protection from rain and wind.

Why is it called a trench coat?

Officers in World War I adopted to wear these coats what came to be called “the trench coat” after the thick woolen coats they had in the beginning used in the trenches became too heavy. The gabardine or otherwise water-resistant coats first designed by Burberry filled the void.
They are quite light in weight.

Can you use a trench coat for formal attire?

YES! FOR SURE.
One can wear a trench coat for formal attire. It’s better to wear a trench coat for formal attire; as discussed above, Queen Elizabeth II used to wear Trench coats. Enough said??

When was the trench coat invented?

There was a man named Thomas Burberry, in 1912after he created its fabric, a hardy, water-resistant twill he termed gabardine, in 1879. And second, that the first water-repellent coat was created in the 1850s by the business Aquascutum, whose name literally translates to “water shield.”
Some say it was invented in late 1820’s.

What are trench coats for?

Trenchcoats are designed to keep the wearer dry.
Not warm, not good-looking, dry.
But that’s the main purpose it was made, but now a days in world it can be said as a status symbol for wealthy people.

How long should a trench coat be?

The ideal size of trench coat is to be more than knees, but it can be more in size, that’s all the person’s preference, but it CANNOT be less than a Knee. That’s a Disgrace to a trench coat.

How to tie trench coat belt?

Trench coat belt can be tied on waist with square knot for women, and man can just tie it according to their needs, or just close it with brute force, but both can also just open them loose, as according to one’s own choice.
Better is to tie the belt with a basic knot.

What color trench coat should i buy?

The most popular colors for men are Black, brown, and Khaki. No matter whether in Cotton or leather.
The most popular color for women is Beige, Brown, White, light grey, or any color they want.
Although black is a king , it goes with every gender, age, and circumstance.

How to wear a trench coat if you’re short?

Short people can also rock a Trench coat, make sure you are styling it with proper suiting, and if you are a petite woman, style it with skinny bottoms.
Shorter men and women look sexy in a trench coat, as far as they are not bulky. 

What is a short trench coat called?

Trench coats must be of full length, i.e., more than knees, but something which kind of resembles Trench coats are Shrugs.
Shrugs are cropped, cardigan-like garments with short or long sleeves cut in one with the body, typically knitted.

Conclusion

Trench coats always remain in Fashion and always will remain.

Trench coats are so stigmatized that only Handsome Hulk men or Entrepreneur ladies can wear them, but that’s not true. Anyone can wear it, and we have full backing on it.

We have given you all the most stylish Trench coats that will cherish your desire to wear one, and the good thing is that no effort is required, we have compiled all the necessary data into one place, and you have to do some clicks or two. The trench coat has experienced it throughout its lifetime, from battles to runways and bayonets to blogs. It has been worn casually and formally by officers, accountants, princes, and artists. As time and Fashion have progressed, it has changed from its original gabardine fabric to materials like suede, patent leather, and even plastic. But despite our ongoing fashion advancement, the trench coat is still an undying piece we’ll never stop defending. Hope you enjoyed the guide on How to Style a Trench Coat Outfits. Share with your loved ones.

Everyone in the world should have a trench coat, and there should be a trench coat for everyone in the world. It does not matter your age; it doesn’t matter your gender.

Angela Ahrendts