Out Of The Trenches: How To Style Your Trench Coat For Spring

Trench coats had a big moment during the Spring/Summer 2026 season last year. On more runways than we could count were trench coats aplenty–classic trenches, cropped trenches, leather trenches, if you can think of a style of trench coat, chances are that it appeared on the Spring runways last September and October. 

Saint Laurent offered up a series of ultra-light nylon versions in assorted jewel tones, Maison Margiela and The Attico gave us cropped versions to covet, while at Bottega Veneta, Louise Trotter created layered leather versions for her debut at the Italian house. 

Now that we have one foot firmly in Spring, we are rethinking our outerwear, swapping big coats for something a little lighter in both colour and fabrication. As we revisit the classic coat silhouette in time for the warmer months, one question remains: how to style a trench coat. So below, we’re rounding up 5 ways to style a trench coat for Spring.

We love when a trench coat reaches its full potential by being buttoned all the way to the neck, or “to the top” as one social media post about Lily Rose-Depp famously quoted. Let the trench coat do the talking and leave the rest concealed.

You no longer have to be cast in The Matrix to pull off a leather trench, which provides an element of added warmth and attitude to an outfit. We love these examples from Rosie Huntington-Whitely, Tess Thompson, and Jenna Ortega to add a little edge to an everyday look.

Cropped trench coats were everywhere on the Spring/Summer 2026 runways, from Maison Margiela to The Attico, Saint Laurent and Burberry, classic trench coats were slashed at the waist (or higher) for the ultimate cool-girl approach to a more traditional silhouette.

Should you not be a fan of a classic beige trench, consider a black or navy option instead. Frequently touted by Zoe Kravitz, a darker colour offers alternative opportunities for styling, and adds a sense of elegance to an everyday look.

There is no better way to appear more put together than a monochromatic look, and this applies to trench coats too. Take a leaf out of Kendall Jenner’s book and pair your trench with matching pants for a cohesive look.