The Best Trench Coats for Women Have Enduring Appeal (2024)

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

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

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

Burberry 'Cots' Trench Coat

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

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

Rick Owens Sheer Trench

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.”

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

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

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.”

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