Dear Shen Dove,
I have somewhat of a fatal weakness for trench coats. The essential trench coat can be worn with everything. It’s good as both a spring and fall transitional coat and you can find one to fit anyone’s style and budget. You can even wear one in the winter in the south, where it’s totally warm enough to do so.
I didn’t get my first trench coat until I was sixteen (a pale pink one), but since then I’ve become a bit of a collector and have never looked back. I most likely have far too many of them now, but what can I do? They’re my favorites.
- Club Monaco Harper Trench (Fall 2012, this season’s)
- Reiss dress (similar)
- Frye Villager Boots (Fall 2005, mid calf)
- Coach Legacy Molly Satchel (Fall 2012, classic style)
- AMY O. Jewelry Golden Goddess Necklace (current)
- Burberry sunglasses (current)
This trench is a past season Club Monaco. It has a few little leather details, which I like because it’s a twist on the classic trench coat. I also love coats with belts. This one looks good buttoned up or left open with the belt tied haphazardly.
This post is my submission for the latest Bloggers Do It Better challenge. See how everyone’s styling their coats this fall at Pretty Shiny Sparkly.
Have a fantastic weekend!
Alex
Amanda Raye says
Such a classic fall outfit. I love your color pairings!
Amanda Raye says
Such a classic fall outfit. Your color pairings are perfect!
Veloria in Velvet says
Looking sooo chic…the perfect autumn outfit :) Love the color of the dress!
Veloria in Velvet
http://www.veloriainvelvet.wordpress.com
Karizma says
I love coats! I thought I was the only one. I have sick addiction to trench coats! I feel so put together when I wear one. Love yours, by the way!
~Karizma
Carly says
everything looks awesome, the trench etc but I REALLY love the boots…I have a similar pair from 2005 and LIVE IN THEM…gotta love those Frye boots that NEVER go out of style.
C
Kristin says
I have no idea how I still don’t have a trench coat. It’s crazy! Love yours and those boots!
Chrissy (@CrashBeauty) says
Love this color palette. Isn’t it great when a coat’s belt/wrap fits you perfectly at the waist?!
Mia says
I love the sorta pastel combination of the dress and the trench! You look, as usual, so cool, and the colors are smashing on you. I’ve never owned a trenchcoat, but I love the look!
Alexandra Shook says
Really? I highly recommend them if you think one would be useful… not sure how much wear you’d get out of it though– so much warmer where you are!
Adriele says
I too am obsessed with coats! Haha, there should be a 12-step program. :) Love this!
Alexandra Shook says
I agree! I love outerwear in general. And blazers.
Silvergirl says
a great trench has been on my wish list for awhile
i thought i finally found the perfect one at Loft this year, alas… they didn’t have my size in stock
Brett
Elle says
Alex, I totally agree with your trench obsession: I love all coats. Yu can never have too many. Love yours, and am crazy about those Frye boots!
XX, Ell
http://mydailycostume.com/
lyddiegal says
I only have my one trench coat, but I do have a bit of an outerwear obsession in general.
This coat is quite lovely, and you’ve definitely mastered the tying of the belt.
Really loving the color of this dress too… have we seen it before? It just looks divine with the red bag.
Alexandra Shook says
I love your one trench coat! Outerwear is so great, especially when it’s all you basically see in the winter.
This dress is the same one from this post at Lincoln Center. It’s a fairly recent purchase. I like it a lot and hope to still be wearing it when I am sixty :)
You can hold me to that, haha.
Kati says
Thanks for your lovely words on my last post!
I love this outfit – the trenchcoat is simply perfect on you!
Have a great day,
-Kati
Fashion Confessions of a Mommy says
Love the color combo and beautiful fall back drop.
Visiting from BDIB.
Daphne.