Best Trench Coats for Men
Classic Design, Contemporary Styling: These Are Our Favorite Modern Trench Coats
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There are few more iconic men’s style pieces than the trench coat. Originally designed for officers serving the British military in World War I, and later popularized by Hollywood’s associating them with private detectives, trench coats are both extremely practical and stylish.
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Their length, combined with their deep front and interior pockets, have made them favorites of businessmen in both fall and winter, but they’ve been no less prominent on the runways of the high fashion world, where stylists have enjoyed playing with the form to great effect.
The modern trench coat tends to be less lengthy and oversized than its predecessors, but with key style details – the wide collars, the belt, the oversized buttons – typically maintained.
KARL LAGERFIELD PARIS Trench Coat
Double-breasted construction, subtle button design, and notched lapels all evoke the classic trench coat styling, but the uniqueness of this trench coat can’t be denied. Maybe it’s the slim silhouette, or the contrast between the wide lapels and the narrowing waist, but something about this coat screams effortless cool, and we’re all about it.
$175 at Nordstrom.com
UANEO Casual Notch Trench Coat
You don’t need to drop a bunch of cash to make a great impression with your trench coat. We love this affordable option from UANEO for its sophisticated silhouette, perfect fit, notch lapel, and oversized buttons. It’s also available in four different colors and patterns, so you can find the perfect one for your aesthetic.
From $59.99 at Amazon.com
Schott NYC Wool Blend Officer’s Coat
The camel trench coat has become a staple for office work, and for good reason: the coloring, luxurious materials and shoulder-hugging silhouette all scream competence and professionalism. We especially love this structured wool, single-breasted offering from Schott NYC, featuring barrel cuffs and discreet, slanted front pockets. If the camel coloring doesn’t suit you, check out the navy as well.
$550 at Nordstrom.com
Ralph Lauren Lightweight Cotton-Blend Trench Coat
Is it any surprise that Ralph Lauren, the single brand most synonymous with Americana, puts out a phenomenal classic trench coat? Made with a cotton blend with a viscose-blind lining, and featuring a frame-defining belt with suave-covered buckle, this trench coat manages to thread the needle between practicality (there are four storage pockets) and style with ease.
$1,298 at RalphLauren.com
ASOS DESIGN Hooded Trench Coat
For an updated take on the classic trench coat styling, look no further than this Hooded Trench Coat from ASOS. It’s made from a smooth, woven fabric, capable of standing up to most rainy conditions, while oversized buttons and concealed button plackets help it maintain its sleek, seamless appearance.
$79 at ASOS.com
Burberry Kensington Heritage Trench Coat
Suave, sophisticated, elegant – we’re running out of superlatives to describe the Burberry Kensington Heritage trench coat. It’s definitely pricey, but every little detail has been thoroughly engineered to make this coat last. Burberry’s signature gabardine is both weather-proof and lightweight, and the subtle style points, from the point collar to the epaulets, all contribute to the iconic aesthetic.
$2,490 at SaksFifthAvenue.com
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