Humphrey Bogart in Casablanca, Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Marlene Dietrich in A Strange Affair and Charlie Hunnam in Green Street Hooligans. The silver screen heroes of all the above-mentioned actors and actresses are united in their love for this iconic wardrobe item. Of course, we’re talking about the classic beige trench coat.
Meanwhile, the phenomenon itself is far from new. The first models of trench coats appeared 200 years ago (early 1820s). At first worn by military personnel and soldiers, this type of outerwear was later preferred by the aforementioned Hollywood stars.
It’s no surprise that the trench coat soon moved beyond the screens and became a part of our lives. Modern designers fantasize about the cut and every year introduce new versions of the iconic product (for example, short ones are especially popular this season). But street style heroes and fashion influencers enjoy experimenting with styles and showing us new style tricks. We recommend that you take these into consideration. We’ve rounded up seven ideas from urban fashionistas on how to wear a trench coat in spring 2024.
Pull tight (with thin strap)
Thin belts are the big trend this season. Designers, stylists and influencers suggest focusing on the waist with the help of this accessory and using it in looks with jackets, formal dresses, shirts, coats and, of course, trench coats. See how nice a thin belt looks with this outfit in the Givenchy lookbook.
Wild West vibe (with headscarf)
Still think a scarf is an outdated accessory? Then we will rush to convince you of this and advise you to read our material on how you can coolly stylize an image using a scarf. But that’s not all. Street style heroes of the latest fashion weeks recommend buying an accessory to match a beige trench coat and tying it (like the cowboys do) with the wide end forward.
Notes on cuffs (with men’s shirts)
The beige trench coat with shirt is a timeless classic in appearance. But there is a nuance. Nowadays, street style heroes and fashion influencers invite us to wear the bottom layer so that the top layer comfortably peeks out from under it. Don’t you understand what this means? Then take a look at Elsa Hosk’s look. The model clearly shows that a blue men’s shirt a few sizes larger than yours will perfectly complement the classic beige trench coat.
Closer to the body (with a tight dress)
A trench coat looks cool not only with a hoodie and baggy jeans, but also with tight maxi dresses. Proven by Elsa Hosk and other fashion influencers. True, there is one nuance here – outerwear (i.e. trench coat) should also be of extreme length. Otherwise the image will look weird.
On a firm note (jacketed)
Of course, wearing a jacket with a trench coat was not invented yesterday. And in general, this is a rather ordinary combination that we see both in movies and in ordinary residents of large cities. But fashion influencers managed to find something special here too. They recommend removing one collar of the jacket so that it rests against the collar of the trench coat. And we think this style trick is worth considering.
Secure it properly (i.e. a button)
How many times did you hear this phrase from your mother or grandmother as a child? So now you can safely say that you have indeed buttoned it properly. Because there needs to be exactly one button on the collar. You can wear a turtleneck or high-collar bodysuit and leather trousers as a base layer.
Everything is connected (with a sweater)
Russian spring is very unpredictable – it can be cold in the morning and evening, but, on the contrary, hot during the day. Therefore, our next life hack is specifically for those who have encountered this problem. Throw on a sweater in the color and style of your choice over the trench coat and voila, you have an unusual look that is not too warm.
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Source: People Talk
Elizabeth Cabrera is an author and journalist who writes for The Fashion Vibes. With a talent for staying up-to-date on the latest news and trends, Elizabeth is dedicated to delivering informative and engaging articles that keep readers informed on the latest developments.
