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(Photo by Christian Vierig/Getty Images)Christian Vierig—Getty Images by [Brooke Ely Danielson / InStyle](https://time.com/author/instyle/) ## Brooke Ely Danielson / InStyle Contributor Apr 1, 2017 11:00 AM UTC There are certain items every woman should have in her closet, and the trench coat is one of them. Originally made famous by the glamorous [Jackie O](http://www.instyle.com/celebrity/jackie-kennedy), this lightweight coat is the key piece you need during a time of transitional weather, possible downpours, and damp, chilly nights. Go preppy in a navy trench, bold in an olive green option, or sexy in a long silk version that can be worn during the day with jeans or at night with a silk slip dress. Scroll through as we show you how to wear the trench coat this spring. ## 1\. A CLASSIC NAVY TRENCH IS VERSATILE. **Shop the look**: Michael Michael Kors trench coat, $295; [net-a-porter.com](https://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=93xLBvPhAeE&subid=0&offerid=254155.1&type=10&tmpid=6894&RD%5FPARM1=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.net-a-porter.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Fproduct%2F771030%2FMICHAEL%5FMichael%5FKors%2Fcotton-twill-trench-coat&u1=IS-Trench-LK). Madewell T-shirt, $30; [net-a-porter.com](https://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=93xLBvPhAeE&subid=0&offerid=254155.1&type=10&tmpid=6894&RD%5FPARM1=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.net-a-porter.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Fproduct%2F783174&u1=IS-Trench-LK). W2 pants, $195; [modaoperandi.com](https://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=93xLBvPhAeE&subid=0&offerid=313720.1&type=10&tmpid=9895&RD%5FPARM1=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.modaoperandi.com%2F3x1-r17%2Fw2-cropped-flare-pants&u1=is-trench-lk). Stuart Weitzman booties, $575; [stuartweitzman.com](http://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/7799179/type/dlg/sid/IS-trench-lk/http://www.stuartweitzman.com/products/clinger/adobe-stretch-satin/?DepartmentId=602&DepartmentGroupId=20). ## 2\. GO TOMBOY CHIC. **Shop the look**: Madewell trench coat, $99; [madewell.com](https://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=93xLBvPhAeE&subid=0&offerid=230436.1&type=10&tmpid=6371&RD%5FPARM1=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.madewell.com%2Fmadewell%5Fcategory%2FAllProducts%2FPRD%7EG1356%2FG1356.jsp&u1=is-trench-lk). COS shirtdress, $97;[cosstores.com](http://www.cosstores.com/gb/Women/Shirts/Flared%5Fshirt%5Fdress/10898847-64535606.1#c-24481#Rel?PC=). Grenson shoes, $400; [grenson.com](http://www.grenson.com/us/rose-womens-oxford-brogue-white-calf-leather-leather-sole.html). ## 3\. PLAY WITH COLOR AND GO OLIVE GREEN. **Shop the look**: Topshop trench coat, $210; [nordstrom.com](https://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=93xLBvPhAeE&subid=0&offerid=390098.1&type=10&tmpid=8158&RD%5FPARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fshop.nordstrom.com%252Fs%252Ftopshop-embroidered-trench-coat%252F4608789&u1=is-trench-lk). Gap skinny jeans, $46; [gap.com](http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=1048555&vid=1&pid=528075002). Marni sweater, $650; [matchesfsahion.com](https://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=93xLBvPhAeE&subid=0&offerid=419081.1&type=10&tmpid=10147&RD%5FPARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fwww.matchesfashion.com%252Fproducts%252F1080868&u1=is-trench-lk). Vince sneakers, $250;[nordstrom.com](https://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=93xLBvPhAeE&subid=0&offerid=390098.1&type=10&tmpid=8158&RD%5FPARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fshop.nordstrom.com%252Fs%252Fvince-caden-slip-on-sneaker-women%252F4313702&u1=is-trench-lk). 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