--- description: Find out how you can style your spring trench coat in new and refreshing ways. title: 5 New Ways to Style a Spring Trench Coat image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt7ff4b004a26a70e5/6988c0d2bc6cfcb9423e0b57/how-to-style-spring-trench-coat.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 ---  * [motto](/tag/motto/) ## motto Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close # 5 New Ways to Style a Spring Trench Coat by [Brooke Ely Danielson / InStyle](/author/instyle/) ## Brooke Ely Danielson / InStyle Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close Apr 1, 2017 11:00 AM CUT  NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 11: Lisa Hahnbueck wearing Leopard-spot cotton trench coat, Bonvirage Leather Pants, Off-White „Something Special“ Printed Cotton Sweatshirt, Balenciaga Boots, Louis Vuitton SUPPLE RIGID BAG IN MONOGRAM CANVAS, Prada Sunglasses on February 11, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Christian Vierig/Getty Images) NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 11: Lisa Hahnbueck wearing Leopard-spot cotton trench coat, Bonvirage Leather Pants, Off-White „Something Special“ Printed Cotton Sweatshirt, Balenciaga Boots, Louis Vuitton SUPPLE RIGID BAG IN MONOGRAM CANVAS, Prada Sunglasses on February 11, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Christian Vierig/Getty Images)Christian Vierig—Getty Images by [Brooke Ely Danielson / InStyle](/author/instyle/) ## Brooke Ely Danielson / InStyle Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close Apr 1, 2017 11:00 AM CUT 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 Originally made famous by the glamorous [Jackie O](http://www.instyle.com/celebrity/jackie-kennedy "undefined"), this lightweight coat is the key piece you need during a time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 "undefined"). 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 "undefined"). 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 "undefined"). 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 "undefined"). ## 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 "undefined"). COS shirtdress, $97;[cosstores.com](http://www.cosstores.com/gb/Women/Shirts/Flared%5Fshirt%5Fdress/10898847-64535606.1#c-24481#Rel?PC= "undefined"). Grenson shoes, $400; [grenson.com](http://www.grenson.com/us/rose-womens-oxford-brogue-white-calf-leather-leather-sole.html "undefined"). ## 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 "undefined"). Gap skinny jeans, $46; [gap.com](http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=1048555&vid=1&pid=528075002 "undefined"). 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 "undefined"). 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 "undefined"). See the [rest of the looks on InStyle.com](http://www.instyle.com/fashion/clothing/how-wear-spring-trench-coat#2734208 "undefined") _This_ [_article_](http://www.instyle.com/fashion/clothing/how-wear-spring-trench-coat#2734208 "undefined") _originally appeared on_ [_InStyle.com_](http://instyle.com "undefined") _We’ve included affiliate links into this article._ [_Click here_](http://time.com/money/4607657/money-affiliate-link-policy/ "undefined") _to learn what those are._ ```json [{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","@id":"https://time.com/4721567/how-to-style-spring-trench-coat/","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https://time.com/4721567/how-to-style-spring-trench-coat/"},"headline":"5 New Ways to Style a Spring Trench Coat","datePublished":"2017-04-01T11:00:30.000Z","dateModified":"2026-04-13T09:05:20.296Z","description":"Perfect for April showers","url":"https://time.com/4721567/how-to-style-spring-trench-coat/","keywords":["motto","fashion"],"thumbnailUrl":"https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt7ff4b004a26a70e5/6988c0d2bc6cfcb9423e0b57/how-to-style-spring-trench-coat.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1200:675&height=675","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Brooke Ely Danielson / InStyle"}],"articleSection":"","image":[{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt7ff4b004a26a70e5/6988c0d2bc6cfcb9423e0b57/how-to-style-spring-trench-coat.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1200:675&height=675","width":1200,"height":675,"headline":"Street Style - New York Fashion Week February 2017 - Day 3","caption":"Street Style - New York Fashion Week February 2017 - Day 3","creditText":"Christian Vierig—Getty Images","representativeOfPage":true}],"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Time","url":"https://time.com/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://time.com/images/logo.png","width":528,"height":156},"foundingDate":"March 3, 1923","sameAs":["https://www.facebook.com/time","https://www.instagram.com/time/?hl=en","https://twitter.com/time","https://www.pinterest.com/timemagazine"]}},{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"item":{"@id":"/tag/motto/","name":"motto"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"item":{"@id":"https://time.com/4721567/how-to-style-spring-trench-coat/","name":"5 New Ways to Style a Spring Trench Coat"}}]},{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"VideoObject","name":"3 Tips on How to Make Money while on Vacation MONEY","description":"Here are a few ways to make some cash while traveling.","thumbnailUrl":"https://cdn.jwplayer.com/v2/media/mWJ6gEZ0/poster.jpg?width=720","uploadDate":"2017-03-24T17:48:29.000Z","contentUrl":"https://cdn.jwplayer.com/manifests/mWJ6gEZ0.m3u8","embedUrl":"https://time.com/4721567/how-to-style-spring-trench-coat/","duration":"PT1M15S","potentialAction":{"@type":"SeekToAction","target":"https://time.com/4721567/how-to-style-spring-trench-coat/?jw_start={seek_to_second_number}","startOffset-input":"required name=seek_to_second_number"}}] ```