First off, if you think you live somewhere too hot for a trench coat, you're wrong. I live in SoCal. It's been 50 degrees for the last two weeks. I would really appreciate a trench right now. Also, trenches are not that warm. They're essentially heavy raincoats, it's the optional inserts that make them warm. That makes them perfect for any climate, because they should be waterproof, and can adjust to warmer or cooler locations.
Now, if you think trenches are boring and old-ladyish, you've got another think coming (yes, I just quoted To Kill a Mockingbird, I'm tired, humor me). Trenches have stuck around for the last hundred or so years because the design is timeless for any age. Just look at Catherine Deneuve in Belle du Jour or Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany's. They were both young actresses playing a prostitute and a party girl. Not exactly frumpy characters. And if that doesn't convince you, I've seen countless trenches appear on Gossip Girl.
Trenches are fantastic because they instantly pull an outfit together. Put a trench over a tee and jeans, and you've got a chic weekend outfit. Put a trench over a cocktail dress, and you can go anywhere. Plus, they're also perfect for the morning walk of shame--button up a trench over last night's party dress, and no one has to know that you haven't changed. And trenches don't have to be Burberry expensive. I wouldn't recommend getting one at Forever 21 or H&M, because the buttons will start falling off, threads will come out, etc., but there are affordable trenches to be found. For longevity, stick to neutral colors, but there are adorable metallic and bright colored trenches to be found as well--stick with whatever fits your personal style.
Paul & Joe Double-breasted Trench, $210 at net-a-porter.com
Audrey is rocking that trench, and in the rain too. That takes skill.
Image Sources:
Trench: net-a-porter.com
Audrey: fanpop.com
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