Unexpectedly Cool Ways to Wear a Trench Coat

Take a page from It-model Larissa Hofmann’s playbook, and roll up your sleeves for an unstudied vibe. 

For an easy off-duty model look, cinch your trench coat around your waist, and pair it with slouchy jeans and sneakers.

Temper the sex appeal of a lace top by teaming it with your classic trench and trousers.

Leave a gap when tying your trench coat to show off a stylish staple layered underneath, like a striped button-down shirt.

Pair a black trench coat with skinny jeans and bright red pumps for a subtly sexy ensemble that’s Emmanuelle Alt-approved.

Need a fresh way to wear your trench to the office? Try this: Layer a button-down shirt underneath a printed cardigan and complete the look with sophisticated separates, like tailored trousers, a tan trench coat, and pointy-toed pumps.

Experiment with a French-girl look, and match your trench coat with a Breton-stripe tee, cigarette jeans, and black pumps.

Freshen up your ensemble with a white trench coat worn over plaid pants.

Balance an alluring slit skirt with a tissue-thin turtleneck, silky trench coat, and platform loafers.

Elongate your legs by wearing your trench with a denim shirt and cutoffs. 

Contrast a bright ensemble with a neutral trench coat.

Achieve a prep school-inspired look by accessorizing your trench coat with a leather backpack and ankle socks.

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