For as long as I can remember, my style has leaned towards low-key and streamlined.
I’ll dip into a trend here and there, but at heart I’ve always favoured pared-back pieces that stand the test of time. Naturally, a trench coat sits at the top of that list, and like most, I considered a classic beige iteration non-negotiable. Still, I’ve never fully clicked with mine. The warm neutral shade can sometimes feel muddy against my pale complexion, leaving it hanging in my wardrobe more often than it should. That’s why I felt a genuine spark of inspiration—and, honestly, a little relief—when I spotted an alternative neutral that might finally solve my trench dilemma.
Last night, Alexa Chung stepped out for Burberry’s S/S 26 runway show in London wearing a classic trench reimagined in the most elegant pale cream. Light and luminous without veering stark or harsh, the shade instantly struck me as the upgrade I didn’t know I needed.
Why I hadn’t considered this brighter, fresher option before, I couldn’t tell you, but now that I’ve seen it, I can’t stop thinking of the endless styling possibilities. Alexa paired hers with sheer tights and pointed-toe heels, but I can just as easily see a cream trench layered over navy knits and relaxed jeans for daytime, or slipped over evening looks when autumn nights call for an extra layer.
Inspired once again by Alexa’s effortless eye, I’ve rounded up the chicest cream trench coats to shop now.
Shop Cream Trench Coats:
This comes in sizes XXS–4XL.
I'd easily believe you if you told me this was designer.
The floor-length hemline gives this a chic, slightly dramatic edge.
Style with tights and heels for a look Alexa would approve of.
The elegant neutral hue makes this so easy to slot into a capsule wardrobe.
Shop this whilst it's on sale.
Single-breasted trench coats are catching on this season.
This also comes in a khaki hue.
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