Wearing a trench coat with nothing else might be a popular cliché in rom-coms, but when it's done right, the result is far from expected or played out. It's genius. If you don't believe me, just take Gisele Bündchen's word for it. After all, she wore that exact outfit to a dinner in New York City during fashion week. Once you see the look in full, you'll be running to your outerwear closet to copy the styling hack for your next night out.
For the dinner, which was hosted by Frame at Indochine in NoHo, the supermodel donned an all-black leather trench coat from the denim brand belted tightly at the waist in a way that created a dress-like appearance. With it, she wore a pair of Balenciaga knee-high boots, a simple black clutch, and a bevy of gold bangles. That's it—there was no dress or anything underneath in sight.
See how it's done below and shop 13 trench coats that'll mimic Bündchen's chic take on the popular movie trope.
On Gisele Bündchen: Frame Sleek Belted Leather Trench Coat ($2800); Balenciaga boots; Jennifer Fisher jewelry
Shop trench coats:
Re-create Bündchen's leather look for far less with this $129 Zara alt.
This trench has a very luxe, satiny sheen to it that I'm 100% into.
A linen-blend trench is the perfect choice for late spring.
I just saw Hannah Lewis from Threads wearing this trench during New York Fashion Week, and I haven't stopped thinking about it since.
This one looks *expensive.*
Good American's outerwear has been top-tier lately.
The collar on this Pixie Market trench is calling my name.
Say yes to everything Favorite Daughter if you know what's good for you.
I think about buying a brown trench a lot, and this perfect option is why.
A jade-colored trench? Say less.
If you want an even more daring version of Bündchen's look, go for a shorter option.
The corduroy contrast is the perfect detail on this trench.
Last but not least, here's a Toteme coat that'll live in your closet for decades to come.
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