This London Classic Is Back In the Lineup, and Suddenly Every Other Fall Jacket Looks Too Trendy

Here are five incredibly chic London-inspired trench coat outfits to recreate this fall.

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London trench coat outfits fall 2026
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Some things never go out of style, like a pair of blue jeans, a white short-sleeve T-shirt, or, in keeping with the topic ahead, a trench coat. Timeless and classic, this Londoner favorite looks good thrown over just about anything. It finds its place on the coat rack during transition periods, just like now as we shift from summer to fall fashion. The trench coat's lightweight, breathable nature makes it the perfect layering piece for weather that—let's face it—isn't easy to dress for.

That said, its reappearance each year never misses a reinvention. London's fashion set knows the ins and outs of styling this fall 2026 essential. So I turned to my favorite UK-based fashion people for style inspiration.

London trench coat outfits have an air of nonchalance. In my research, I found it all comes down to casual styling. As an outfit repeater myself, I chose five looks you can mix, match, and re-wear without feeling stale. Scroll on to see how Londoners wear this khaki classic, or if you're looking to add it to your fall wardrobe, I've included my favorites from Artizia, COS, and J.Crew.

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Outfit 1

@thealiceedit wear a trench coat, jeans, striped long sleeve T-shirt, and flip flops

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Get the look: Oversize trench coat + striped long sleeve T-shirt + baggy barrel-leg jeans + suede tote + flip flops

Outfit 2

@chloekathbutler wearing a trench coat, jeans, white T-shirt, and pointed-toe boots

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Get the look: Single-breasted trench coat + relaxed jeans + white T-shirt + leather hobo bag + pointed-toe boots

Outfit 3

@nlmarilyn wearing a trench coat and ballet flats

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Get the look: Belted trench coat + trousers + sunglasses + drawstring tote + ballet flats

Outfit 4

@poppyalmond wearing a trench coat, sweater, button-down, trousers, and ballet flats

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Get the look: Car coat style trench + white long sleeve T-shirt + high-V neck sweater + wide-leg trousers + ballet flats

Outfit 5

@symphonyofsilk wearing a trench coat, sweater, Chanel bag, and trousers

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Get the look: Stone colored trench coat + black pants + burgundy sweater + quilted leather flap bag + pointed-toe mules

Josephine Hadjiloucas
Josephine Hadjiloucas
Assistant Shopping Editor

Josephine Hadjiloucas is a New York–based writer. She first interned at Who What Wear UK in 2024 and later joined Who What Wear U.S. as an assistant shopping editor after graduating from the Fashion Institute of Technology in 2025. When she isn’t covering the latest Gen Z trends or updating her under-$100 Nordstrom wish list, you can find her browsing the racks of NYC’s best vintage stores or rewatching Moonstruck for the 50th time. “Snap out of it!”