I recently spent a weekend in NYC, one of my favorite places to people-watch with fashion trends in mind. I spotted one outfit combination, in particular, on just about every street corner from Midtown to the Lower East Side that gives major French-girl vibes. The look features three of fall 2026's biggest trends: a long trench coat, loose jeans, and ballet pumps. Each trend just so happens to be available in chic abundance over at Nordstrom.

The combo is so easy and effortless that it's clear why it's a favorite among the city's fashion set. To pull it off, all you need to add is a top of your choice, from a cropped tee to a simple sweater. Ahead, you can check out visual outfit inspiration on how to style the look and shop my top Nordstrom picks for each piece. Here's to getting dressed in five minutes flat.

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As soon as November arrives, avid shoppers start to count down to the Black Friday sales. Whilst most will arrive on the week of actual Black Friday (27th November), a few brands like to get ahead of the noise and launch their sales early. One such brand is a go-to for our editors as well as numerous fashion people, as Rise & Fall's refined collection of knitwear, outerwear and staple buys is, simply put, a minimalist's dream. Now, the sale has launched, and it includes the best-selling suede trench coat that I've waited months to make mine. Blink, and you'll miss it.

Whilst Black Friday is a core part of my job as a shopping editor, on a personal level it's also one of my most anticipated moments of the year. Months before, I start compiling a list of pieces I want to snap up when the discounts roll in, making sure that I don't get swayed by savings, but actually add pieces to my basket that I really want. The piece at the top of my wish list (and one that has held its place for months) is the Rise & Fall suede trench coat. Now, it's 20% off, and I just have to decide which sleek shade to go for.

I first came across this coat last year when I suddenly spotted it on an array of stylish people. Paired with everything from relaxed denim and knitwear to smart shirts and tailoring, the appeal of the trench coat was instant, and it swiftly became a cult buy. With clean lines, a sumptuous suede finish and classic trench coat detailing, this coat was made to be completely timeless, and a year on has shown that it can withstand the moving trends. As soon as the cool winter chill settled in, I once again began to see fashionable women wearing this trench coat once more, and now that the sale has arrived, it's my time to snap up the Rise & Fall trench coat, now with 20% off in the Black Friday sale.

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Winter is coming, which means one thing: It's all about the coat, whether you choose a statement fur-trimmed jacket or an elegant wool topcoat. Once the temperature drops below freezing, you'll be running to J.Crew for a new winter coat, and with its new arrivals, there's plenty to choose from. If you want my expert shopping opinion, I'd go with the Valentina Scarf Coat, which features a built-in scarf (a trend that was widely popular with the fashion crowd last season and is expected to win favor again), or the 1986 Barn Jacket in Faux Shearling, which is a nostalgic reimagining of the iconic 1986 J.Crew barn jacket with furry flair.

If neither of those piques your interest, keep scrolling for a thoughtful edit of the best J.Crew coats for winter. Whichever one you decide on, promise me you'll pair it with an equally chic J.Crew new arrival, like the Vintage Wool Rollneck.

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In fashion, it's not the big things that determine whether your style is enviable. Usually, it's the minute details, like how you tuck a shirt into jeans or the vamp you choose on a pair of pumps. In today's particular case of "she gets it," Olivia Munn proved this point, specifically selecting not just any car coat—a style that's trendy in its own right—but a trapeze car coat, and that distinction makes the outfit.

Munn, who has been on a fashion tear lately, wearing both archival Giorgio Armani and fall/winter 1992 Bob Mackie for the 2026 Academy Museum Gala this month, was spotted in New York doing it again, but this time in a far subtler (yet still impactful) way. The actress wore a simple black turtleneck with tailored trousers and sleek ankle boots for a day of press. She finished off the look in a perfect way for the impending winter weather: with a trapeze car coat.

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What makes this exact car coat style so noteworthy is the polish and glamour it provides to every outfit. It feels reminiscent of a different time in fashion, when clothes had a little more swing to them and it didn't matter where you were going; you always had on something elegant.

The best example of her trapeze car coat, in my opinion, is Nour Hammour Jane Coat, which seamlessly combines the casual nature of a trench coat with the opulence that comes with an exaggerated A-line shape. The way it moves is really the key, and this particular car coat is nothing if not graceful in motion.

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I truly believe there are few wardrobe items quite as chic as a long-line, ankle-grazing coat. Draping over an outfit, these encompassing coats bring polish and cohesion that, in my eyes, have always worked best with a boot. So, when I spotted Dua Lipa strolling down the street in a long-line trench and trainers, I couldn't help but take note.

I'd have assumed that trainers might take away from the sleekness of a maxi coat—I would have been wrong. Her black pair, free from bold colours or fussy details, felt as streamlined as the dark grey coat above them, creating a considered pairing.

Layering a pale grey hoodie beneath her winter coat, she finished the outfit with black leggings, whilst the dark trainers reinforced the outfit's pared-back feel in a way that white trainers simply wouldn't have.

A long-line coat remains one of my favourite ways to elevate an outfit through winter, and Dua has reminded me that boots simply aren't the only way to style them.

With every new season comes new trends. This fall, the biggest trends include croc-effect bags, royal purple, and taffeta pants.

I tend to err on the side of minimalist dressing and gravitate to trends that feel less like trends. Right now, that looks like boatneck T-shirts, capris, dash-wash denim, high-vamp shoes, pointed-toe kitten-heel pumps, and trench coats.

Whether you lean more trendy or timeless, I curated a list of 21 fall trends, all of which I found at Nordstrom. My favorite items are from brands such as Apparis, Camper, Leset, and Vir Vita, including under-$100 options. Below, shop every fall trend in one place, listed alphabetically—from argyle sweaters to the polarizing shoe trend celebrities return to every fall.

Fall 2026 Trends at Nordstrom

Argyle Sweaters

Boatneck T-Shirts

Capris

Colorful Ballet Flats

Croc-Effect Bags

Dark-Wash Denim

Faux-Fur Coats

High-Neck Coats

High-Vamp Shoes

High-V-Neck Shirts

Knee-High Boots

Oversize Sunglasses

Playful Tights

Pointed-Toe Kitten-Heel Pumps

Royal Purple

Satin Pants

Suit Skirts

Taffeta Pants

Trench Coats

Two-Tone Shoes

Uggs

Last fall, I asked a colleague where their coat was from, and to my surprise, I was met with the age-old response: "It's from Zara." It was a simple yet chic black high-neck wool coat. Another category I remember this happening with over the years is the brand's shoes. Since our editors and readers are longtime Zara fans, I went through hundreds of the retailer's product pages to curate an edit of the best outerwear and shoes right now.

For fall 2026 coats and jackets, my mind first went to classic wool coats, and while scrolling, I found many different silhouettes depending on your preference: high-neck, oversize, double-breasted, single-breasted, and belted. Another staple of the season is trench coats, with a variety of timeless options available for $119.

In the shoe department, knee-high boots, ballet flats, sporty Mary Janes, and pointed-toe kitten heels are the standouts, starting under $60. Shop these and more ahead.

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Paris is an excellent place for people-watching, and an even better one for street style trend-spotting. This week, whilst doing the former, I stumbled upon the latter: a chic autumn layer that's finding its feet in the French capital.

Putting the trend on my radar, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley stepped out in Paris wrapped in a longline suede trench coat. Opting for a pale beige style with an ever-so-slightly roomy fit, the model let the coat do much of the talking. Cascading below her knee, it brought a polished feel to her look, with glossy leather trousers peeking out beneath and a pair of chic snake-print heels completing the outfit.

Whilst Rosie may be one of the first to catch my eye in the trend this season, she isn't the only stylish woman to have got the memo. Just a few weeks ago, I spotted Sienna Miller in a strikingly similar suede trench—meaning that it won't be long until the autumn layer goes mainstream.

Champions of the classic trench coat, both Londoners and Parisians have long held a soft spot for the timeless layer. So, as we move into a new season, these suede iterations feel like an exciting spin on the ubiquitous jacket. Arguably, even more elevated than a classic cotton trench, the rich suede fabrication lends the silhouette a softer, more luxurious feel, making it an especially chic pairing for dresses, skirts and polished separates. Leather trousers, naturally, included.

With Sienna and Rosie already on board, I have a feeling this covetable layer is about to become much more visible in stylish circles. If you want to get ahead of the incoming trend, keep scrolling to shop the suede trench coats I'm recommending below.

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If there's one thing I hate, it's being cold. For the longest time, I overlooked bundling up for the fall and winter, but in the last few years, I made a point of investing in cold-weather outerwear and accessories to make it a bit more tolerable.

With the new season here and temperatures already dropping in New York City, I looked through a variety of retailers to curate the chicest coats for every budget. My current favorite styles include trenches, wool (funnel-neck versions are trending), and faux fur.

For editor favorites, Apparis, Ducie, Nour Hammour, Róhe, and Rue Sophie are standout brands our team loves. People in fashion also vouch for Norma Kamali's Sleeping Bag Coat, and every year, a COS style goes viral on TikTok. On the more affordable end, Zara and Quince are popular as well.

Ahead, shop everything from puffers to scarf coats across retailers, ranging from $60 to $6790.

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Apparis

Coach

COS

Ducie

Ganni

H&M

Insis

Zara

Net-a-Porter

Paloma Wool

Nordstrom

Quince

Rixo

Rue Sophie

Shrimps

SSENSE

Toteme

440me

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.

5 Ways to Style a Trench Coat Like a True Londoner

Outfit 1

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

Outfit 2

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

Outfit 3

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

Outfit 4

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

Outfit 5

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

There’s no singular wardrobe item that embodies autumn quite like a trench coat. As the leaves start to fall and temperatures begin to call for more than a light tee and jeans, my first port of call is always a trusty trench—in almost any form. And there’s one cult, perennial bestseller that comes back year after year: Sézane’s Clyde trench coat.

The French brand is, of course, no stranger to a sell-out item, nor is it short of a celebrity fan base. Case in point: Sienna Miller, a long-time Sézane devotee who has been spotted wearing the Clyde trench on repeat. So, I did what any responsible shopping editor would do and tried the much-hyped coat for myself.

First impressions? The Clyde is structured enough to hold its shape beautifully, but not so rigid that it feels overly formal. The slightly oversized silhouette gives it that effortless, slightly cool quality that makes a trench feel particularly modern, while the longline cut instantly elevates even the simplest jeans-and-T-shirt combination. It’s roomy enough to layer a knit underneath once temperatures really start to dip, too, without feeling bulky.

What struck me most, though, is just how considered the proportions feel. Trench coats can easily swamp the frame—particularly when you’re petite—but the Clyde manages to feel intentionally oversized rather than simply too big. I opted for a size 10 to ensure I had enough room for layering once the temperatures begin to drop, and it fit my 5"2 frame perfectly. The details are classic rather than trend-led, which is exactly what I’d want from a coat I’m investing in with the intention of wearing for years.

And therein lies the Clyde’s appeal. It’s not trying to reinvent the trench coat; instead, Sézane has taken all the elements that make the style such an enduring wardrobe staple and made them feel just a little cooler. Having finally tried it myself, I can understand why it resurfaces every autumn—and why its fan base keeps growing.

Keep scrolling to shop Sézane's Clyde trench coat below.

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It's officially back-to-school season, and if you're a mom who wants to look like a fashion insider this fall, Rihanna has all the outfit inspiration you need. While this isn't one of her signature NYC looks, the outfit she recently wore in Paris has that effortlessly cool, European-approved factor that you can recreate and wear anywhere.

Forgoing baggy jeans and her usual track pants, Rihanna was spotted over the weekend at the Royal Monceau hotel in Paris wearing an elegant yet wearable look. She paired a long black trench coat with a dark gray T-shirt and light gray jogger sweats. To make the outfit look expensive, she added metallic pointed-toe mules, a gold choker necklace, and Dior's new Milly-La-Forêt Bag, also known as the Crunchy Bag.

Don't get us wrong—sweatpants and T-shirts are wardrobe staples; however, when styled together, they can read as "lazy" or "undone." The utilitarian coat, kitten heels, and designer bag are the key additions to Rihanna's outfit, instantly making the casual pieces feel polished and intentional.

Keep scrolling to see Rihanna's look and shop an assortment of trench coats, sweatpants, and kitten heels to add to your fall rotation.

Rihanna Wearing the Outfit Formula

On Rihanna: Dior Milly-La-Forêt Bag ($4200)

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I don't know about you, but lately it's felt like every outfit I've put on has been slightly wrong. Hot but raining, humid with a sudden gust of wind—dressing for this peculiar time of year is no easy feat, but, of course, Alexa Chung has figured it out.

Stepping out in an outfit that feels made for these warm, drizzly days, Alexa served up a typically effortless look. Starting with the chicest warm-weather base, she wore a white cotton knee-length dress from Miu Miu. Sleeveless and airy, it’s ideal for the sweltering moments late summer continues to throw our way, whilst its pared-back hue feels far more in keeping with the season's impending shift than the brighter shades we embraced in high summer.

From there, Alexa gave the look an autumn-ready update by layering a light beige trench coat over the dress. Perfect for taking the edge off those cooler early mornings, it also provides protection should the forecasted rain actually arrive. And, in another clever styling move, Alexa skipped the umbrella—frankly unnecessary for the occasional light drizzle—in favour of a simple baseball cap.

Adding a hit of colour and personality, the cap gives the otherwise classic outfit a little interest without making it feel overly styled or fussy.

Frankly, it's one of the chicest takes on transeasonal dressing I've come across this season, and I'll be taking my cues from Alexa and pairing my favourite white dresses with trenches and baseball caps for the weeks ahead. If you're tempted to do the same, read on to shop my edit of the best white dresses, trench coats and baseball caps below.

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As Who What Wear editors, we spend a lot of time analyzing upcoming trends—seeing them months early during fashion week—and shopping online. Given this, we're all very well-versed in what's to come for fall 2026.

A few trends from fall 2025 will carry over: capris, faux-fur coats, Flore Flore basics, high-V-neck tops, high-vamp shoes, and satin and silk pants. There are even items that feel less like trends at this point and more like timeless fall staples, such as button-down shirts, knee-high boots, and trench coats.

Looking forward, newer trends for fall 2026 include croc-effect bags, flat tote bags, opera shoes, satin ballet flats, and suit skirts. We're eyeing pieces from Almina Concept, Rixo, Suzanne Rae, Tory Burch, and Valesque.

Below, take a look at what fashion editors have on their fall 2026 wish lists.

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Boatneck T-Shirts

Brooches

Button-Down Shirts

Capris

Croc-Effect Bags

Faux-Fur Coats

Flat Tote Bags

Flore Flore Basics

Fur-Trimmed Silk Jackets

High-Vamp Shoes

High-V-Neck Shirts

Knee-High Boots

Kitten-Heel Pumps

Opera Shoes

Royal Purple Pieces

Satin & Silk Pants

Satin Ballet Flats

Suit Skirts

Trench Coats

2000s Bags

In case you’ve missed it, the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2026 is officially underway. Everything has been leading up to this moment. What I buy from now until August 9 will determine my wardrobe for the rest of the year. Something you should know about me: I refuse to compromise affordability for style. Okay, enough with the dramatics. But to be real, I’ve been looking forward to shopping these deals for days.

I’ve already narrowed down my selection to six on-trend Nordstrom sale finds. No spoilers this time. You’ll have to scroll to see. But what I will say is the sale isn’t lacking in trends or name brands. For the next couple weeks, you can shop editor-approved items from Reformation, Staud, AG, Coach, and more for less. Ahead, the six on-trend Nordstrom Anniversary Sale finds I’ll be shopping (unless they sell out).

6 On-Trend Items From the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2026

Track Pants

High-Neck Trench

Beaded Necklace

Lace-Trim Shorts

Zebra Print

Mesh Flats

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