These 7 Chic Outfit Ideas Prove Trench Coats Make Everything Look Expensive

If putting together an expensive-looking closet is your goal, there is one piece that I swear by: the trench coat. It's a classic for a reason. I don't know what it is exactly, but this outerwear option has an unbelievable way of transforming even the most basic of looks into elevated ensembles. Another major plus is how versatile and easy it is, seeing as how you can wear it with anything and everything. Just throw one on and you're ready to go.
To prove the transformative power of a trench coat in making any outfit look expensive, I rounded up three chic outfits from some of my favorite Instagram style muses. From a basic tee and jeans to a pretty top-and-trouser combo, these women from across the globe all reach for a great trench coat to top off their looks. Keep scrolling to check out and shop each stylish outfit idea that features the hero piece.
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Jennifer Camp Forbes is a senior shopping editor at Who What Wear, where she has worked in a variety of capacities including creative director and various editor roles. She’s a well-known shopping expert that’s sought out for advice and insight on the latest trends, outfit ideas, and fashion picks thanks to her thoughtful shopping roundups. Jennifer's lifelong interest in fashion led her to intern at Harper’s Bazaar as an undergraduate. Later, while working towards her masters degree in psychological counseling at Columbia University, she founded two digital fashion publications: Le Fashion and Olsens Anonymous. The popularity of both sites grew and after graduation she decided put her plans to become a therapist aside to pursue a career in fashion.
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