The Robin Redbreast of the fashion world, trench coats are a welcome sign that spring has finally sprung. Adapted from the British army’s sartorial solution to inclement weather, the classic trench effortlessly bridges the cumbersome gap between fashion and function. While you really can’t go wrong with a time-honored tan or khaki slicker, it’s always fun to fringe tradition with a little bit of unconventional panache.
Outfit 1: This streamlined black trench paired simply with clean, neutral pieces packs a subtle, yet powerful statement. Sometimes less really is more, and what this wistful lad’s got going on – a look I dub chimney-sweep minimalism – is a prime example.
Outfit 2: How many closets boast a royal blue trench coat? This nonpareil trench is an instant recipe for stylistic notability, and this dude knows it. He’s wisely ushered the rest of his outfit down the monochrome path to understatement in order to highlight his coat. He looks so cute from the knee up that I can almost forgive him for those monstrous man-leggings… the operative word being almost.
Outfit 1 was sourced from Stil in Berlin. Outfit 2 was sourced from Styleclicker.
Ladies Touch is written by Sarah Parniak, a freelance writer and style enthusiast.
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