Let me tell ya’ll something.
A trench coat is the fixer of all evils…or at least the evil of a boring, uninspired outfit.
I had put on my black turtleneck and jeans the other day thinking…”hey, cute outfit. Kind of artsy. Kind of Audrey Hepburn. I might just go with this”. Then my husband saw it and asked, “are you on your way to a miming class?”. Ha! #fail Okay, so the outfit was obviously a bit too bland and needed something (other than mime gestures) to bump it up.
So. I moseyed on into our closet, completely stumped. Nothing. to. wear. I mean, is anyone else with me on this? It starts to get painful dressing for winter weather around…oohhh…mid January. I get so bored. GO AWAY, WINTER.
…but anyways, I then saw it – my long, classic trench that I rarely wear. I almost passed it by, because…when I think trench I usually think rainy, cool…not winter. Whateverrrr. I grabbed it anyways and threw it on.
Well, well, well. That was it. It was all I needed.
To make it weather appropriate, I just added a cozy sweater underneath and topped it all off with a hat.
FYI: I think a pair of chunky socks would have made the whole outfit even better (and would have kept the ankles warm). If I had worn a pair, I would have pulled them up over the jeans a bit. It would have made it all flow a bit better – my legs look a bit awkward and chopped off at the ankle with the skin showing. A longer pair of jeans could have worked as well! I’m not a style expert. I just put stuff on, like what I see and go with it…so when I see how I could have made an outfit better, I like to point it out it out and explain how to fix it. If that helps? You tell me. 🙂
French girl? Oui oui. Mais bien sûr! I see it. I felt like it too. They say the secret to French style is keeping it minimalist with basics, but adding a little oomph here and there. The trench so perfectly finished off my outfit without looking like I tried too hard…and I didn’t. Not at all. It enlivened my dying Winter style and made me feel like I had it all together (bahahaha).
Well, I think I can make it through the last few weeks of winter now. Maybe. Ugh. I could totally wear this trench with a sweet, little Spring dress though…
GO AWAY, WINTER.
wearing
turtleneck – J. Crew Tissue Turtleneck tee, on sale now with additional 20% off. I wear it at least twice a week. (wearing size S for reference)
jeans – J. Crew toothpick jeans, blacksmith wash (wearing a size down from my normal size. they tend to stretch out). They’re almost sold out, so here’s a Rag & Bone pair…it’s a cool pair of jeans that can be rolled or worn down, tucked inside of a boot. I rarely find a pair, being the giant that I am.
booties – Sam Edelman, Nordstrom Rack find…looked around and can’t find them. Darn. Maybe look at your local Rack? I did find their Jodie bootie (which is not like mine at all), but gooooodness…rockin’ (currently scheming of ways to make them mine). Dolce Vita’s Hilary is also a looker as well.
trench coat – Banana Republic (old), but here is their current Swing Trench. I also found a few more that you may fancy, ma dears…
Shopping For Trench Coats
Cheers,
Cams
(photo credits: Brandon Brown Photography)
love this look and the hat too – would even look cute with a black wool beret. very francais. love these posts by Cam.
Cheers, Jennie. 🙂
Cam (and Shana),
I have been wanting a trench for years. I mean years! I always try them on, but then never hit the go button. But then this winter I finally figured it out. It was the color. I was approaching the trench all wrong. The khaki color for some reason does nothing for me–it’s weird. I just can’t wear that color, or at least I don’t feel good in it. But I wanted to wear a trench so bad! Well, enter the RED trench ! That’s what I needed. Just a change in the color. I now love, no ADORE my red trench. It’s perfect for Hong Kong weather too as well as Chinese New Year. I guess what I want to say is if you’re wanting a trench, it’s possible to also go with different color options. I like how Cam included some navy and black ones too.
Here’s to the trench…and continuing to style it come spring. It’s near…I think!
Ann of Kremb de la Kremb
Red is your color, apparently. Beautiful
I scrolled down hoping to find your boots! Oh well. Might have to make a run to Nordstrom Rack today.
Did you make it to the Rack? It’s really hit or miss there…
Love a trench…but TOO COLD!
I hear you. SC only rarely gets bone-chilling cold, so I can get away with it…as long as I layer up!
I just bought a bright orange one and am wearing it daily!
sweet!!
I love a trench coat and have been wearing one for years. You can’t go wrong with a classic. I currently have the Jcrew Classic Trench and if I wear a cashmere or thin wool sweater underneath, it’s warm enough. Add a scarf and you’re set. Thanks, Cam!