I’ve been on the search for a new trench coat for the past month and after a recent Youtube try-on of two classic trench coats I actually realized this year I’d like to mix a denim trench coat into my wardrobe.
Well, enter this $40 option that Shana suggested I try and uh, I’m impressed, friends. I’ve tried one from Gap, one from Anthropologie and well, this one I like better than both of them.
Coat (M) | Sweater Tee (M) | Jeans (30) | Sneakers
Why I’m Loving This Denim Trench Coat
I’m currently trying to balance not spending too much at places like Amazon these days with…well, starting my new life as a single mom and nailing down a budget. Real talk here…I am far from perfect on any of it, but I’m trying. And finds like this help me continue to feel current and updated in my wardrobe (I sized out of my beloved J.Crew trench with perimenopause + medication over the past couple of years) at a price I can deal with right now.
Coat Fit + Details: This coat is 100% cotton and a nice medium weight. It’s not too heavy, not too light. It fits a bit oversized which feels on trend and also comes in a black wash (though I’m not very smitten with the wash on that honestly.)
The fit is true to size here for an oversized vibe and for a refresher I’m 5’4″ and typically a size Medium.
Coat (M) | Sweater Tee (M) | Jeans (30) | Sneakers
5 Ways I’m Styling My Denim Trench Coat
As with any new item being added to the wardrobe I always have to try it on (or I should always try it on) with multiple things in my closet. So I grabbed a few different outfit combinations here to see if I liked the denim trench with them…spoiler alert…I do. Hope these help if you’re considering adding this style to your own clothing collection.
1 | Brown Jeans + Tan Sneakers
Coat (M) | Sweater (M) | Jeans (8) | Sneakers | Similar Bag
Ok I adore this combo. This would be such a cute everyday look that feels leveled up a bit but still includes super comfy walkable shoes and jeans with stretch. Honestly that’s all I really wear these days. These jeans are new to me from an upcoming Kut From The Kloth try-on and they’re great. They’re too short for me to wear with my clogs, but work well with sneakers and boots that have a taller shaft and come up under the cuffs. So comfy and a great color for this year, especially paired with the blue denim coat.
2 | Short Skirt + Long Jacket Moment (Plus Clogs)
Coat (M) | Sweater (M) | Skirt (10) | Clogs | Similar Bag
Some of you will get the song reference, but regardless I’ve always loved a short skirt + long jacket moment and this is no exception. It makes me feel a little more covered when wearing a skirt and the blue denim and burgundy corduroy combo is just chef’s kiss in my opinion. Some sheer brown tights would also finish this off for chillier days.
3 | Denim on Denim
Coat (M) | Sweater (M) | Jeans (30-on sale!) | Similar Boots
Hey-o denim on denim…I will always love you. My Rag & Bone Featherweight Logan jeans are long time favorites and they pair perfectly with this coat by pure chance. I love a wide leg jean finished off with a pointed toe boot and while I may want to update with a darker brown pair for this fall, this caramel shade has proven to work so well mixed in with other browns. (My exact pair are older Veronica Beard, but I linked to a really close style above.)
4 | Fav Elevated Sweatpants + Graphic Tee
Coat (M) | Similar Tees | Pants (M) | Sneakers | Bag
I freaking love a sweatpants + trench coat moment. Classic plus sporty is a favorite style combo of mine. And you’ve seen these blue adidas a ton of times this fall. Can’t stop, won’t stop. They are just fun and comfy and a nice little pop of color to otherwise neutral outfits.
By the way, let’s have a moment for these Free People sweatpants, too. They are structured with cool pocket and seam details and feel way more interesting than regular sweats. I’ve been living in them. They have some weight to them, too, so I don’t feel like they read loungewear. They come in a bunch of colors, too. I definitely want a second pair, maybe in blue.
5 | Straight Leg Black Jeans + Cardigan + Moto Boots
Coat (M) | Sweater (M) | Jeans (30 -non ripped) | Boots | Bag
I forgot how much I love the AGOLDE Lana jeans. These offer a straight leg fit that I love paired with my chunkier moto boots. Added an easy cropped cotton cardigan for a little lighter shade in the mix and I think this is just a nice versatile kind of classic badass outfit I always wind up going back to.
Happy Trench Coat season, to all who celebrate! Until next time…
xo,
L
Professional photos by Posy Quarterman
I received a denim trench coat as a birthday gift and I’m pretty confused how to fit it in my wardrobe, but I like the quality and feel. Thank you for sharing your outfits!