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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Daisy Lester

10 best women’s trench coats for timeless autumn style

The best trench coats are an enduring staple of our wardrobes. Stylish, practical and lightweight to layer, they’re not just a transitional hero, but an investment for year-round wear.

First designed by Burberry in the late 19th Century, the British heritage brand’s trenches were worn by soldiers during the First World War. Now an outerwear holy grail, trench coats help us ease into autumn, bundle up in the winter over chunky knits, and protect us from the rainy British spring and summertime. An all-year-round purchase, it pays to invest in quality – luckily the high street is brimming with styles to rival a £1.8k Burberry trench.

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