The best trench coats never go out of style, but if you want a contemporary twist on the classic beige design, look no further than Ruth Jones for outerwear inspiration this season.
Giving the spring design a chic and occasionwear-ready makeover, the star's coat was quite the showstopper, and while the best trench coats are usually chosen for their muted, unobtrusive design, in this case, the coat makes the outfit.
Her Karen Millen printed jacquard trench mix coat is still an incredibly wearable design, but adds a burst of personality to the classic silhouette, and gives it a dressier, fashion-forward feel. While her tan version is out of stock, the black and white iteration is in stock and will make a glorious addition to any spring wardrobe.
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While Ruth's tan trench coat is out of stock, the black colourway is still available to buy. With a statement floral print, flattering belted waistline and chic, structured collar, it's an easy layer to throw on and will instantly elevate any spring outfit.
If you can't get enough of Ruth's floral coat, the bright and bold statement florals on this trench offer a much busier, yet just as chic look. It's also currently half price, so snap it up while you can.
Instead of a floral print, this Phase Eight trench coat features floral, feminine cutwork details along the hem for an added dose of spring-ready interest. Its classic beige hue keeps everything super versatile, too.
This tailored trench blends the classic look of the coat with a fun, stripe pattern that instantly and effortlessly injects interest into any outfit. It's made from a heavyweight cotton fabric, too, so it's perfect to wear across seasons.
If busy prints are not your thing, there are plenty of other ways to update your trench coat for spring. This affordable coat is available in brown, beige and khaki, all of which are tones that play into the utilitarian trend we're seeing dominate spring/summer fashion trends for 2026.
We loved the heritage trend from autumn/winter, and this trench coat is a great way to update the look for spring. Made of a lightweight fabric, its tie belt cinches the waist for a refined silhouette.
Trench coats are always in the style spotlight, but this spring they seem to be particularly popular. Last month, Burberry reinvigorated the style with several different trench styles on its AW26 runway, and M&S’s new affordable trench coat has made adding the best trench coats to our spring capsule wardrobes a breeze. But we don’t often see styles like Ruth’s, so if you want something a little different, now is the time.
Despite its busy pattern, Ruth wore her trench coat alongside leopard print; however, instead of overwhelming each other, the patterns complemented one another beautifully and proved that a patterned trench coat can be just as versatile as its plain counterpart.
When it comes to how to style a trench coat, like Ruth, we’ll be styling our trench coats with all of our occasion wear looks this spring. But they’re just as easily paired with smart casual outfit ideas, such as jeans and a jumper for weekend wear.
