Whether it has been 'in fashion' or not, I have always been a huge fan of the trench coat.While its origin may lay in the fact it was worn by the British army in World War One, or a coat worn to protect you from fairly ordinary weather (no wonder the 'Burberry' trench is one of the best fashion sellers in Europe and the US) it can be easily adapted to suit our autumn and winter climates.
And that is speaking from the experience of someone who has had one in her wardrobe, for day and night wear, for many years!
Australian designers have re-interpreted 'the trench' as a much more light-weight, user-friendly (and essential) part of our winter wardrobes, to the point you can have a few in a couple of colours and no matter how often you wear it, you never feel you are wearing the same thing, a million times over.
The trench, in all its long-sleeve, above-knee length, big-lapel glory, has evolved into a great piece for you new season wardrobe. Whether you choose to wear it with a favourite pair of jeans (with a t-shirt, skivvy or tailored shirt underneath) or simply on its own, with a pair of killer high heels (and not much else) if ever there was a winter wardrobe essential, this is it.
The trench is one of those wardrobe pieces that can be trick 'up' or 'down', no matter where you wear it and I am always proving that theory to myself. I'll wear a red trench with jeans and boots to drop my son to school then to go onto a meeting or a work gig. Or I'll trick one up and wear my black one with some heels, a cool brooch and some leggings or black opaque tights.
Let me know what you can do or what you think of your new season trench from crossroads . . . . . . .I am seriously loving mine!
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