The Time-Honored Trench
If we talk about enduring wardrobe staples, there’s one garment that deserves the spotlight: the trench coat. From its British military origins in the 1850s to its icon status in the cinema for more than a century, the good ’ol trench is the one piece that goes with just about everything. If the claim seems too ambitious, recall these particular characters—Ilsa Lund in Casablanca, Lloyd Dobler in Say Anything, Joanna Kramer in Kramer vs. Kramer, Holly Golightly in Breakfast at Tiffany's, and Neo in The Matrix. Quite a diverse roundup I’d say—everything from the dude who wears a trench over joggers and sporty sneakers to the eccentric call girl who dons hers over an elegant black ensemble.
All of this to say that the trench can seamlessly blend into your own unique style, too. The lightweight topper enhances your most casual of looks (i.e worn with your vintage baggy jeans or fleece sweats), yet also lends a sense of relaxed cool when worn over frilly frocks. All at once reserved and subtly sexy, the trench’s enigmatic quality is what continues to captivate our fantasies. Find your perfect match, below.
