Phillip Lim 3.1, Imaxtree

Whether it’s in Casablanca or worn on the red carpet by Burberry face Emma Watson, trenches can’t be missed. Resistant to the elements and easy to throw on over jeans and cocktail dresses alike, they make the perfect wardrobe staple nearly 365 days a year. Now that the season is changing (fingers crossed), these toppers are warm enough to resist the residual winter frost and also suitable for oncoming, unpredictable spring showers. With more designers than ever offering their take—from studded to satin—all you have to do is take your pick. 

Photo: Courtesy of Ruche. Darling Detective Ruffle Trench Coat, $49, Ruche.
Photo: Courtesy of Topshop. Navy Smudged Spot Printed Trench, $189, Topshop.
Photo: Courtesy of HouseofFraser. Mango Long Lightweight Trench, $89, HouseofFraser.

Photo: Courtesy of Forever21. Hooded Winter Trench Coat, $44.80, Forever21.
Photo: Courtesy of Banana Republic. Madras Trench, $198, Banana Republic.
Photo: Courtesy of ModCloth. Classic Case Coat, $89.99, Modcloth.
Photo: Courtesy of YesStyle. Vanilla French Double Breasted Trench, $98, YesStyle.
Photo: Courtesy of ASOS. River Island Leopard Trench, $125.49, ASOS.
Photo: Courtesy of Madewell. Liverpool Cropped Trench, $158, Madewell.
Photo: Courtesy of Gargyle. Cape Trench, $170, Gargyle.