Fashion might have taken a casual turn, but leather trenches are going absolutely no where in 2021.
This timeless outerwear piece is the perfect way to dress up your loungewear or slouchy denim – and fortunately, the high street and vintage shops are packed full of affordable and stylish options.
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Whether you’re after matte black or block colour trenches, we’ve got you.
Read on for 9 of the best out there right now.
Leather-effect coat, £79.99, Mango – buy now
Vintage Brown Leather Trench Coat, £99, Urban Outfitters Renewal – buy now
Short Trench, £80, Weekday – buy now
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Belted Leather Coat, £490, Arket – buy now
Vintage Unisex Belted Leather Trench Coat, £320, ElliotsVintage at Etsy – buy now
Faux Leather Trench Coat, £98, Nasty Gal – buy now
Croc Belted Trench Coat, £229, Whistles – buy now
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Leather Trench Coat, now £471.75, Karen Millen – buy now
PU Coat, £110, Weekday – buy now
How to wear
The leather trench is versatile, so whether you’re dressing up or down, love bright colours or muted tones, it can work with you.
We’ve found inspiration from our favourite influencers to get you as excited about leather trenches as we are.
Worn with skirts, leather trenches add a tough edge to a feminine look.
We love how Frann Fyne has worn her trench with colour and pattern, balancing the look out.
The easiest way to wear your trench is with light denim jeans, chunky boots and a black roll neck.
It’s simple, but it works.
If denim isn’t your thing, wear your trench over a second skin top or tight-fitting dress.
Chunky boots are the perfect shoe of choice for this look, as shown by Imani Randolph (above).
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If you ask us, the more colour the better.
Leather trenches come in a variety of bright, bold colours, so use colour blocking to ramp up your outfit.
Monochrome is another simple way to style your trench.
For a tonal look, wear yours with similar shades.
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