Perfect transitional staples for spring sun or April showers …
Belted Coats
In addition to a sleek double-breasted coat, or an on-trend scarf coat, a robe-style belted coat comes back in favour with the fashion crowd season after season. Noted for its warmth, super soft fabrications and a relaxed but polished look, a belted coat is a no-brainer. Some styles lean fully into the robe look with a collarless shape, while others boast hoods and oversized silhouettes. Shop an edit of the best belted coats, perfect for any weather, below.
Tan wool-blend belted long-line coat, M&S Collection, €140, at Marks & Spencer.
Beige soft belted coat with hood, €49.95, at Zara.
Black oversized double-breasted coat with belt, €159; www.weekday.com.
Grey belted wool coat, Maje, €374.50, at Brown Thomas.
Tan Trullem wool coat, €850; www.bymalenebirger.com.
Dark grey fringed wool coat, €290, at COS.
Ecru wool-blend coat, €69.99, at Mango.
Double-breasted houndstooth coat with raglan sleeve, €1,050; www.thelandskein.com.
Dark grey alpaca wool coat, €595; www.almadalabel.com.
Abbreviated Styles
Whether they’re dramatic faux furs or pristine double-breasted cover-ups, this season has been all about ankle-grazing coats as we’re still dressing for unpredictable weather.
Thankfully, fashion has offered up a solution: meet the new abbreviated coat that leans into boxy shapes and a utilitarian aesthetic. Mostly, these workhorse cover-ups come in neutral shades, meaning they can work overtime to bolster your wardrobe until spring is in full bloom. Think of them as a transitional essential that acts as a precursor to our beloved trench coats. What’s more, invest in one now and you’ll no doubt wear it on repeat for seasons to come.
Black collared jacket, €49.99, at H&M.
Navy Germain wool-blend coat, €748; www.shopdoen.com.
Brown Downtown wool peacoat, $695; www.apiecepart.com.
Black Armado recycled wool-blend coat with shirt collar, €270; www.sezane.com.
Dark blue double-face wool-blend jacket, €259; www.arket.com.
Suede Jackets
Cosy and chic, see how the fashion crowd wears timeless brown suede EVERYTHING for spring …
Speaking of tonal, embrace the colour drenching trend with brown on brown. This outfit boasts a brilliant brown suede coat with an oversized leather bowling bag. We love the subtle contrast in textures.
It’s not all about chocolate colours, either. If darker shades of brown aren’t for you, lean into lighter colours that still feel rich, such as tobacco and camel. Contrast a utilitarian jacket with a classic hero handbag for an unexpected twist.
An easy fix is to pair suede with stripes. Bonus points if your striped top is an of-the-moment rugby-inspired knit or, for sunny days, try a Breton stripe.
A luscious long suede trench coat deserves an equally cool outfit underneath. Upgrade a staple white T-shirt with a sculptural necklace, and don’t forget a luxe leather belt.
Trench Coats
Once a humble spring buy, the trench coat has been elevated to a seasonal must-have, with designers and brands issuing trench coats with as much style kudos (and demand) as an ‘It’ bag or trending pair of trainers.
Trench coats for SS25 deal in extremes. Cropped styles are permeating (we love how Sézane issued an update of its beloved Clyde trench coat for the season ahead). On the other end of the scale, XL lengths are the key to making your trench coat look ultra-expensive. Although, it needn’t come at too high a price tag: see the below long trench by H&M, which punches above its weight. The ultimate capsule wardrobe buy, shop an edit of the best trench coats for spring below.
Cream raglan sleeve trench coat, €149, at Massimo Dutti.
Beige A-line trench coat, €129, at H&M.
Light beige trench coat with knitted collar, €250, at COS.
Tobacco Codey double-breasted trench coat, €1,200; www.thelandskein.com.
Beige short trench jacket, €179; www.arket.com.
Beige longline mac coat, €120, M&S Collection, at Marks & Spencer.
Beige cotton trench coat with belt detail, €119.99, at Mango.
Beige Arlington short trench coat, €329; eu.thefrankieshop.com.
Light beige Bobby short trench coat, €230; www.sezane.com.
Beige Alaya cotton trench coat, €800; www.bymalenebirger.com.
Trench Coat Outfits
Wondering how to style your trench coat? These 5 outfits are anything but boring – here’s how to wear yours now …
It’s not all about beige: a khaki trench coat is the perfect piece to style with earthy tones like moss, olive and bottle green.
Denim and trench coats are always a perfect pairing. This season, why not mix it up by teaming your trusty trench with a denim two-piece, such as a matching button-up top and jeans.
While white jeans and sandals are de rigueur in warmer months, we love the drama of adding a fringed scarf to give this familiar look a little zhuzh.
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If you invested in a pair of striped cotton co-ords last summer, a mild spring day is the perfect opportunity to air them out with an on-trend cropped style.
Mix & Match
So far, our lust-list includes suede, cropped jackets and trenches, but what about great denim coats (possibly the most exciting of all) and the ideal in-between option, shackets? A hangover from last autumn is the trend for suede blazers, these have been repeated again at Massimo Dutti and Soeur for SS25.
Meanwhile, functional fabrics are key: see Barbour’s Hayley showerproof jacket below that, while practical, also plays up the spring mood with jaunty patterned cuffs. For winter, short and boxy shapes came in wool materials, but transeasonally it’s all about leather. Mix and match your spring look, no matter the weather, with these ultra-covetable cover-ups below.
Blue denim belted relaxed jacket, M&S Collection, €70, at Marks & Spencer.
Khaki Clyde trench coat, €260; www.sezane.com.
Beige cotton twill car coat, €69.99, at H&M.
Black boxy collared leather jacket, €450, at COS.
Dusky green Hayley showerproof jacket, Barbour, €310, at Brown Thomas.
Blue denim The Aggie recycled polyester jacket, €145; www.sineadkeary.com.
Tan corduroy-trim organic cotton-canvas jacket, Stella McCartney, €1,690; www.net-a-porter.com.
Pale khaki trench coat with detachable scarf, €169, at Massimo Dutti.
Brown Vincenzo leather jacket, €595; ie.souer.fr.
Light beige lined canvas jacket, €179; www.arket.com.
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