Trench Coats AW12

With its modern safari detailing and quilted shoulder pads, if you’re searching for a double-breasted design with a difference, Preen Edition’s mac is a stellar style buy.

Keep the rest of your look crisp and clean – slip on a classic t-shirt, skinny jeans and plush smoking slippers for effortless appeal.

Whilst we love classic cream trench coats, if you’ll be sporting your cover-up every day, why not pick one crafted from darker coloured cotton?

Make the most of the coat’s navy tones and channel Riviera chic by teaming Esprit’s trench with a red and white Breton top and tonal ballet pumps.

One of our favourite high street buys, with its bow detailing, leather-look lapels and purse-friendly price, you’ll find it hard to stay away from George’s trench whilst doing the weekly shop.

If you’re worried about staying dry during a downpour, keep a fashion-forward umbrella in your bag. Pick one that matches the coat’s tan tones to stylishly buffer you from wet weather.

No woman’s wardrobe would be complete without a classic trench and with its silver hard wear, structured shape and leather detailing, Michael Michael Kors’ sateen style is hard to resist.

Set to be a staple for seasons to come, from smoking slippers to cropped trousers, this black jacket will work just as well worn with new season fashion trends as it will paired with your tried and tested wardrobe staples.

Giving the classic trench an overhaul with contrast colour leather-look sleeves, Lipsy’s mac is an affordable way to trial the trench trend but with a slick style twist.

Worn belted up to the top to weather you from wind, it’ll work well at the weekend paired with skinny jeans and cosy knits.

The ultimate investment and a wear-forever buy, Burberry, the undeniable master of the trench, has revamped its classic coat with a soft, sateen finish for the new season.

Sure to hang in your wardrobe for years to come, this go-with-anything cover-up is the perfect shade of beige making it the perfect partner to tie up any outfit from white shirt and cropped trouser combos to skinny jeans worn with classic tees.

Not keen on beige? Then investing in a new trench is a great excuse to add a big cat print to your style repertoire.

Ticking off the urban tribal trend with its leopard spots, Hobbs’ Angel trench is one for the fashion brave but it’ll certainly pay off in the style stakes.

Be sure to keep the rest of your outfit pared-down – try black cigarette pants or skinny jeans for a streamlined silhouette. Tonal accessories are a must.

With its muted greige tone, Mint Velvet's trimmed trench coat is a supremely wearable option.

Inject your outfit with a shock of colour by adding a pair of spring bright shoes or statement chandelier earrings to showcase your style know-how.

If you like these trenches, why not pair them with a classic Breton Top? Or for more stylish wardrobe solutions, check out the rest of our What To Wear galleries.