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Alternatives to trench coat??

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ItsAnotherBlouse · 10/09/2021 15:20

My Autumn coat and jacket collection consists of leather jacket, denim jacket, and two wool winter coats. I'm looking for something more in the middle to wear in the style / silhouette of a coat (longline) but for days when it's not cold enough for a warm coat. It would also be helpful if it was at least partially rainproof, though I always carry a brolly. I think a trench fits the brief, but over the years I have tried them on so many times and I never feel they suit me. For some reason a trench coat really ages me, whereas a longline winter coat suits me as I'm tall. I'm not sure what it is about trenches. I love how they look on other people / models but never on me!

What alternatives to a trench could I look at that will work in the same way? This Autumn it would mainly be worn over wide leg trousers and chunky boots, or micro mini with black tights and chunky boots or sneakers, or a long printed dress and boots, and blouses / jumpers.

I'm late 30's if that's relevant and quite into fashion.

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YouDoYouBoo · 10/09/2021 17:10

I'm the same age. I am also tall. I bought a beautiful trench coat and was so smug about it. Then several people said I looked like a spy Hmm

So it could be that which is the problem..

I have no idea about an alternative!

FastFood · 10/09/2021 17:15

What about a long rain coat like this one by Rains?
www.asos.com/rains/rains-long-waterproof-jacket-in-green/prd/14618220

SingingSands · 12/09/2021 22:43

I have this Protected Species coat in the green. I love it! There's a current discount for 25% off SUMMER25.

https://www.protected-species.com/product/waterproof-commuter/

ItsAnotherBlouse · 14/09/2021 09:34

Thanks @SingingSands looks nice but not longline so too short for my style, also a bit more classic rather than on trend perhaps?

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AuntieMarys · 14/09/2021 09:38

I'm looking for this too! Trenches don't suit me...I look like a sack of potatoes in anything with a belt. And at 6 feet tall I have the usual sleeve length issue

NotMeNoNo · 14/09/2021 09:40

I'm always looking for a mid length, swingy non belted trench coat, I can't do belts at all. this kind of thing communityclothing.co.uk/products/womensraincoat-camel?variant=6978738126902

SingingCanary · 14/09/2021 10:10

What about a parka? I bought this from John Lewis. Had so many compliments when I’ve worn it.

www.johnlewis.com/kin-oversized-parka/p5479764

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