5 Chic Ways Londoners Style a Classic Trench Coat

Some things never go out of style, like a pair of blue jeans, a white short-sleeve T-shirt, or, in keeping with the topic ahead, a trench coat. Timeless and classic, this Londoner favorite looks good thrown over just about anything. It finds its place on the coat rack during transition periods, just like now as we shift from summer to fall fashion. The trench coat’s lightweight, breathable nature makes it the perfect layering piece for weather that—let’s face it—isn’t easy to dress for.

That said, its reappearance each year never misses a reinvention. London’s fashion set knows the ins and outs of styling this fall 2026 essential. So I turned to my favorite UK-based fashion people for style inspiration.