Finding Your Perfect Trench

A Practical Guide to What Actually Matters

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Your perfect trench isn't about the label or a trend - it's about finding the right combination for your lifestyle. My non-negotiables: A structured collar, preferably with a hook and eye, smooth cotton fabric, and design integrity.

A trench coat should either adhere to tradition or very unequivocally depart from it. The gun flap needs to be on the side of the buttons so the coat can be sealed up from the rain, or the coat can omit the gun flap entirely. I need to see intention.

Gap Factory Modern Trench Coat

An affordable, classic option with a relaxed silhouette that offers a clean modern look without the traditional details.

Fabrication Outer: 100% Better Cotton (BCI)

Available Options Colors: Cargo Khaki, Mesculen Green (sp), Sizes: XS - XXL

Key Features

• No gun flap
• No rain shield in the back
• No collar hook and eye
• No epaulettes
• No wrist belts
• No belt buckle

Uniqlo Trench Coat

Clare Waight Keller's design features impressive construction details and a glossy cotton twill fabric that gives it a polished appearance while maintaining modern proportions. I sized up to a medium, and I love this coat a lot.

Fabrication Outer: Glossy 100% cotton twill fabric

Available Options Colors: Brown (olive undertones), Beige, Black | Sizes: XXS - XXL

Key Features

• Collar with hook and eye
• Semi-folded epaulettes
• Wrist belts stitched into sleeve seam
• Gun flap on correct side

Quince Comfort Stretch Long Trench Coat

Also in short, $90 and mid length, $100

A more traditional trench silhouette with a fitted bodice and slight stretch, featuring water-resistant properties and multiple length options.

Fabrication Outer: 98% organic cotton, 2% spandex | Lining: 100% polyester | Water-resistant finish (PFC-Free)

Available Options Colors: Light Khaki, Navy, Midnight Black | Sizes: XS - XL | Lengths: Long, Mid, Short

Key Features

• Collar with large hook and eye
• Folded epaulettes (decorative)
• Fully detachable wrist belts
• Gun flap on correct side
• Back rain shield

Mango Classic Trench Coat

An impressive coat with excellent construction details and water-repellent properties. Styling tip: wear it open to disguise the incorrect gun flap placement.

Fabrication Outer: 100% cotton | Water-repellent finish

Available Options Colors: Beige, Dark Navy | Sizes: XXS - 4XL

Key Features:

• No collar hook and eye, but structured collar
• Folded epaulettes
• Fully detachable wrist belts
• Belt with multiple parallel top stitching
• Gun flap on wrong side
• Back rain shield