Autumn marks the return of warmer jackets, enveloping materials, and structured silhouettes. It is also the ideal season to invest in a coat that you will enjoy wearing for several years.
At Trench & Coat, a studio brand specializing in coats, each model is designed to meet a specific purpose. From the selection of Italian fabrics to the development of patterns in our workshop in Northern France, every step aims for the same goal: to create durable, comfortable, and elegant pieces.
Before choosing your next coat, take a few minutes to answer these seven questions. They will help you find the model best suited to your daily life, your figure, and the way you experience autumn.
Before choosing your coat...
| Ask yourself the right questions |
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| What will be my main usage? |
| Which length will suit me best? |
| Which material should I choose? |
| Which color is easy to wear? |
| Which cut will enhance my silhouette? |
| What level of warmth is necessary? |
| What budget represents a lasting investment? |
What will be your main usage?
The first criterion is often the most important. A coat intended for daily commutes in the city will not have the same requirements as a model worn only on weekends or for special occasions.
If you are looking for a mid-season piece capable of protecting you from light showers while remaining lightweight, a long water-repellent cotton trench coat is an excellent option. Our trench coat Amandier, available in several colors, perfectly illustrates this versatility thanks to its supple material, its water-repellent treatment, and its long, belted silhouette.
Conversely, when temperatures start to drop steadily, a wool cloth coat will offer more thermal comfort.
Which length to choose?
Length influences both style and comfort.
A short coat provides a dynamic silhouette and is particularly suitable for people who are often on the move. Cuts inspired by the pea coat, such as the short coat Sophora, offer a structured look while remaining easy to wear every day.
Conversely, a long coat protects better from the cold and naturally lengthens the silhouette. With its fluid belted cut and Shetland virgin wool cloth, the coat Troene perfectly embodies this timeless elegance.
Which material to prioritize?
The material determines the comfort, drape, and durability of a coat.
Virgin wool remains a benchmark for its insulating qualities and its ability to maintain a beautiful look over time. This is the choice made for the Troene coat, crafted from Shetland virgin wool cloth with a naturally textured grain.
For the beginning of the season or milder winters, recycled wool gabardine is also an interesting alternative. The Murier model thus combines a dense Italian-origin gabardine with an oversize cut inspired by the pea coat, ideal for mid-season.
Which color to choose?
Timeless shades like beige, navy, black, or camel traverse the seasons with elegance and easily pair with any wardrobe.
If you wish to bring more personality to your silhouette, a bolder color can become a true signature. The deep purple of our coat Murier, for example, adds a contemporary touch while remaining easy to pair with neutral tones.
Which cut suits you best?
The cut should accompany your silhouette without restricting it.
Belted models help to naturally highlight the waist and offer an elegant look. Oversize volumes, meanwhile, prioritize comfort and a more current silhouette.
At Trench & Coat, every pattern is developed in-house to find the right balance between ease, structure, and drape. A successful cut does not just follow trends: it sustainably accompanies the movements of daily life.
What level of warmth is necessary?
The warmest coat is not always the most suitable.
For the first days of autumn, a water-repellent trench coat like Amandier is more than enough. When temperatures become cooler, virgin wool cloths, like the one used for the Troene coat, offer an excellent compromise between warmth and breathability.
The key is to choose a material adapted to the climate in which you live and your pace of life.
What budget to plan?
A coat is a piece that you wear for several months a year. It therefore deserves to be chosen with care.
Beyond the displayed price, ask yourself about the quality of materials, the attention paid to finishes, the precision of the pattern, and the durability of the construction. A well-designed coat will retain its elegance season after season and will accompany you for many years. Before investing, also discover our guide to recognizing a quality coat, which details the elements to observe before purchasing.
At a glance: which coat is made for you?
Are you hesitating between a trench, a short coat, or a long model? Here is a first reference point to identify the piece that best corresponds to your needs.
| If you are looking for... | We recommend... |
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| A coat ideal for mid-season and rainy days | Amandier, a long, water-repellent cotton trench coat, supple and lightweight |
| A structured silhouette for everyday wear | Sophora, an oversize short coat in Shetland wool cloth |
| A long, timeless coat for autumn and winter | Troene, in Shetland virgin wool cloth, with a belted cut |
| A contemporary piece for mild winters | Murier, an oversize short coat in recycled wool gabardine |
Advice from our workshop
We design each model by thinking first of its usage. Even before choosing a color or material, we work on volumes, drape, and proportions so that the coat remains pleasant to wear daily. It is this approach that allows a piece to traverse the seasons without losing its elegance. To discover all the stages of creating a model, check out the secrets of making a coat.
FAQ
Which coat should I choose for autumn?
Everything depends on your usage. A water-repellent trench coat is perfectly suited for mid-season, while a wool coat will be more appropriate when temperatures drop.
Which material should I prioritize for an autumn coat?
Cotton gabardine is ideal for mid-season. As soon as the cold sets in, virgin wool offers an excellent balance between warmth and breathability.
Which coat length should I choose?
A short coat promotes freedom of movement, while a long model protects better from the cold and provides a more slender silhouette.
How to recognize a quality coat?
Observe the quality of the fabric, the finishes, the linings, the topstitching, and the precision of the cut. These elements are often more revealing than the composition alone.
Which coat to wear in mid-season?
A water-repellent cotton trench coat or a light wool coat are options particularly suited to autumn temperatures.
Choosing a coat is not just about following a trend. It is about finding a piece suited to your daily life, your climate, and your way of dressing.
By taking the time to observe the material, cut, length, and finishes, you are investing in a garment that will accompany you for many seasons. You can also discover the finishes that make a coat last and understand why certain details make all the difference over the years. Discover our new collection of women's coats and women's trench coats now, imagined with respect for the studio expertise that has driven Trench & Coat for over fifty years.
