It can be tempting to wear a puffer almost exclusively from November until March, especially when the mercury readings are in the minuses. But despite the swaddling duvet appeal of a pillowy jacket, being loyal to a single style renders other outerwear in your wardrobe out-of-use for a significant portion of the year – which isn’t actually necessary. With the right layering, a lightweight coat like a trench can come into its own during the colder months.
To avoid altering the streamlined silhouette of a classic trench, base-layers should be carefully considered. Uniqlo’s Heattech range is a failsafe foundation for any winter outfit: the innovative fabrics provide premium insulation through innovative fabric blends, without being too tight or bulky.
Knitwear or hoodies are good for layering, too – just be sure that the sleeves fit well beneath the trench so you don’t feel restricted or too warm. Of course, what you wear on the bottom half also contributes to your overall body heat, so stick to heat-trapping fabrics like thick denim (selvedge is good) or wool.
Here, Vogue delves in to how to wear a trench coat in these colder winter months. Scroll on for some outfit ideas for the season ahead – and the best trench coats to invest in now.
