KORS Michael Kors Leopard Trench

One of my favorite ways to wear a trench coat is over a dress or skirt. Many trench coats already kick out at the hem and mimic a full skirt shape, so they really enhance the femininity of a look. You know that tying the belt will help keep the look neat and trim, but try tying it in a bow through the back loops so the front is clean and your waist is still nipped in.

A bright colored or leopard trench is on trend this season. Pair it with all black accessories (hat, leather gloves and scarf) for maximum impact. If bright accessories are more your style, rock them with a plain black trench coat. Burberry classic trenches are the perfect investment piece.  Your look shouldn’t be too monochromatic (no red scarves, hats and trenches) and there shouldn’t be any competition between colors or patterns (if you wear a leopard print, keep everything else solid).

Trench coats can be worn year-round, as they work over light summer blouses in early fall, as well as with thick sweaters when the temperature drops.  If you are lucky enough to live in an area where you rarely see snow, a trench coat may be all you need to get you through the seasons.