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by Lindsay Law
Trench coats, the wardrobe staple of detectives and femme fatales alike, don't have to limit you to dark alleyways and crime scenes. Today's trench coats come in both dark, sophisticated shades and light, feminine hues, such as peach and periwinkle. Wearing a flattering women's coat can be simple if you know which clothing and accessories will look best. Follow these tips to create new looks featuring your fabulous trench coat.
Dress up your jeans. The simplest way to wear your trench coat is over jeans and a T-shirt. However, consider the length of your trench coat. Cropped or knee-length women's trench coats look best with jeans, but you may want to wear heels or boots with a longer trench coat so that you look taller. If you are very petite, trench coats that fall past your knees will overwhelm your body and make you look shorter.
Spruce up a sheath. Sheath dresses, with their slim, straight lines, benefit from a belted trench coat, which adds shape. Choose a women's trench coat that just covers the hem of the dress or extends past it a few inches for a streamlined look. You can also wear a cropped coat with your dress, but be sure to wear heels or boots to elongate your body.
Wear a trench coat over a sweater dress. Ladies' trench coats can look stiff and formal if worn over similarly straight fabrics. To switch things up a bit, layer a belted trench coat over a knee-length sweater dress, tights and boots. The contrasting textures will look great together.
Show off your skirt. A pencil skirt and dressy blouse get a touch of edgy style with a ladies' trench coat that falls to the hem of the skirt. Add killer heels and elegant jewelry to the ensemble and you'll look stunning for a day at the office or an evening out with friends. You can also wear a trench coat over a fuller skirt and heels.
Make your trench coat more casual. To avoid making your ladies' trench coat look so formal, wear it over lightweight cargo pants, a T-shirt, cardigan and flats or ankle boots. A similar look would include twill or cotton trousers and a colorful scarf.
