9 Chic Ways to Wear a Trench Coat — Plus the Best Ones You Can Buy at Banana Republic

Fabrics, colors, and patterns come and go, but in the outerwear world, a handful of silhouettes truly withstand the test of time. One of our all-time favorites? Trench coats. Elevated, flattering, and easy to style and layer, they're an essential in anyone's closet — women, men, kids, you name it. If you're looking to add one to your wardrobe, Banana Republic has some amazing options to consider.

Although a long, tan coat might be the first image to pop into your head when you hear the word "trench," there are a variety of other ways to wear the style. These range from cropped cuts to functional fabrics (i.e. weatherproof or less-structured options) to whole rainbow of colors or patterns (plaid is a popular choice, in particular). Want to see what we're talking about — and even score some styling inspiration in the process? Just keep scrolling. Ahead, we're spotlighting a handful of the best trench coats you can buy, plus fashionable ways that our favorite bloggers, editors, and influencers are styling them.