Style Formula: Trench Coat + Jeans + Sneakers

Style Formula

The formula for a put-together outfit you didn’t have to think about. A trench coat elevates almost anything worn underneath it — which makes this one of the easiest “looks expensive, wasn’t” formulas around.

Woman in a beige coat, white t-shirt and blue jeans walking on a Paris street

The formula

Three simple pieces that always look put-together.

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A classic trench coat

Elevates almost anything worn underneath it.

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2

Jeans

What’s underneath barely matters — the coat does the work.

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3

Clean sneakers

Keeps the whole look easy and unfussy.

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Styling notes: belt the trench at the waist rather than leaving it open for a more defined silhouette. A simple top underneath keeps the focus on the coat.

Does the visual work

The structure and length of the trench does most of the visual work, so what’s underneath barely matters.

Built for transit

It’s a formula built for transitional weather and travel days alike.

Easy swaps

Small changes, a whole new look.

Sneakers → Loafers or boots

Shift the whole outfit from casual to smart-casual.

Make it work for your shape

This formula can work for every body shape. Explore your shape for tailored styling tips.

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Hourglass

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Rectangle

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Inverted Triangle

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