In 2025, the sole "correct" way to wear a trench coat is as follows.
Before you come for me, yes, trench coats can be styled in countless ways, but if you want a look that's truly 2025-inspired, there's really only one way to do it—and Chloë Sevigny just demonstrated it perfectly. At the 19th Annual Golden Heart Awards, which benefited God's Love We Deliver on Monday night, this New York City trendsetter and actress was seen wearing a dark olive, knee-length trench coat from Saint Laurent with, well, nothing underneath. Allow me to clarify. Instead of pairing her trench with jeans, trousers, or a skirt, Sevigny opted to wear the coat as a dress, foregoing all other clothing and simply accessorizing with sheer tights, Saint Laurent slingbacks, and a gold satin clutch. It was a brilliant move, and this styling technique is rapidly gaining traction in the fashion world.
For instance, during fashion month, many designers showcased models in just coats, highlighting outerwear as the sole emphasis. At Saint Laurent's Spring/Summer 2026 show in Paris, Anthony Vaccarello featured numerous trench dresses crafted from sporty, translucent nylon, paired with—you guessed it—sheer tights and slingback heels (along with some oversized earrings). Celine, Bottega Veneta, and Altuzarra also presented trench coats styled as dresses on the runway. Trust me—it's becoming a trend, and now that Sevigny's embraced it, it's poised to grow even more.
Scroll down to shop the ideal trench coats to start incorporating this very 2025 trend into your real life.
Buy Sevigny's Look:
- YSL Trench Coat in Crinkled Nylon
- Saint Laurent Lee Slingback Pumps in Glazed Leather
- YSL Evening Soft Clutch in Satin
Shop trench coats styled as dresses:
- ZARA Water Repellent Double-Breasted Trench Coat ZW Collection
- Bernardo Belted Trench Coat
- MANGO Double-Breasted Trench Coat With Corduroy Collar
- Lands' End Squall Waterproof Modern Trench Coat
- ZARA Cotton Trench Coat 50th Anniversary
- Elodie the Label Elodie Mason Trench Coat
- Lauren Ralph Lauren Double Breasted Cotton Blend Trench Coat
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In 2025, the sole "correct" way to wear a trench coat is as follows.
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