How can I style a camel trench coat? I asked a stylist.
Trench Coats are undoubtedly a classic addition to a woman’s wardrobe. But they can be tricky to style. With the wrong bottoms you can look like a flasher. With the wrong glasses you can look like Sherlock Holmes.
But it doesn’t need to be hard. To prove the point, we asked Chicago-based stylist Leigh Hoepf to take our Dearborn Camel Trench and style it four ways: casual, office, dressy, and elevated. Same coat, four different ways.
Our camel wool trench coat is made from 100% RWS-certified wool, cut and sewn in our Chicago studio, where it is tested for a harsh winter. It belts cleanly at the waist and falls long and lean, which is part of why it takes direction so well from whatever you put under it.
Look 1: Casual with a Subtle Edge
Who says you need an occasion to wear a beautiful coat? Not Leigh. Pair it with your favorite sweatshirt, wide-leg pants, and with a pair of low sneakers. This is the kind of outfit you'd put on for school drop-off, a coffee, or a Sunday with no plans. Add a studded suede shoulder bag and a chunky silver chain necklace for the edge.
Look 2: Office
The office look is where the trench earns its reputation as a modern professional coat. Leigh paired it with chocolate brown wide-leg trousers and a long-sleeve floral print that reads sophisticated rather than busy.
A burgundy croc belt cinches the trousers, and burgundy suede pumps echo the floral. A structured oxblood top-handle bag and small gold earrings keep it polished.
Wear this to: Client meetings, board presentations, a workday that turns into drinks. While everyone else is wearing the same black peacoat, you walk in with this.
Look 3: Evening
Nothing kills a special occasion faster than a puffer coat. Winter occasions call for an elegant trench coat.
Here the trench plays a supporting role of framing the look, rather than competing with the dress underneath. Pair it with a stunning long dress, neutral pumps, sculptural earrings and gold cuff bracelet. A dark croc clutch grounds the look.
Wear this to: Holiday parties, winter weddings, anniversaries, opening nights, the kind of dinner where you need to check your coat.Look 4: Everyday Elevated
When you want to look polished without thinking about it. An oatmeal cashmere sweater, cream wide-leg pants, and tan ballet flats. Everything stays in the same warm family as the coat, so nothing is fighting for attention.
Add a suede belt with a gold buckle, a studded tan crossbody, and a chunky gold necklace, and you've got a look that feels expensive without trying too hard.
It's the outfit equivalent of pretending you didn't try.
Wear this to: Saturday errands, long lunches, school pickup if you're feeling fancy, and any time you want to dress to impress.
One Coat: Multiple Ways
A classic wool trench is not a single-occasion coat, but a piece that you can fold into your lifestyle. It’s an investment in yourself and your look. A coat that you can pull for any occasion when you want to elevate your look.
Our Dearborn Trench Coat is made in small batches from 100% RWS-certified American wool. It is cut to flatter, weighted to keep you warm, and quiet enough to be worn, as Leigh has demonstrated, in just about any direction you take it.
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Have a style conundrum?
Reach out to Leigh! Leigh is a certified personal stylist and the founder of her Chicago-based styling and shopping business, helping clients make getting dressed effortless, fun, and empowering. Leigh blends classic tailoring with modern style to create wardrobes that reflect each client’s unique fit, aesthetic, and lifestyle.
Leigh’s work has been featured in Glamour, and she has collaborated with leading retailers including Net-a-Porter and Nordstrom. She specializes in capsule wardrobes, mixing high-quality, versatile pieces that can be styled for any occasion. From closet edits to personal styling and shopping services, Leigh ensures every client steps out looking polished, confident, and truly themselves.
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