"A great pair of jeans, a crisp button-up, a polished blazer—there are some pieces you add to your wardrobe with the good faith that they’ll be in style forever. And while there’s comfort in knowing those staples are nestled in your closet, ready to be leaned on year after year, there’s also a lot of excitement to be had when they get a modern update. Case in point: by chopping a few inches off the length, this spring is bringing a completely fresh take to the trench coat that’s begging for a spot in your outfit rotation.
The cropped trench already has a slew of A-list fans—Katie Holmes wore a butter-yellow version to the Zimmermann show in Paris on March 10—and is gearing up to be spring’s most-worn outerwear. While trench coats have never exactly screamed “cool,” the updated details this spring’s cropped versions feature have transformed them into a piece that’s totally trend-forward. With wider, boxier cuts and features like hoods, belts, and asymmetrical hems, cropped trench coats maintain classic versions’ versatility, but with an edgier twist.
Those of us who live in finicky climates have to rely on lightweight layers to get us to the consistent warmth of summer (anyone else experience a false spring this weekend?), and there’s a cropped trench available to match any vibe. You can take a page from Katie Holmes’ book and opt for a colored version to breathe even more life into the layer, or keep it more traditional with a classic khaki that pairs well with your closet’s existing spring colors.
Ready to welcome this spring’s most covetable layer? We rounded up the 30 best cropped trench coats to shop now down below.
Maddie Galassi, Senior Fashion & Beauty Editor
Madeline Galassi is the Fashion & Beauty Editor at The Everygirl, where she oversees the fashion and beauty categories of the site. She brainstorms, writes, and edits stories across a broad range of topics including trend reports, product reviews, celebrity style, and more. She’s always keeping a pulse on the latest trends to create timely, exciting content for our readers.