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The Jacket That’s Replacing Our Trench Coats This Spring

written by MADELINE GALASSI
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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.

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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.

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H&M
Short Trench Coat

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Abercrombie & Fitch
Short Trench Coat

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GAP Factory
Cropped Modern Trench Coat
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Sézane
Oversized Trench Coat
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Steve Madden
Khaki Jacket
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Maeve
Cropped Trench Coat
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Modern Citizen
Cropped Trench Coat

2 colors available

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Line & Dot
Cuffed Trench Coat
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Aqua
Cropped Trench Coat
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J.Crew Factory
Short Utility Jacket
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Universal Thread
Cropped Trench Coat

2 colors available

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Zara
Scarf Trench Coat
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Zara
Water-Repellent Trench Coat

2 colors available

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Zara
Short Wrap Jacket

2 colors available

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LIONESS
Cropped Trench Coat

2 colors available

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Lands’ End
Trench Rain Jacket

3 colors available

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Universal Standard
Cropped Trench Coat
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Amazon
Cropped Trench Coat

2 colors available

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Amazon
Belted Cropped Trench Coat

6 colors available

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Amazon
Cropped Trench Coat

3 colors available

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ASOS
Cropped Trench Coat
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LOFT
Modern Trench Coat
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Funnel-Neck Jacket

3 colors available

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J.Crew
Cropped Trench Coat
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GAP
Asymmetrical Trench Coat

2 colors available

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COS
Oversized Cropped Trench Coat
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Mango
Cropped Jacket

2 colors available

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Pilcro
Cape Trench Coat
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Quince
Short Trench Coat

3 colors available

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Amazon
Cropped Cape Trench Coat

4 colors available

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Madeline Galassi
ABOUT THE AUTHOR

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.