Now that the Holidays have come and gone it’s time to work off those extra calories - hello treadmill, goodbye Aunt Mary’s sugar cookies - while dreaming of all the fabulous styles we’ll be modelling as the weather warms. And what better way to greet the Spring than to go for the glow in a freshly tailored satin trenchcoat. The sleek topcoat will add instant glam to any outfit while still providing some warmth on a crisp eve. The trend looks classicly chic and oh-so Audrey Hepburn paired with ankle-length cigarette pants, or don it over a cocktail-length dress and tights for an evening out on the town. When working with a shiny fabric like satin, finding a piece that fits properly is imperative to pulling off the look. That means check that sleeves are the proper length (and take it to a seamstress if they’re not), ensure there’s no pulling at the shoulders, and make sure to go for one with a belted waist to give the coat a feminine, hourglass shape - and don’t hesitate to swap in a belt from your own closet if you’re not thrilled with the one it came with. For an ultra-sleek (and work appropriate) look stick with basic black, like Marciano’s Chantelle Trench (top left, $328, Marciano.com) or the Black Satin Trench Coat at Tabloidstyle.com (bottom left, $74). To really make a statement, go with a bold color like red (a la Katie Holmes), bright blue - try the Burberry London Double Breasted Mikado Trench Coat (bottom middle, $1,495, Nordstrom.com), or magenta, like the DKNY Belted Metallic Satin Trench Coat (top right, $168, Nordstrom.com). To turn on the glitz for an evening out, look for the trench in a metallic like nickel, gold or bronze - we love the MICHAEL Michael Kors Satin Trench Coat ($199, Nordstrom.com) and Banana Republic’s Satin Metallic Trenchcoat (bottom right, on sale for $99.99, Bananarepublic.com). The black and bold color trenches can be worn from day to night, but reserve the metallic versions for evening to avoid looking garish. Burberry may be the gold standard in style when in comes to trenchcoats - and for good reason! - but don’t think you have to spend a fortune to capture this trend. Many affordable collections have an interpretation of this look for under $200. And if you’re really strapped for cash, Mossimo for Target has a version of the satin trench in black, maroon, navy, and ivory for only $39.99, just be prepared to sacrifice a bit in fit and quality. Have fun with this look (think big earrings and flirty heels), and you’ll be ready to greet the Spring showers while looking hot.
