Beige Trench Coats Will Never Be Out, But These 5 Trending Colours Are Officially In

In my opinion, there is no clothing item chicer than a classic trench coat. Lighter than a wool coat, but more substantial than a simple jacket, this supremely elegant garment carries the weight of fashion people’s autumn outerwear needs from late August all the way though until December.

Whilst trench coats are indisputably a timeless buy, cuts and colours can ebb in and out of favour with the seasons. It goes without saying that classic beige styles are a sound investment and one that will never go out of style, but, I have to say, there are a few new-season shades emerging on the scene this autumn that feel very stylish indeed.

Knowing how much wear I get out of my existing trench coats already, adding a fresh style in a chic, trending hue isn’t a bad idea. When I say trending, I don’t mean neon or anything scary—these are subtle, very refined colour trends that I know will feel just as relevant next year, too.

Below, I’ve curated an edit of the five trench coat colour trends that are resonating in a meaningful way for autumn 2024. Read on to discover the colours to know about now.

5 TRENCH COAT COLOUR TRENDS TO SHOP THIS AUTUMN

1. BROWN

Style Notes: Ask any fashion person and they’ll tell you the same thing: the brown colour trend is going to be the biggest of the season. A lighter alternative to black, this rich shade is luxurious and inviting—and styles so well with a warm colour pallet of oranges, reds and yellow, as well as more neutral shades such a cream and sand. An easy way to add some depth to your look, this chic trench coat trend is worth adding into your wardrobe.

SHOP BROWN TRENCH COATS:

2. BURGUNDY

Style Notes: Rich and opulent, this elegant colour trend is coming for wardrobes this autumn, and my favourite form to find it in is a sweeping trench coat. Styling so well with creams and pinks, this chic layer can add interest to an outfit in an effortless way.

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3. CREAM

Style Notes: Bright and fresh, cream trench coats are coming through as a major trend this autumn. Less stark than its brilliant white counterparts, cream trench coats add lightness to an outfit and offer a palate cleanser from the dark black and grey coats we typically style in the colder months.

SHOP CREAM TRENCH COATS:

4. KHAKI

Style Notes: Khaki was a key player on the autumn/winter runways this season, and is set to saturate style crowds next month. An earthy shade, this warm colour pairs well with similarly natural shades such as browns and greens. A fresh alternative to traditional beige trenches, khaki green designs are cropping up at so many of my favourite high street retailers right now.

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5. NAVY

Style Notes: When autumn comes around, so too does the introduction of my favourite cold-weather colour: navy. Styling well with gold and silver jewellery, this elegant colour trend is rich and cool and works well with blue denims for an elevated tonal look, but looks just as striking when paired with burgundy or black.

SHOP NAVY TRENCH COATS: