A classic trench is a wardrobe staple. Every girl should own one. A trench coat is such a versatile piece of clothing. It can be worn with so many different outfits and in so many kinds of weather. I love the simplicity of a trench coat. They can be found in different colors and a myriad of fabrics, but I prefer a tan coat in the classic double-breasted style.

For this outfit, I wore my own tan trench with a cute mid-length denim dress, leggings, and knee-high boots. The shirtdress is a soft, simple piece that’s very comfortable. I pulled it in at the waist with a brown braided belt and added a long necklace with a heart pendant for interest. The detailing on the necklace is lovely, with a beautiful scroll pattern design.

The dress is by J. Jill–some of my absolute favorite clothing pieces come from that brand. I paired it with grey leggings for warmth and modesty, since the dress is shorter than I normally wear.

The grey cardigan added a bit of extra warmth. I have had this cardigan for several years and have worn it countless times with a huge variety of outfits. It goes with almost everything in my closet. I love that it can be dressed up or worn very casually. Plus, it’s super comfy. And if you haven’t figured it out by now, I like comfy.

These boots are by far the most comfortable ones I own. I actually walked the Great Wall of China in these things. They’ve held up really well, especially for the price I paid for them.

The bag is in a very dark navy leather. I’ve had it for a couple of months now and I’m finding that it is wearing beautifully. The more I use it, the more nice and soft and supple it gets. The thing I love most about this bag is the amazing deal I got on it. Using a combination of sales, coupons, Ebates, and clearance pricing, I got this bag for about 90% off the original price. How’s that for bargain shopping?

What I Wore

Trench coat: Old Navy
Shirtdress: J. Jill (similar)
Cardigan: ThredUp
Boots: Top Moda
Necklace: similar
Belt: similar
Bag: Relic leather tote