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1 - LAYERS
Summertime, particularly in the UK, should be approached with fashion caution. A sunny day can turn into a wet day in a flash, which is why layers are good. With a trench coat, you're adding a warm protective layer to your outfit, so to be practical, keep the rest of your clothing relatively light. For me, I'd be inclined to wear a tank top underneath a shirt with my trench coat ontop, which means it can be easily removed if you feel the heat without having sleeves.
2 - PLAY WITH LENGTHS
A lot of people (myself included!) automatically assume that a trench coat is long. Well, after browsing through the Jack Wills website (who by the way are sponsoring this article!) I saw a load of mixed length trench coats. Regardless of the length of trench coat you choose, I would ensure to keep whatever you're wearing underneath shorter (i.e your shirt) than the trench coat so not to make it look 'messy'.
3 - BE BOLD
Trench coats don't have to be camel or beige. After having a wee browse I noticed how many coats with a pop of color were available. If you're like me and tend to stick to black, grey, white and navy, then this pop of color will have you summer ready in an instant.
4 - STYLE IT OUT
Trench coats nowadays come in a variety of styles. You can opt for a cropped length, hip length, or mid thigh. You can choose from single or double breasted (single breasted works well for us curvy girls, whereas double breasted adds curves to those of you slim lovelies!). You can even choose to go collarless or have a fancy scalloped hem.
5 - TAKE YOUR TIME
A trench coat is as fashion forward as those new shoes you've been eyeing up, so take some time to decide exactly what you're looking for and don't be afraid to try something new.
To browse the Jack Wills Trench coats and to see their tips on how to style a trench coat, visit their website.
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