5 Trench Coat & Slip Dress Combos That Always Work

Finding the right outerwear to wear to a wedding can be tricky, but a camel trench coat is that one unicorn that ticks all the boxes. Warm without weighing you down. Neutral enough to complement any wedding guest outfit. Versatile enough to wear every day (so don’t relegate it to your ‘special occasion’ section). We love the clean, classic pairing of this Shona Joy trench and midi slip dress. Bonus? The neutral palette is the perfect base for a bolder makeup look.

Don’t let the wrong jacket get in the way of the perfect party outfit. A black trench coat in an exaggerated silhouette works wonders with a playful mini slip dress (and it doesn’t get more fun than this feathered number from Sleeper). Toughen it up with a pair of transeasonal knee high boots and bold accessories to complete the look.

One-and-done dressing doesn’t get any easier than a printed slip dress, so make layering a no-brainer with a neutral trench coat. The cool stone shade of this organic cotton Lover coat will work with subtle and statement prints alike. Dress it down with a basic tee and white sneakers for an outfit that’ll take you from errands to early dinner with ease. 

Coloured trench coats are one of this season’s must-try trends, and a black slip is the perfect blank canvas to layer beneath. We’re obsessed with this meadow green trench from Australian designer CAMILLA AND MARC, and its light, airy colour makes it the perfect winter-to-spring investment. Keep the rest of your ensemble simple – we’re thinking gold hoops, a streamlined tote bag and timeless accessories to really let your trench do the talking.

Not done with the 90s just yet? Good, neither are we. For a subtler take on the trend, we love a slip dress with a cowl or halter neckline (both 90s favourites, choose your fighter). Balance the slinky cut of the dress with a wide sleeve trench in moody charcoal or black, and team with chunky loafers and lace lingerie peeking out from beneath.