By Burberry
The original and best. The just-above-the-knee length is easier to pull off than a longer one and works well with jeans.
burberry.com
07000 785 676 Photograph: Full Stop Photography
By Adam Lippes for Mango
Traditional shape, unconventional colour, totally works.
mango.com
0207434 3694 Photograph: Full Stop Photography
By Topshop
Public school-ish, but in a good Alexa Chung way. Nice and cheap too.
topshop.com
0845 121 4519 Photograph: Full Stop Photography
By Whistles
Normally we wouldn’t advocate a trench without a belt, but this version sneaks under the radar because of its very excellent sleeves and giant pockets.
whistles.co.uk
0870 770 4301 Photograph: Full Stop Photography
By Luella
Some trenchcoats have an espionage feel about them, but this one pleasingly nods to the style’s military heritage.
Buy online from harrods.com
020-7730 1234 Photograph: Full Stop Photography
By Banana Republic
A true multi-tasker. Not bad in the rain, and works in the evening too by virtue of its taffeta fabric.
bananarepublic.gap.com
020 7758 3550 Photograph: Full Stop Photography