The Chicest People I Know Are Wearing This Fresh Jacket Trend—I’ve Found 18 That Are Extra Elevated

As spring approaches, I'm on the hunt for transitional pieces that will elevate my everyday looks while still keeping me warm. And while the classic trench coat will always have a place in my spring capsule wardrobe, this year it's the cropped trench that is taking centre stage.

Izzy in a cropped trench coat and burgundy shoes

(Image credit: @izzydilg)

Cropped trench jackets are a modern take on the classic trench that we all know and love. Offering an equally sophisticated look, but with a fresh touch, they're the perfect balance between trendy and timeless, ensuring that whether you opt for a designer or high-street style, it's an investment you won't great.

And I'm not the only one who thinks so, with cropped trenches appearing on all the best-dressed people on my feed right now. The best bit? They go with just as many looks as a long-line trench, pairing perfectly with skirts and dresses, but also with trousers and jeans, which means the style is sure to blend seamlessly into your wardrobe and become a layer you can rely on, especially during this tricky in-between season!

If like me you're now on the hunt for a cropped trench coat then keep scrolling for my edit of the best out there right now.

Aniyah Morinia in a cropped trench coat

(Image credit: @aniyahmorinia)

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Katie is a freelance contributor for Who What Wear UK. She has been writing freelance since early 2022, after completing her Master's in Media and Journalism at Newcastle University. Her main focus so far has been writing for interior design titles, most notably Ideal Home. She started out writing ecommerce content for a number of interiors titles, including Homes & Gardens, Real Homes, and Gardeningetc., before moving on to become a regular contributor to Ideal Home's digital news team. She also writes for woman&home. More recently, Katie has started writing around different topics including health and wellness, fashion and beauty. She loves consuming fashion and beauty content most of all, and is always on the hunt for ways to elevate her style. She has a particular passion for skincare, and is always up for trying new products that might help her skin glow. Katie lives in Leeds with her partner, and when she's not reading (and writing) fashion and beauty content, she's probably out for a long walk with a flat white in hand.