It’s been a while since I’ve owned a trench coat. Or rather, my body has changed and I can’t fit into the ones I used to wear. This left a wardrobe gap for a longer, lightweight coat. Enter the Stretch Crepe Trench Coat from Quince.

The sleek and simple look of Quince’s trench coat appealed to me. Being a creature of habit, I ordered the black, though it comes in other classic neutrals like a beige color (morel) and navy.

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Details & Style

My style seems to be getting more minimalist as I age, and this Quince coat is a streamlined take on the trench coat. There are no buttons or tabs at the shoulders, though there are tabs at the cuffs. The only closure is a tie belt at the waist, which is removable. There’s also slash pockets and a center-back vent. This is not a fashion forward interpretation of a trench coat. I’d find it more exciting if there was some play in the shape — like a more oversized fit. Then again, it seems that Quince is going for a classic silhouette.

Materials & Quality

As the name implies, this is a trench coat with some give to it. It’s not made out of the the stiff cotton of a more traditional trench, but instead is recycled polyester with a touch of spandex. (In general I try to avoid polyester clothing, but for certain articles of clothing  like outerwear it can have advantages. Polyester, for example, is water repellant.) The coat is fully lined. It has a medium weight to it, enough to give it a nice drape and movement — and perfect for transitional weather when you want a coat but not a heavy one. It is not water resistant like a rain coat.

While Quince says it resists wrinkles, mine came a little wrinkled in the packaging. But I gave the coat a good steaming, which took care of that. I have no complaints about the quality, which seems good. The material does not feel cheap. Pretty great for $100, actually.

Sizing & Fit

True to size. I am a small in most brands and ordered the small. It fits nicely in the shoulders. It’s slim, but also has enough room to comfortably wear over a light sweater.

At 5’4″ I’m at the tall end of petite, and while I found the body length worked fine for me, falling below the knees, the sleeves were a bit too long. I’ll need to take it to a tailor for hemming.

Styling the Stretch Crepe Trench Coat

I’ve worn this trench coat for a few months, and find that I prefer wearing it open for a more relaxed A-line silhouette. It goes well with both dresses/skirts and pants. While it lends itself naturally to dresses, I can also wear it more casually with sneakers. This is a piece that you can wear both to the office and on weekends.

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