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Trench, jacket, biker jacket… Which coat for which occasion?

A trench coat for what occasion?

The trench coat is a wardrobe essential, and for good reason:like the jacket, it is military-inspired and remains unbeatable. Just know when to wear it! Designed to protect soldiers from the harsh climatic conditions of the trenches, the trench is above all a rain coat. Results ? Even the lightest do not adapt well to a sunny day! Reserve your favorite trench coat for the shoulder, spring and fall seasons, but don't count on it to keep you warm in the winter or airy in the summer.

In terms of looks, the trench can be adapted to most styles. Combined with jeans, it follows you all weekend. Slipped over a work outfit, it ensures a professional and modern silhouette. It can even protect your formal evenings or romantic dinners, provided you choose it well!

A jacket for what occasion?

Bomber, aviator, jeans, biker… The jacket is also a closet legend. Unlike the trench, on the other hand, it is designed above all to protect against the cold, without hindering the lower body... An advantage for bikers and aviators, much less for shopping in winter! Reserve the jacket for mid-season, or even the beginning and end of the cold season, if you have chosen a warm, lined and/or quilted model. If you have opted for a woolen teddy-style jacket, on the other hand, check the weather conditions before going out! Many jackets do not like the rain well, and those that are treated only protect up to the waist. On drizzly days, prefer the trench coat.

A strong and popular fashion piece, the jacket displays a casual style. Sportswear for the teddy or the denim jacket, rock for the leather or modern for the bomber, it is rarely dressed. Choose it for your evenings and casual days. Skip it, however, if your job requires a dress code or you're spending the evening at the opera.

A jacket for what occasion?

The jacket is a generic term, encompassing a very large family of outerwear. Featherweight in linen, it protects from the wind even in summer; mid-season in denim, it follows you all autumn; comfortable in jersey, it can even slip under a coat in winter to reinforce its insulation. In other words, choose it according to your style, but adapt it to the external conditions!

As for adapting the jacket to the occasion, you will be spoiled for choice... For a professional, feminine or dressy look, bet on the unbeatable suit jacket. In case of rain, put on a trench coat over it! Are you looking for a casual outfit for the weekend? Try the denim or cardigan-style knit jacket. In any case, the jacket is less specialized, but more versatile than the trench coat or the jacket:search, you will find the one you like!