If there is one item a woman cannot live without in spring and fall, it is a basic, functional, and well-tailored trench coat. During the tricky trans-seasonal months, the trench coat saves the day, especially when it is windy or rainy. Do you need any more reasons to invest in this timeless classic? I have at least a dozen.

BCBGMAXAZRIA Women’s Button-Front Trench Coat

London Fog Women’s Quilted Shoulder Trench Coat

Sam Edelman Women’s Kendrix Trench Coat with Studs

If you want to play it safe, choose a beige or neutral shade coat that will match all of your boldest spring or fall ensembles. If you however, want to make a statement with a trench coat itself, pick a trendy colour like plum or oxblood to turn heads. Otherwise, you might want to invest a generous sum of money in a premium metallic trench coat we have seen at the Burberry. In each case you will look stylish and weather-appropriate.

Rainy and cold is not an ideal combination, but your can look equally hot in any weather conditions by pulling out a classic trench. Add a chic touch to off-duty denim and suede ankle boots, or style your new dress with open toe booties and a trench coat. Yes, this coat type offers a masterclass in combining practicality and style.

Whether grocery shopping or attending plush garden parties, celebrities are effortlessly tackling moody weather proving that this wardrobe staple is always on stand-by. In 2014, the best dressed stars opted for cropped sleeves to create a lighter, more summery vibe. Also, most of them choose a plain white coat for a modern take on minimalist fashion. There is a group of celebs who prefer to stand out this season in some colour (lime, pink) or a print (plaid, dots). Some go for a ladylie coat dress, some opt for a leather sleeve coat.

Get an instant hit of style inspiration from the below pictures of trench coats:

T Tahari Womens Eve Ottoman Double Breasted Ruffle Trench Coat	London Fog Women’s Long Single-Breasted Trench Coat	Anne Klein Women’s Ines Rain Coat
Ellen Tracy Outerwear Women’s Double Breasted Classic Trench Coat	Tommy Hilfiger Womens Double Breasted Trench Coat with Striped Belt	Sam Edelman Women’s Lorissa Stud-Collar Trench Coat