Full length trench

If you are shopping for a full length trench coat, look around and know your price point.  These items range from $50 to $1000 and up for designer made coats.  They also come in leather, which will cost you a lot more.  However, the price you pay for the coat is definitely worth the value.  The coat will last you many seasons and will allow you to protect all of your clothing underneath.  It’s long, sleek style is also very lightweight, providing something easier to move around and maneuver in when you face harsher weather conditions.  A trench coat also makes a statement.  When you walk into a room in a trench coat, there is an air of mystery that surrounds you since nobody can tell what you are wearing underneath.  When you take off the coat, you provide your audience with a definite surprise.

Full length trench

The best time to shop for a full length trench coat is at the beginning of Spring or actually at the end of Spring, right when the summer fashions roll in.  If you need the coat right away, you may not be able to afford to wait until after the season is over.  However, if you don’t need the coat right away and you can make do, then you will find some fantastic bargains at the end of the Spring season.  Even better, since full length trench coats rarely go out of style, the purchase you make one year, will last you through the next year and the next 10 years.  Very rarely does the full length trench coat style change since it is already a unique pattern.  If you want one that is long-lasting, look for a simple one with a solid color pattern.  Black or tan are the usual colors, although some women opt for brighter colors.  Be careful of the brighter colors since you may not like that color the next year.

A full length trench coat is meant to last for a long time so shop carefully and browse through multiple stores before you make the big decision to buy.

Full Length Trench Coat Pros / Short trench coat cons

Long trench coat

1. Full protection:  A full length trench coat provides maximum protection for the wind, rain and any other harsh weather conditions.  Since it is so long, it will protect your pants and tights and you will remain warmer and more dry in one that is long.  Since a short trench coat is exactly that, you will find that your jeans, leggings and tights may become a lot more weathered than if you wear a full length one.

2. A full length coat covers your entire outfit.  If you are trying to run out to the store to buy something quickly and don’t want anyone to see your pajamas underneath, the full length trench coat provides the best protection for that.  A shorter coat will show all, at least everything below the waist.

3. A full length trench coat is something you will use forever.  Whether you are in your 20’s or in your 50’s, the trench coat is a fashion accessory that you can wear again and again.  The same can be said about the short trench coat, however, usually, manufacturers and designers make the short coats much more trendy so you may not want to wear it for longer than a few years.  The full length coat is much more classic and traditional and rarely changes from season to season.

Short Trench Coat Pros / Full length trench coat cons

Short trench coat

1. A short trench coat is a lot more lightweight.  It is easy to carry around with you just in case the weather changes on short notice.  On the otherhand, a full length trench coat is a lot heavier because of the length.  To carry around this coat requires more room and space.

2. A short trench coat becomes part of your outfit.  You can match it with most items such as knee length boots, skinny jeans, trousers, and other outfits.  On the reverse, a full length coat covers your entire outfit and nobody can see what you are wearing underneath.

3. A short trench coat is cheaper and therefore not as much as an investment.  You can buy these freely, knowing that you haven’t spent an arm and a leg.  A full length one is usually much more expensive and harder to find.