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.