How to wear a patent trench coat – Best leather trench coats to buy autumn 2018

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Choose a statement red colour to breathe life into your autumn wardrobe – it will elevate every ensemble.

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If you want to opt for something more casual, try a boxier style and don't tie it up at the middle.

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AndFinally's Anna Vitiello is proof that the vinyl coat can work for even the most dressed-up of occasions if you choose one with clean, sleek lines.

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Add some glam appeal by wearing with bare legs and high heels.

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Natalia Vodianova's Simone Rocha coat makes an excellent case for wearing a trench in the evening.

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Metallic hues look great with the patent look as this street styler proves.

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Don't want to wear the long belted style? Make like this Fashion-Week attendee and invest in a shorter version. Team with heels and a fun bag.

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If you want to make even more of a statement, try a printed patent coat like this tartan number.

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Opt for black vinyl for a very classic take on the trend – you will be able to wear it with everything in your autumn wardrobe, from dresses to jeans.

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This futuristic leather trench from Calvin Klein can be worn inside out (as it was on the catwalk) and even has detachable arms.

Leather coat, £4,005, Calvin Klein at Net-a-Porter

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Lace meets plastic in Christopher Kane's offering.

Plastic lace coat, £1,195, Christopher Kane at Browns

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Keep it simple in this wrap-around vinyl number from Galvan.

Vinyl trench coat, £895, Galvan at Net-a-Porter

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The fun floral print on this coat means it will also be excellent come spring.

Vinyl trench coat, £2,230, Gucci at Browns

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Buy this raincoat a size up and team with jeans and ankle boots for a relaxed weekend look.

Vinyl jacket, £800, MM6 Maison Margiela at Matches Fashion

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This straight-off-the-catwalk Marc Jacobs coat is surprisingly affordable.

Vinyl coat, £465, Marc Jacobs at Net-a-Porter

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An elegant coat that will work day and night.

Patent trench coat, £775, Michael Lo Sordo at Browns

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We love the puffy sleeves on this belted vinyl coat from Miu Miu.

Vinyl coat, £1,820, Miu Miu at Net-a-Porter

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This chunky burgundy coat is warm enough to wear all winter.

Vinyl coat, £920, MSGM at Matches Fashion

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Rains is a great name to know for affordable wet-weather wear.

Vinyl trench coat, £160, Rains at Net-a-Porter

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The most luxurious-looking trench coat you could find.

Metallic coat, £7,540, Ralph & Russo at Net-a-Porter

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