How to Style a Trench Coat With Jeans, According to Parisians

Paris in the fall is where fashion clichés are born—and somehow still look cooler than anywhere else. While trench coats are far from groundbreaking, the way Parisians are wearing them this season makes the piece feel completely new again. After all, no one does classics quite like the French, and their ability to rework something as simple as jeans and a trench coat into an entire look is nothing short of inspiring.

While walking around Paris (and scrolling through far too many fashion accounts), I spotted a handful of trench-and-denim outfits that felt like the blueprint for fall dressing in 2025. Some leaned preppy, some leaned minimal, and others were surprisingly bold. Below, I’m breaking down the five outfit formulas that are worth bookmarking for your own seasonal wardrobe planning.

Sunny-Side Trench

Dressing like a walking butter stick is back in style, and it’s never looked better. If you want to style a trench coat with jeans in a way that feel fresh, exciting, and so 2025, try this look, and don’t forget to zoom in on those resin bangles and order a pair for yourself too.

SKIMS

Set of Two Stretch-Cotton Jersey T-Shirts - Light Heather Grey, Marble

8 Other Reasons

Bangle Bracelet Set of 3

Suede Season

Suede trench coats were emerging last fall, so prepare for them to truly make their mark this season. This is the kind of coat that you can just throw on top of any simple outfit combination and feel like you’re wearing a “look.”

Nour Hammour

Althea Lambskin Leather Trench

AGOLDE

+ Net Sustain '90s Pinch Waist High-Rise Straight-Leg Organic Jeans

PROENZA SCHOULER

Leather Ankle Boots

Shopbop

Heaven Mayhem Silk Belt

The Disappearing Act

With floor-sweeping outerwear at its peak, there’s never been a better time to look like you’re wearing nothing but a trench coat. Of course, fashion people know to have a good pair of jeans underneath. The optical lenses and animal-print bag make for the perfect accessories.

Prada

57mm Rectangular Optical Glasses

The Frankie Shop

Mavis Oversized Trench Coat

COS

Relaxed Fluid Wide-Leg Pants

Necktie Chic

It feels a bit cliché to say French people are wearing a scarf tied around their neck with their trench coat and denim, but while I was researching this story, I spotted people wearing this oh so Parisienne combination more times than I can count. Here’s further proof that in fashion, the once-clichés always make a comeback.

H&M

Bead-Detail Neck Scarf

Vince

Fluid High Waist Straight Leg Pants

COACH

Houston Ballet Flat

Prep-School Energy

Don’t be afraid to go all out on the preppy trend here and there by styling your favorite trench coat with a button-down shirt, sweater, and a belt. It’s an easy way to make the most of what you already have and instantly come off as polished.

Madewell

Single-Breasted Trench Coat

Reformation

Cashmere Boyfriend Sweater

Everlane

The Must-Have Oxford Shirt