Introducing The Cropped Trench Coat: A Short Jacket for Spring Showers

Every year there’s a seasonal sweet spot where the classic trench coat comes into its own. The sun makes an appearance for longer and the weather finally starts to warm, but we’re still feeling a slight chill – and the threat of Spring showers – which can only be dispelled by a lightweight outer layer. A contemporary cropped trench coat is the most stylish solution. Short trench coats are our favourite cover up to slip into to combat inclement weather and are a sure way to add instant polish to your look, without disrupting the flow of your outfit.

What is a cropped trench coat?

This new style is a modern, shorter version of the classic trench coat. It typically ends at hip height rather than the traditional longline silhouette, which finishes below the knee or reaches to the calf. But half the length doesn’t mean half the style. Our Marion Short Trench features the signature double-breasted silhouette and the utilitarian aesthetics that make this style so iconic, but with a contemporary shorter shape. With a collared neckline, notched lapels, and a belted waist, it perfectly encapsulates the structured details that signify the style staple.

What is the Saint and Sofia short trench made from?

Each Marion Short Trench is handmade in Europe using fluid cotton fabric that brings a tactile softness to the tailored style. The resulting draped effect stops the silhouette becoming too strict. Our Marion Short Trench features faux horn buttons for a refined finish and an adjustable belt. Tie it in a knot for fashion editor-approved styling.

Our designers created this style with a host of clever features that help to create a modern icon beyond the expected trench DNA. Spot the split hem at the back which offers you a full range of movement and practical side pockets to store your essentials. What’s more, this cropped trench comes complete with a rain guard at the back to help water droplets glide right off, without leaving you soaked through. Spring showers don’t stand a chance

How to style a short trench coat

One of the reasons that the trench coat has become a wardrobe icon is undoubtedly its versatility, this is even more true with a cropped trench. The classic beige shade is an adaptable neutral that seamlessly pairs with denim jeans of any wash and looks equally polished over skirts and dresses. The shorter hem helps to make a show of your midi, mini, or maxi underlayer. For a particularly contemporary look, style yours with our Barrel Leg Jeans in mid-blue, a pair of heeled boots and a crisp white shirt. Timeless and chic, whatever the weather.