Six of the Best trans-season trench coats

New season trench coats make the perfect trans-season investment. Stephanie Smith selects some must-haves from the High Street and online.

Grey georgette trench coat

FROM: Mint Velvet

PRICE: 75

COMMENT: With its military style detailing and grey colour, there's something of the Second World War about this lovely trench. Fling over your floral print dress.

SUITS: Tall and statuesque.

KEY ACCESSORY: Floral scarf, 5, George at ASDA.

Yellow trench coat

FROM: Bonprix.co.uk

PRICE: 37.50

COMMENT: Gorgeously cheerful in a fab daffodil yellow, this nifty little coat will brighten many a dull day. Team with grey or with ditsy florals.

SUITS: Petites.

KEY ACCESSORY: Studded jersey scarf, 5, Matalan.

Leather trench coat

FROM: Wallis

PRICE: 180

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COMMENT: Fabulous leather coat with brass buttons and lovely wide lapels, again rather war-time, and great to wear over pretty much anything (in store in September).

SUITS: All, especially pear shapes.

KEY ACCESSORY: Animal print chiffon scarf, 3.50, Bonmarch.

Pale pink trench coat

FROM: ASOS.com

PRICE: 55

COMMENT: Light and simple, in a frock coat style with no belt (although you could add one), this would look good over navy and white, especially stripes.

SUITS: Straight and slender types and petites.

KEY ACCESSORY: Rose and skull scarf, 5, George at ASDA.

Brown check trench coat

FROM: F+F at Tesco Clothing

PRICE: 35

COMMENT: Check out the fabulous gorgeous check on this, and the detailing. One for the must-have list, to wear with black and browns.

SUITS: All, especially curvy and pear.

KEY ACCESSORY: Pink bobble edged scarf, 12, at BHS.

Pink light weight belted jacket

FROM: Portfolio at M&S

PRICE: 49.50

COMMENT: Very light, cottony material, about mid-thigh length, a handy little trench-style jacket to brighten up trans-season outfits. Try different belts.

SUITS: All, especially curvy.

KEY ACCESSORY: Perfect scarf, 15, Marks & Spencer.