The trench coat is one of those rare pieces in men’s wardrobes that has been consistently correct for about a hundred years and shows no signs of going anywhere which tells you something useful about its fundamental rightness as a garment. The classic khaki double breasted belted trench works with almost everything and has this quality of making the person wearing it look like they have somewhere important to be even when they’re just going to buy milk. We’ve found the length is the most important variable. A trench that hits just above or just below the knee is the classic proportion and it works. A trench that’s too short loses the drama that makes it interesting. Wear it belted when you want to define the silhouette and leave it open when you want something more relaxed. Both work. It’s a genuinely versatile piece that rewards spending properly on.