Olivia Munn’s Swing Trench Is the Rainy-Weather Layer That Adds Ladylike Polish to Every Outfit
A practical, feminine and stylish solution to downpour dressing
Just when you thought you’d seen every iteration of the trusty trench coat—floor-length cuts, denim designs, leather takes and balloon-sleeves—along comes Olivia Munn in her Nour Hammour swing-coat trench. Marie Claire’s Fashion Director Lily Russo-Bah, who bought into this flattering piece weeks ago, explains the allure and outlines your options.
What separates this coat from the traditional trench is the voluminous, less structured shape. It’s soft, feminine, and adds a skirt-like movement that is exaggerated when you walk. Plus, the aversion to the typical trench belt makes it feel less formal, as well as ensuring that styling it over even casual, bulky-knit outfits is satisfyingly simple.
For Munn, an all-black ensemble of straight-leg trousers, knee-high boots and a high-neck knit, gives a professional feel. But you have options here: jeans and trainers; a dress and boots; or a skirt and ballet flats all make for appealing pairings. Treat the coat as your lead vocalist, and the look underneath as your backing track.
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Even if you have a handful of trench coats already in your wardrobe, this oversized, swing-coat cotton trench offers something totally different: volume. Consider it more of a focal piece than an everyday staple.
We’re more and more straight-leg styles; a great choice to contrast with the coat’s volume.
Munn’s exact bag looks like a Michael Kors Spring/Summer 27 design sampled straight from the runway. This patent Khaite shoulder is a strong alternative until it’s released.
A knee-high boot is an autumn fail-safe, offering both polish and practicality.
Munn proves that a statement coat can elevate even ultra-simple outfits. A black cashmere knit can be used as a base for so many looks and Uniqlo’s is great quality.
There aren’t many hours of sunlight to play with these days, but this cat-eye shape is so timeless it’s a year-round investment.
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Lily Russo-Bah has this The White Company trench in her wardrobe. Ditch the belt to make it feel more like Munn’s.
