If you buy one coat this year, make it a trench. Here are our 10 favourites.

Layering season is here. The last whispers of summer-esque warm days are slowly retreating and that can make getting dressed… confuding.

But there is one single item that is always my go-to at this time of year: the trench coat.

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You can wear them when doing the school drop-off in the morning, or if you're heading to the gym in your activewear. You can also dress it up if you're heading into work or a fancy night out.

I'm not going to tell you what to do... except I absolutely am and if you buy one item this season, it should be this.

Personally, I prefer a quintessential beige trench coat, but if that's not really your vibe, then there are so many options to choose from. Black, grey, cropped, long, the options are endless.

So, if you're looking to add a trench to your collection, here are some of my favourites.

Best trench coats to shop right now.

AERE Organic Cotton Trench, $250.

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Cotton On Ellie Trench Coat, $129.99.

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Big W &me Women's Trench Coat, $45.

Avella Women's Trench Coat, $45.

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Pull&Bear Belted Trench Coat, $119.

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Target Melange Classic Trench Coat, $90.

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Trenery Cotton Sateen Contrast Trim Trench Coat, $299.

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You + All Camel Trench Coat, $129.

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Forever New Emma Soft Trench Coat, $219.99.

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Forever New Ebony Cropped Trench Coat, $159.99.

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