This rainy weekend has reminded me that we all need a good trench and a sturdy umbrella.

A black or tan trench coat can transition your entire wardrobe from winter to spring with a cinch of a coat belt. You will feel instantly chicer and more pulled together with a classic like the trench and who doesn’t want to feel like that? There are definitely high-end options (Burberry) or less expensive alternatives (Banana Republic) that look great too.