Amicia Longline Double-Breasted Trench Coat

Amicia is a longline trench with a double-breasted front and a belt, which is the classic construction and the reason the shape has survived a century largely unchanged. The double breast gives the front weight and structure; the belt takes what would otherwise be a lot of straight fabric and puts a waist in it.

Black only, which suits a coat meant to go over everything. A trench at this length covers a midi dress and a suit equally, so a single neutral does more work than a colour range would. Worn open it reads relaxed, belted it reads sharp, and that switch is most of what you are buying.

Sizes run S through XL. A coat is worn over other clothes, so consider what goes underneath when choosing: if you plan to layer a thick knit, take the next size up. Wear it over tailoring for work, over jeans and boots at the weekend. The chart below gives body measurements in inches.

• Silhouette: longline trench coat
• Front: double-breasted
• Detail: belted waist, lapel collar
• Colourways: Black
• Sizes: S to XL
• Care: dry clean, steam rather than iron

Measurements are approximate body measurements in inches. Size up if you plan to layer a thick knit underneath.