THE NEW TRENCH COATS & FIELD JACKETS: Contenders to elevate spring travel looks are an updated trench, a lightweight parka shell, or a classic field jacket. A classic trench will always have its place, but for a more casual trip I’d look at a cropped style or a simple silhouette that reads less urban. Weekend Max Mara has a straight shape option (would leave the belt at home) with bracelet-length sleeves that makes it worthy of a second look. Or, the cropped shape on Max Mara’s water repellent short jacket honoring trench details from a contemporary perspective. The simplicity of a Barbour straight coat caught my eye too. Bonus points for being reversible. Field jackets, once reserved for very casual looks, are another option. I prefer them with a little structure and a contrast collar versus beat up and worn in. Look at these from Rag & Bone, Vince, Mango, and Theory. The style has elevated to a point where it can be appreciated worn with anything. A lightweight parka or shell is always relevant. Moncler is a reliable go to for me and has plenty of good picks right now. I have this one in navy. Love the details on this one. I am tagging several others in a variety of price points including this cropped style with removable liner (perfect for travel) and this from Frame. LTKSeasonal LTKStyleTip LTKTravel