Sarah Jessica Parker recently wore a black trench coat, an outerwear style that an InStyle writer has also worn this winter.

Holmes has mostly been wearing her wool trench with jeans ... Although she has yet to wear the coat with something even fancier — say, a frilly dress or skirt — we know it would complement ...

Adding a trench coat to your capsule collection is a smart choice due to its timeless appeal. They are particularly useful during spring and autumn transitional times, when the weather is too mild ...

Trench coats are particularly useful during the transitional months of spring and autumn, when the weather's too mild for a heavy coat, but not quite warm enough to skip a jacket altogether.