Five short trench coats that are pure trend this fall 2026 that go great with baggy pants

Posted on 18 September 2026

The trench coat has prevailed. A garment designed for rainy days has managed to sneak in as an essential in the fall, serving as a light coat for those days when the cold is not winter, but it is not summer hot either. It has managed to banish the denim jacket as a basic and that is why it does not stop being renewed each season to adapt to the trends of the moment.

A style that has been trending since last winter is the short trench coat, a mix of a short jacket with cotton fabric. trench coat which greatly favors short girls but conquers everyone because it marks the waist (especially now that pants tend to be oversize or claim prominence with powerful prints). The proof of its omnipresence is that there are proposals in all our main stores and we have selected our favorites.

Five short trench coats that combine with any look

Zara

Navy blue is one of the most fashionable colors this fall, which is why the short trench coat combo with this color seems like a fashion expert's signature. It has a loose silhouette with a super versatile classic cut and we found it at Zara for 59.95 euros.

How to combine it: It is perfect to wear with barrel silhouette jeans or with a pure trendy red skirt. For your feet, chunky dad shoes like the New Balance 530 may be the best option.

Brown trench coat

Lefties

Chocolate brown continues to be recurrent this season and looks great with prints. boho-chicwith light blue tones or with wardrobe basics. This short design is from Lefties, but it looks like it's from Zara and we found it for only 29.99 euros.


Short trench coat

Short trench coat

PVP at Lefties — 29.99

How to combine it: to get the most out of this jacket we can combine it with a masculine cut light blue and white striped shirt, classic light jeans and a red sweater over the shoulders. A comfortable, casual and trendy look.

Zara Trench Coat Shoulder Pads

Zara

Shoulder pads are a trend now that the 80s are back. But you don't need to drive the AI ​​crazy by asking it to edit your photos in an eighties style, just buy jackets as cool as this short structured trench coat for 49.95 euros.

How to combine it: it is the ideal choice to wear with harem pants or jeans balloon because together, they enhance the waist and enhance the hourglass silhouette.

Reversible Trench

The English Court

At El Corte Inglés we found a piece that can become a wild card in our wardrobe: a short reversible trench coat. On the one hand, it is a pure trendy navy blue color and on the other, it has a beautiful, slightly preppy checkered print that we love. We found it in El Corte Inglés for 99.99 euros.


Women's short reversible trench coat - Woman El Corte Inglés - Navy blue

Women's short reversible trench coat – Woman El Corte Inglés – Navy blue

PVP in El Corte Inglés — 99.99

How to combine it: it is the classic jacket that goes with everything. We can combine the navy blue side with a white summer dress to take advantage of it beyond the summer. The printed side goes perfectly with a white shirt and simple jeans or cargo pants if you feel like adding a fashionable touch to the look.

Stradivarius

Stradivarius

Finally, this beige trench coat is one of our favorites for several reasons: it has an eighties aura and thanks to the belt it enhances any silhouette. This short trench coat from Stradivarius couldn't be more cool and is available for 39.99 euros.

How to combine it: if you dare with fuseau leggings and high heels as Stradivarius proposes, great. If not, you can combine it with capri pants, an oversized white shirt and some tabi ballet flats with high heels.

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Olivia Thompson
Olivia Thompson
I’m Olivia Thompson, born and raised in Wellington, New Zealand. As a lifestyle and travel writer at Latitude Magazine, I’m passionate about uncovering stories that connect people with new experiences and perspectives. My goal is to inspire readers to see everyday life – and the world – with fresh eyes.

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