Short Trench

Many a time is the question posed by a significant other to the avid clothing shopper, “And, why exactly do you need that?” So imagine this avid shopper’s surprise when the opposite statement was made by my significant other some time ago, “you really do need a short trench in your closet”. Duly noted and challenge accepted!

I love a longer traditional trench but have to admit, it can be overkill for a SoCal rainstorm, not to mention hard for someone as short as myself to wear with flats. This short trench from Banana Republic is a pretty nice little jacket, adds just a sprinkle of trench flavor without going overboard, and looks great with flats. Perfecto!

For those who like pleats and peplums, the jacket is pleated all around, which adds a nice touch, although makes the pockets a little tough to find (I keep stuffing my hands in pleats in search of those sweet, sweet pockets). It’s also a nice, thick 100% cotton which I appreciate (the product page says cotton/linen, but the inner tag says cotton). For sizing references, I’m wearing size xxs petite, and my measurements can be found here.

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Jacket Banana Republic
Shirt J.Crew
Jeans Rag & Bone
Shoes Via Spiga (also here)
Bracelet Frye
Watch Larsson and Jennings (similar)
Belt Linea Pelle (similar)
Jewelry Downtown LA, vintage, Catbird

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