Designers love to reimagine a classic, and for the tricky transitional season, the trench coat is no exception. Creative directors have taken scissors to the staple, cropping inches off its hemline. The result? A boxier shoulder, extra legroom, and a fresh silhouette: the cropped trench coat is back—and in a big way. While we’ve long waxed poetic about the timeless full-length version, its shorter counterpart feels both chicer and sportier than many of its traditional iterations.

From Prada and Balenciaga to Frame and Cos, cropped trench coats deliver a flattering, tailored, cinched-waist silhouette that suits just about everyone. This fall, we’re styling ours with everything from plain white tees and great denim to lightweight knits and polished midi skirts. As with any closet classic, t

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