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10 Fresh Trench Coats

Classics are key in a wardrobe, but let's be honest, it can get a little boring. The traditional beige, double-breasted trench coat is no match to a bold yellow one, or a pretty pussybow style. So this season we're swapping ours for a fresh update. We've found a few cool new ones to keep you looking fresh, rain or shine. Read more: http://www.essence.com/2012/04/09/in-the-trenches/#ixzz1rwmhCO3k

Statement Trench

Trench coat, Burberry London, $1,335, stylebop.com.

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Trench coat, Burberry London, $1,335, stylebop.com.

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Optical Illusion Trench

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Collarless panel trenchcoat, Topshop, $158, topshop.com.

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Collarless panel trenchcoat, Topshop, $158, topshop.com.

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Denim Trench

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Limited edition denim sleeve trench coat, Pamela Love for Tommy Hilfiger, $298, Select Tommy Hilfiger stores.

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Limited edition denim sleeve trench coat, Pamela Love for Tommy Hilfiger, $298, Select Tommy Hilfiger stores.

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Mini Trench

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“Alexis” short denim trench coat, Coach, $348, coach.com.

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"Alexis" short denim trench coat, Coach, $348, coach.com.

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Classic Black Trench

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Zip away hood trench coat, French Connection, $298, frenchconnection.com.

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Zip away hood trench coat, French Connection, $298, frenchconnection.com.

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Pussybow Trench

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Cotton-twill trench coat, TIbi, $252, theoutnet.com.

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Cotton-twill trench coat, TIbi, $252, theoutnet.com.

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Colorful Trench

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Tab sleeve trench coat, Old Navy, $43, oldnavy.com.

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Tab sleeve trench coat, Old Navy, $43, oldnavy.com.

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Ruffled Trench

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Frill front trench coat, selfridges, $84, missselfridge.com.

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Frill front trench coat, selfridges, $84, missselfridge.com.

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Red Hot Trench

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Double-breasted trench coat, Mango, $100, mango.com.

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Double-breasted trench coat, Mango, $100, mango.com.

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Army Trench

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Military style trench coat, Coldwater Creek, $40, coldwatercreek.com.

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Military style trench coat, Coldwater Creek, $40, coldwatercreek.com.

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