The £165 French Connection trench coat that you can wear three ways and will transform your wardrobe

By Sophie Dearden For You Magazine 12:07 30 Sep 2023, updated 13:26 03 Oct 2023

This convertible style can be worn as a sleeveless coat, a cropped jacket or a classic trench
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You wouldn’t believe how many items of clothing I get pitched each week. All promise to ‘transform’ my wardrobe. Few do.

So, when French Connection’s three-way trench landed, I was sceptical. A sleeveless coat, cropped jacket and trench?

‘It’s a clever idea,’ I venture as we unpack the sample.

‘Is it, though?’ asks our French picture editor, raising an eyebrow.

French Connection's convertible style as a sleeveless coat

French Connection's convertible style as a cropped jacket

Sophie wears the French Connection convertible style as a classic trench coat, belted at the waist

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But her Gallic cynicism is misplaced because not only is this piece clever, it’s very chic, too.

‘We’ve got ourselves a munte (much nicer than expected, if you’re wondering) piece,’ I cry, dancing into my editor’s office wearing the sleeveless segment. Ed agrees. She loves the sleeveless iteration, too.

So, I thought it only fair to share my find with you. I reckon this one might actually transform your wardrobe. Maybe.