A trench coat is a classic, staple in a woman’s wardrobe and while I personally do not own one, it is on my seemingly long “must get” list for Spring.  The classic trench coat is another one of those items in which you have to ask yourself, “how much should you really spend on something that should stand the test of time and be part of your wardrobe for years to come?” 

 In my search of trench coats for this Spring, I found prices ranging from the obscene , with the classic Burberry Coat for $1000(pictured here) to the extremely affordable BCX Satin Jacket for $30 at Macy’s. 

For the longevity of your budget, I would suggest looking for a more affordable coat similar in style to the Burberry Coat here.  Here are a few of my findings that I thought fit the bill.  This first coat is a Kenneth Cole Black Trench that I found at Nordstrom for $118. Again this coat is refined and classic for work wardrobe but can also work well with capri pants or jeans.

For a more modern but classic look, I really like the metallic bronze trench from Halogen at Nordstrom for $138.  I like this Bronze metallic because it’s similar in color to the traditional Khaki trench but the metallic threading adds a polished sheen for a bit more pizzazz.

Lastly, for a pop of color in your Spring Trench, you might take a closer look at this Turquoise Trench from Nick and Mo, also found at Nordstrom for $78.  This jacket is a breath of fresh air for Spring and again is something that can be paired with a simple tee and jeans or dressed up with your Easter dress. 

 Keep an eye out at some of your favorite department stores like Macy’s or Nordstrom and even online discount sites like SmartBargains or Ruelala and I am sure you will find similar styles within your budget.