Is the Burberry trench worth it?
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For me it was worth it. I have a short beige trench which I have worn a lot over the past five years. It has worn perfectly. I have even washed it myself and it's still going strong. I also have other trenches which I don't wear as often but they were still worth it. The trenches are definitely good quality but the prices now are quite high and there are more trench coat alternatives that there used to be.
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I've been eyeing the Burberry trench for some time and I'm eager to purchase it for the spring. It's been on my luxury list for some time and is truly a classic piece. But I have never considered its quality -- just assumed it was worth it since it is so iconic. Can anyone speak from experience with the trench? Has it held up well? The SA I worked with a few weeks ago showed me how it repels water but I wonder -- if you dry clean the coat -- will Burberry's special fabric lose that resilience?
I am thinking about the Chelsea coat. I am petite (about 5'2" and ~95 lbs) but have only tried it on once. I was in between the 0 and the 2. The top part of the 0 was tight around my arms but the bottom portion fit more proportionally than the bottom half of the 2.
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Hey Islandmouse !
That post got my attention because couple of weeks ago (but even for years) I was thinking just like you about buying or not a Burberry trench coat.
Well days ago I finally got the Burberry trench coat kensington long lenght from heritage collection in honey/beige color
(I happened to got it for an amazing broken price on a secondhand clothes website. I wouldn't have paid full price). And now I can already say how much I love it.Before the Burberry I tried several other more affordable brands and trench coat in different store like H&M, Zara, Mango... but no ones looked great... in my opinion they look cheap, not complet and not very beautiful... And then I bought twice 2 trench coat from Sandro in 2015 and 2020 which are already great alternatives to the Burberry especially if one doesn't have 1800€ ~ 2000€ to spend.
Anyway I thought Sandro trench coat were already amazing and very good trench. They are indeed. But then going for and wearing on the Burberry is definitely one magic step ahead in the "wearing clothes experience", there is no doubt that Burberry trench coat fits amazing and great once you have it on your shoulder. Lightweight, conformable, perfect cut and shape, perfect sizing, very nice feeling when you touch it... everything is just awesome. And then you take a look at all the details the trench offers and you can just admire that coat for hours (gunflap, belt, buttons, collar's back...)
I think Burberry trench coat are worth of it (but only if you have the money - otherwise go for some cheaper ones like Sandro, The kouples...) or look to buy one from second hand store, you can find great deal/offers.
The overall look and style of the coat itself is stunning. Once again I love all the details that made this coat complete (belt, gunflap, ...). The trench coat will go nicely with any kind of outfit. It is that kind of coat that can be worn over casual, relax, smart, business/profesional outfit and always look great or enhance your look. Then I like to play with the different details/parts of the coat to change the style and the look so that I don't get bored about it : open the coat and tie the belt behind, pop up the colar, close one or 2 buttons and tie the belt in the front... they are so many ways it is crazy, whatever you do will look beautiful and change the style of the coat.
I believe if someone wants to wear a trench coat he or she must go for the authentic one for a full experience which is in this case: Burberry. There are some products/items that goes only with one house/brand. It's like if you want the aviator sunglasses you go for Ray-Ban (I don't know if you get my point)
I am from the south east of France. It is like California/Florida for you guys from US since we have nice weather, the sea and the mountains. However that doesn't means it is too warm to wear a trench, on the contrary it is the perfect weather to wear this light coat from October to beginning of April.
So like other said you must check if you gonna wear it often and where ? Then if you wonder about warmth of the trench I can tell you I am fine from 5°c to 20°c. Depending what I am wearing underneath and what I do. But I would say walking few minutes from the car to office, store or restaurant is fine enough even in winter. For low temperatures I will wear sweater, jumper or turtleneck sweater and a scarf. And for warmer temperatures I can wear a shirt with a t shirt. But it is very personnal and how one feels temperature and cold.
Hope my post helped you to take a decision. I am thinking about making a review about this trench coat and to compare it to other trench I got.
Sometime I just wonder what people think about men wearing a trench. I know it is great coat with much character and design that doesn't go unnoticed. Unfortunately or fortunately (if I am looking to stand out from the crowd with a unique style) I haven't seen many men wearing a trench...
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I was in a small Burberry store last month and asked about the water proofing and the SA was clueless. Maybe a bigger store might have more intel. I hope they still offer this service.
Might be worth emailing Burberry customer service to ask them for the nearest location to you offering the service.
I had alterations done on my Burberry trench just a month ago and they told me re-waterproofing was $250 (in the Bay Area).
It is not really worth it for me but maybe due to location (Sydney). It’s either too hot or too cold for me to wear it so only end up wearing it a few times a year.
Ahaha that is a tough question but if you have already a Chelsea trench coat in stone/honey colour maybe you should go for navy one. It eilen add more options to your wardrobe and outfit. I belive a long and black coat is very elegant and classy. It will elevate your look a lot. I just have in mind pictures of women going for an evening diner or soirée have a beautiful dress on, wearing nice heels and then add the navy trench coat on top of for an amazing and gorgeous look. You would instantly step out from other people having a more simple outfit or look.
I have a vintage honey beige coloured Burberry trench that is from the late 80s/early 90s? It’s my mom’s old coat and it is probably my favourite coat in the world. It has a removable cashmere lining which means that it is comfortable from temps ranging from 20C (without lining) to 3C (about the coldest it gets here). It’s so stylish and I feel so effortlessly put together when I wear it.
Feel free to share us some pictures. We would be glad to see your trench
For us it starts to be the beginning of fall where we can finally wear out our trench coat and other rain jackets. Although the sun and warmth may slowly go away wearing a trench coat is kind of way to get some perspective lol
Currently it’s packed away waiting for winter. It’s very hot still where I liveFeel free to share us some pictures. We would be glad to see your trench
For us it starts to be the beginning of fall where we can finally wear out our trench coat and other rain jackets. Although the sun and warmth may slowly go away wearing a trench coat is kind of way to get some perspective lol
but I will. Coats for us are a mid Nov to end Feb thing.same here100% agree with all the prior posts above.
Also would like to add if it’s worth it for you? Are you going to get the use and wear out of it that is up to your satisfaction?
I actually had the Burberry trench on my wishlist for over 5 years but I could never pull the trigger and recently decided that I would not be getting it for the time being. Why? Because I live in southern California and the weather is just too dry and sunny for me to use a trench coat often enough that is worth it to me.
In college, I had a Zara trench coat that was often mistaken for a Burberry trench. I wore it often because it was the fashionable thing to do at the time. (To wear a trench over a dress going to a club or a party). As the years went on, I wore it less and less. Now it’s just hanging in my closet and I don’t think I’ve worn it since 2017.
I had the Burberry trench on my wishlist for the longest time because it is a timeless and classic piece that felt like a standard piece in one’s wardrobe. However, in reality, seeing how I never used my Zara one for over 4 years, reality begs to differ.
My husband bought a lovely raincoat from Burberry in 2018/2019. The number of times he has worn it is less than 10. We just never get solid use out of our coats. Sad because I love outerwear.
If I lived in a colder or more rainy climate, I would definitely reconsider though!
Hope that gives you some food for thought!
i’m living in a tropical country where average daily temperatures are at least 28deg
sleeveless tops and shorts are my staple outfits
was so tempted to get the burberry trench because it was so iconic but there’s nowhere to wear it unless i’m traveling and there are other coats to wear