Transitional Style: Cropped Trench Coat + Mid-Rise 90's Jeans

While I will never get rid of timeless closet staples, every few years there are updated versions of these favorite pieces that are worth trying for a new take on one of my go-to outfit formulas. Today's outfit is a great example of this. You all know I love my classic trench coat, and a very common French girl-inspired styling is to pair it with a striped shirt, jeans, and loafers. This spring, I decided to buy into the cropped trench trend (seen previously in this post) for a new take on this favorite jacket style but in a lighter hue. This cropped style has been so easy to style with skirts, shorts, and jeans thus far and I am a fan! Then, I decided to take a step further by putting aside my usual high waist jeans for a mid-rise 90's pair in a dark wash that is ideal for fall and winter. As a millennial this isn't an easy move for me, but adding a striped tee in a longer length helps me feel balanced. Chunky loafers and my go-to Faure le Page tote complete this updated version of a casual classic outfit. Please continue scrolling to see more photos, outfit links, and more of my picks for cropped trenches and mid-rise jeans to consider updating your closet for the summer to fall transition.

Cropped Trench: similar here, here, or here

Stripe Top: exact style here (available in 5 colors)

Jeans: exact here (available in 15 washes!)

Loafers: similar here or here

Belt: current version here

Bag: exact style current colors here

Sunglasses: exact here

If you are interested in refreshing your closet this season, you can check out more cropped trench coats and mid-rise jeans below that I think would look great styled together for the summer to fall transition. You can scroll through to see all of my picks:

What is your favorite updated trend to style this season? Please don't hesitate to leave me a comment below to let me know. Thank you for visiting my blog today and I hope you have a fabulous week!