Trench coats are staples of versatility — the perfect garment for the long, temperamental transition into spring — and the passerby community confirms it with a wide variety of suggestions. Read on for a series of the most recommended options, from exorbitantly fabulous to comfortably straightforward.

Whether taking to the mountains to hike amongst the sights and sounds of nature or into the rapid flow of city streets to be engulfed in sensory experiences of a different sort: the following recommendations all promise not to compromise practicality nor style, so your attention can turn to the important business of walking.