Ah yes. The women's trench coat. As much as it pains us to say this, summer can't last forever, and already it seems as if our often-but-not-always favourite season may be on its way out for the year.

If you're anything like us, you've found yourself cold and goosebumped on more than one chilly morning of late, and all the unpredictable weather has had you wishing for a lightweight layer to add some cover or a little warmth. Well, that's where the trusty trench comes in.

The trench coat is an undisputed wardrobe staple. From the quintessentially British Burberry midi trench to the slouchier 'fashion' styles offered by the likes of Mango, ASOS, H&M and & Other Stories, this coat comes in a variety of shapes and sizes.

It's also just as easy to add layers underneath as it is to toss over your arm or into your bag when the sun decides to show up halfway through the day. In other words, it makes for the perfect transeasonal piece to take you from the end of summer through to autumn and beyond.

You can team it with a floral summer dress and ankle boots for chic work vibes. Or, shrug it on over a white tee with boyfriend jeans and Veja trainers for a casual brunch look. The options are pretty endless.

So scroll on through to see our edit of the best women's trenches to shop right now, including a mix of designer investment pieces and affordable high street options.