In the Trenches

Apparently a memo went around the office buildings surrounding Bryant Park on this beautiful spring day: wear a trench coat! Women and men opted for trenches in all colors, though khaki is the reigning neutral for spring so far.

A classic belted trench worn with peep-toe stilettos and black tights.

A slate gray trench with oversize indigo sunglasses.

A guy in a trench taking in the long-awaited sunshine.

Buttons and a flared skirt add interesting detail to this classic trench.

A lightweight blazer in an oatmeal color is the way to do neutral for men.

Love the combination of her floaty, floral chiffon dress with black biker boots – a good way to take the current gender-bending aesthetic into spring.

A sweater layered under a cropped biker jacket on this model is the perfect top for black leather leggings.

A fun navy and white polka-dot scarf jolts the whole look into a new season.

Look for more metallics during the daytime in the coming months, especially metallic jackets.

I became dangerously obsessed with her red suede wedges. Note that sheer black stockings – instead of opaque black tights – are a great option for warm spring days.

The romantic look of a lace top with locket and a green floral pattern trench.

A navy trench works well with an olive-drab skirt and cognac ruched ankle boots.

A tomato red trench paired with nude shoes with leather rosette detail. Also note that her (Carrera?) sunglasses are right on trend for spring/summer 2010.

Paired with Ray Ban Aviators, the trench is very all-American sportswear.