According to this article, the trench coat is one of the seven classic pieces that every woman should own.  Now that the weather is turning colder, celebrities are heading out with this fashionable staple.  Instead of purchasing a mass-produced version this season, consider making one for yourself.  Most pattern companies have a variety of styles to choose from- ranging from trendy (Vogue 8307, McCall 5766) to classic (Vogue 8126, Burda 7786, McCall 5525), but if you already have a sloper drafted for your body, take a stab at this fabulous design.  If you're panning on making a 'formal' looking coat, conisder using satin or taffeta fabrics, but if you're looking for function in your trench use a gabadine waterproof microfiber.