Angelina Jolie Just Put a Trendy Twist on the Practical Jacket Celebrities Gravitate Toward Every Fall

Leave it to Angelina Jolie to remind us how cool we can look in fall fashion. Cozy cardigans and cute rubber rain boots will always have a spot in the autumn wardrobe, but a belted trench coat is the seasonal staple that will give your outfit some edge.

At this week's Venice International Film Festival, the 49-year-old Oscar winner channeled Mrs. Smith by wearing a tan short-sleeve trench coat in Italy. Jolie also wore black leather boots and drove home the timeless, noir-inspired look with a pair of black sunglasses.

Trench coats have been in style for well over a century, thanks to their versatility and function. They look great over any outfit — especially those you’d wear to the office — keep your clothes protected from soggy autumn weather, and are lightweight enough to wear on chilly mornings and drape over your arm on sunny afternoons.

Trench Coats Inspired by Angelina Jolie

• Levi’s Belted Trench Coat, $140 (orig. $148)
• London Fog 3/4-Length Trench Coat, $119.99
• Creatmo Us Mid-Length Trench Coat with Removable Hood, $56.99 with coupon (orig. $69.99)
• Kirundo Trench Coat, $30.39 with coupon (orig. $59.99)
• Farktop Oversized Trench Coat, $67.99 with coupon (orig. $85.98)
• The Drop Noa Trench Coat, $54.54 with coupon (orig. $99.90)
• Orolay Trench Coat, $76.49 with coupon (orig. $89.99)

Jolie’s look made us want to hunt for trench coats before the new season begins. We found a few great options at Amazon that will give your fall looks an extra boost of attitude, with sale prices starting from just $30.

Levi’s Belted Trench Coat

The buckled belt closure, double-breasted, big-buttoned look of this khaki trench coat is very similar to the short-sleeved one Jolie was wearing. It comes from Levi’s and is made from a lightweight, waterproof material. The length of this option runs to your shins, and the fit is oversized, which gives you that same cinched, hourglass shape Jolie got from hers by tightening the belt.

London Fog 3/4-Length Trench Coat

London Fog is arguably the most iconic brand for this style of jacket — as Mad Men’s Roger Sterling once said, ”Name another raincoat” — but this option is less traditional than the Levi’s option. Slightly shorter and more fitted in the body, this belted trench coat cuts a slimmer profile overall. It’s got more than 1,000 five-star ratings, and shoppers rave about its appearance. “I love the style and professional look of the trench coat, and it is water resistant and [goes] with any outfit to work,” wrote one shopper.

Creatmo Us Mid-Length Trench Coat with Removable Hood, $57 with coupon

The detachable hood is the distinguishing feature of this trench coat that hits at mid-thigh. It’s got a slim fit, so size up if you plan to wear over bulkier clothing, with large tortoise-shell buttons that look smart against the camel coloring. It’s under $60 right now, a great deal on a jacket that boasts more than 1,900 five-star ratings. You can get it in 25 solid colors that span the rainbow, as well as a plaid option.

Whether you wear it over your favorite turtleneck dress or with a loose sweater and cropped jeans, you can slay the crisp fall air and look as cool as Angelina Jolie doing it in a belted trench coat. Shop a few more options we found on sale at Amazon below, including one from The Drop that’s almost $50 off.

Kirundo Trench Coat, $30 with coupon

Farktop Oversized Trench Coat, $68 with coupon

The Drop Noa Trench Coat, $55 with coupon

Orolay Trench Coat, $76 with coupon