1. Put on your trench and check the belt runs through both loops. Balance the two ends, leaving slightly more length on the side you will work with.
2. With the coat closed, bring both ends to the front. Cross them just off-centre and feed one under and up through to make a relaxed single knot.
3. For a half bow, form a small loop with one end and pull part of the other end through it. Smooth the shape without pulling bulky fabric too tightly.
4. For an open coat, move the ends behind your back and tie one simple knot. If it is awkward, hang the coat up and make the back tie first.
5. Make sure the front panels can hang naturally. Keep the belt through its loops and avoid leaving tails so long that they swing into your legs.
6. Compare a front knot, back tie and buckle in a mirror. Walk and sit to make sure the style does not pinch or catch on things.

One more tip

Using the buckle is also a valid choice. With thick fabric or a short belt, avoid forcing a knot; follow the belt loops and design.

Sources and media

Woman & Home — How to tie a trench coat in three ways
Harper's Bazaar — Trenchcoat binden: Knot tutorial
로하Roha — how to tie a trench coat belt (YouTube original)
Burberry Korea — Trench coat heritage

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