The one coat that makes every fall outfit look finished.
On the longline hooded trench with easy buttons, real pockets and a relaxed fit that layers over your coziest sweater — elegant enough for town, practical enough for whatever the weather does.
I am 59 years old, and somewhere along the way getting dressed stopped being a pleasure. The comfortable things in my closet were shapeless and dull; the pretty things pinched, clung, or showed more arm than I wanted to show. So most mornings I settled for “fine.”
I didn't realize how much that wore on me until a friend from my book club turned up to lunch looking relaxed and elegant at the same time. When I asked where her dress was from, she smiled and told me to read the Wrenley family's letter before I bought anything.
The Wrenley Family runs a small boutique, family-owned since 1996. Their letter walks through the handful of things they refused to compromise on. I am going to let their words carry it, because they say it better than I could.
1A longline cut that flatters
The Audrey falls long and graceful, well past the hips, creating one elegant line from shoulder to hem. It covers what you'd like covered and makes even jeans and a simple sweater look polished and complete.
2Little details that make it feel special
Look closely: big, easy-to-grip buttons down the front, and sleeves that gather softly into an elasticated cuff, so they stay neatly in place at the wrist and keep the chill out. The smooth fabric feels soft and comfortable, never stiff.
3A hood for when the weather turns
The hood sits softly behind your neck on a bright day, and it's right there when a cold breeze or a sudden shower rolls in. Wrap a scarf underneath and you're ready for a walk to the café, whatever the sky decides.
4Real pockets, right where your hands go
Side pockets keep your phone, keys and gloves close at hand — and give you somewhere to tuck your hands on a crisp morning. Wear it buttoned up or open over a cream sweater and jeans; either way it looks effortless.
5Easy with everything you already own
A chunky knit, your favorite jeans, white sneakers and a soft scarf — that's an outfit in under a minute. The relaxed fit layers comfortably over sweaters, and the Audrey looks just as lovely with slacks or a casual dress.
6Nine colors, in your size
Choose from navy blue, beige, sand, light pink, light gray, black, wine red, forest green or dark green, in sizes XS to 3XL. The fit is relaxed; for the perfect fit, the Wrenley Family recommends choosing one size up.
The Audrey, against the coats you've been buying
| Typical fall jacket | The Audrey | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | Stops at the hips | A longline cut with lovely coverage |
| Weather | No hood, so you need an umbrella too | A practical hood, always with you |
| Pockets | Too small, or just for show | Real side pockets |
| Layering | Too tight over a sweater | A relaxed fit that layers easily |
| Color | Black or beige, that's it | Nine colors to choose from |
- Stops at the hips
- No hood, so you need an umbrella too
- Too small, or just for show
- Too tight over a sweater
- Black or beige, that's it
- A longline cut with lovely coverage
- A practical hood, always with you
- Real side pockets
- A relaxed fit that layers easily
- Nine colors to choose from
Why it's half price right now
This year the Wrenley Family celebrates its 30th anniversary — family-owned since 1996. To thank the women who have shopped with them over the years, they are holding an anniversary sale: the Audrey is normally priced at $129.90, and for the anniversary it is $64.95 — half the regular price, in all nine colors.
And if you'd like more than one, the store's bundle offer applies too: buy 2 for an extra 10% off, 3 for 15% or 4 for 20%.
Every order is packed by hand, folded in tissue paper with a little card from the family, shipped with tracking, and comes with a 30-day return window — so you can try it on at home and decide for yourself.
The Audrey Trench Coat
- A flattering longline cut with lovely coverage
- A practical hood for cool or unsettled days
- An easy button front — wear it open or closed
- Side pockets to keep your essentials close
- A relaxed fit that layers over sweaters
- 9 colors · sizes XS–3XL · 30-day returns
The Audrey · $64.95 (was $129.90)
Bundle offer: buy 2 for an extra 10% off, buy 3 for 15%, buy 4 for 20%.
I do not usually write things like this. But I spent too many years settling for clothes that were merely fine — and this one coat quietly gave me back the pleasure of getting dressed. If that sounds like you, I hope you find your size before it's gone.
— Julie Henderson
Shop the Audrey — $64.95 →This is a personal account from a Wrenley Family customer. Julie was not paid to write it. · The Wrenley Family · Sizes XS–3XL · Tracked delivery · 30-day returns.