Earlier this month, I wrote about how a trench coat can be an unsung hero of winter outerwear for a number of reasons. Today, I’m continuing to show the trench coat love but in a… shorter, more spring-forward, way.

Meet my latest jacket obsession, this cropped trench coat from ZARA. Even though the groundhog predicted 6 more weeks of winter, the weather has been very forgiving here in Nashville, which had me reaching for this cropped trench immediately. The details on this jacket are just too good to ignore, from the balloon hemline and classic lapel collar, to the split back and tab detailing on the sleeves, it’s the perfect mix of trendy yet timeless (my favorite kind of mix!).

I also love the versatility of a coat like this. You can wear it almost anything while ensuring it doesn’t hide the lower half of your look. Here, I’m wearing it very casually with a great pair of blue jeans and some classic slingbacks, but it would look killer over a dress or even a long skirt for spring!

This cropped trench coat is the perfect modern update to a classic wardrobe staple, and I highly recommend adding it to your closet as a transitional piece this spring!