"April showers bring May flowers." So goes the adage, and, lately, that adage has proved true. The problem: how does one look cute when it's raining cats and dogs outside? The solution: a trench coat, in a style and color fitting of the season.

Trench coats are no longer merely cover-ups for those unexpected spring showers, but can complement a variety of outfits, even when it isn't raining outside.

This versatile coat can be long or short and worn with or without a belt. Try different styles of trench coats to achieve different looks. One look perfect for work is a double-breasted trench coat, such as Ann Taylor's khaki trench coat for $188. Pair a double-breasted trench with a frilly blouse, wide-leg pants and peep toe flats for a truly polished look. Cropped trench coats, like J. Crew's cropped trench for $168, are a fun way to tap into the trench coat trend. Cropped trenches pair well with slim pants or shorts to complement the trim style.

Lastly, bronze, gold and silver trenches add tons of glamour to any evening look, particularly that little black dress that you have hanging in the closet. Options for metallic trenches include Anne Klein's silver metallic trench for $495 and DKNY metallic trench in champagne for $168.