I want my trench coat to have….
…a lining.
That automatically excludes Deer and Doe’s Luzerne. I don’t feel like drafting a lining.
Same for the lovely Robson coat by Sewaholic. What a pity, I loved its curved collar.

Orageuse has the Londres pattern but 1. it’s not lined and 2. it’s only belted, no button.

I want a back vent and a shaped silhouette. So long, Tracy from Stylearc.

Same for Prue, still from StyleArc. It also has raglan sleeves, that I find tricky to fit.

My ideal trench coat pattern should have front and back flaps.
I also want sleeve tabs. Shoulder tabs would be a bonus (but that point is easier to modify and draft).
Not too long so as not to trip on it and it could also shorten me.
And, please, with seam allowances included. So no Magnesium from Ivanne S.

Does that mean it’s a doomed quest? Not really…