patent leather trench coat
A trench coat goes a long way in keeping you warm and dry through Fall and Winter. Leather trenchcoats have been the epitome of cool since The Matrix movies.. or even before those movies came out. Anyway, Fall/Winter 2007-2008 feature lots of patent leather, in trench coats as well as dresses.
For your practical, yet sexy, hostel wardrobe, get a patent leather trench. It is definitely in vogue. It looks sexy, in a bad sort of way, yet it is very practical. If it stinks, just clean it with a damp cloth.

Sand Italian Genuine Leather Trench Coat - Forzieri
A luxurious must-have staple Forzieri's unlined double-breasted trench in extra soft vegetable-tanned Nappa leather features raw edges a drapey cut two front slit pockets and organic oval-shaped brown buttons for an elegant twist on a classic. Made in Italy

Patagonia Rain Shadow Trench Coat - Women's
Torrents of water might be falling on Seattle, but you'll be dry as Spokane in your Patagonia Women's Rain Shadow Trench Coat. Patagonia put its proprietary H2No waterproof breathable barrier on the regular-fit Rain Shadow. Breathability is important no matter how well a rain jacket protects you from precipitation, if you're sweating on the inside because your jacket doesn't breathe, then you're wet anyway. Remove the adjustable hood if the clouds break up a bit, and if the rain stops altogether, this jacket packs easily into your bag (after you shake the rain off it). Zippered pockets hold your cell phone and warm your hands. Princess seams and darts give this jacket a flattering feminine fit.

Patagonia Women's Rain Shadow Trench Coat
A friend honeymooning in Ecuador wrote: In an umbrella-less downpour descent of Pichincha I stayed warm, dry and cheerful inside my Rain Shadow. Our urban, full-length trench-coat version of the Rain Shadow, made from ripstop nylon with a waterproof/breathable barrier and a Deluge DWR (durable water repellent) finish has all the features that kept our honeymooner happy: adjustable, removable hood, adjustable cuffs and handwarmer pockets. With feminine seaming and a regular fit. Regular fit.

Women's Pale Peach Lightweight Belted Trench Coat - Julia Cocco'
Embrace the timeless look of a belted trench crafted from a lightweight fabric in a delightfully feminine pale peach tone. Features a double breasted design with side pockets. Made in Italy.
Eeewww. If that sounds a little too smelly for you, try a regular trench coat you might send to the laundry as require, or which you can hand wash yourself.
A belted trench coat is a hot look for Fall 2007 through Winter 2008. Get one of these for your hostel stay.
