White Lotus star Aimee Lou Wood’s leather trench and shoe combo is cool-girl approved

Fresh off her scene-stealing role in the latest season of HBO’s White Lotus, Aimee Lou Wood is serving serious fashion inspo that’s giving us all the feels. The BAFTA-winning actress, who first captured our hearts as the endearingly awkward Aimee Gibbs in Netflix’s Sex Education, is now cementing her status as a style icon to watch.

Let’s talk about that leather trench, shall we? In an era where circular fashion has us all hunting for investment pieces that actually slap, Wood’s ankle-grazing black leather coat is the ultimate power move. The glossy, almost wet-look finish? Obsessed.

Wood’s styling game deserves its own standing ovation. The structured shoulders and cinched waist (secured by that chunky rectangular buckle we’re currently adding to our Pinterest boards) create a silhouette that’s giving both vintage vibes and future-forward fashion. It’s giving neo-noir heroine meets cool-girl-next-door – a vibe Wood has perfected both on and off screen.

What’s particularly refreshing about Wood’s approach is how she’s made leather – traditionally intimidating – feel approachable. The crisp white turtleneck peeking through adds just enough softness, while that front slit detail? Chef’s kiss for adding movement to what could otherwise be a heavy look.

The accessories tell their own little story: those slim oval sunnies are straight-up time travelers from the ’90s (in the best way), while her cream mini-handbag provides that perfect contrast moment. But it’s the unexpected footwear choice that has us truly shook… black Mary Janes with white ankle socks? The combination shouldn’t work but absolutely does, much like Wood’s ability to pivot from comedy to drama in White Lotus without missing a beat.

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As we continue doomscrolling through fast fashion alternatives and hunting for pieces that actually spark joy, Wood’s leather trench moment makes a convincing case for investment outerwear that can carry your wardrobe for literal years. It’s the energy we’re manifesting for our own closets in 2025 confident, sustainable, and unapologetically cool.

So while we’re still processing all the drama from White Lotus, at least we can agree on one thing: Aimee Lou Wood’s fashion choices might deserve their own separate Emmy consideration.