Now more than ever, we are focused on clothes that are versatile and functional and will last forever, and a leather jacket definitely fits the bill. When it comes to styling our wardrobe staples, we tend to turn to our favorite fashion people for inspiration. After all, who better to master the art of styling such an everyday classic than the stylish It girls who wear them, well, every day?
Ahead, you’ll find a handful of foolproof outfits that incorporate a leather jacket. Take a cue from these folks and throw a classic leather jacket over your shoulder for that added layer, or let it be the focus of your all-black ensemble for a cold-weather day of errands. If you’re ready to spark a new level of fashion inspiration, scroll down to see the nine coolest ways to wear a leather jacket this season. Then, start shopping for your new favorite style below.
Style Tip: If you want to opt out of the moto-jacket style, go for a leather bomber jacket instead.
Style Tip: Miu Miu’s fall runway captured the perfect contrast between soft and hard. Emulate the same when you pair a vintage-inspired jacket with a delicate cardigan, slip skirt, and Mary Janes.
Style Tip: Flowy white skirts were everywhere we looked this summer. Keep yours in rotation well into the cooler season by wearing it with a leather jacket. For an extra layer, tie a sweater over your shoulders.
Style Tip: If you’re wearing an all-black ensemble, a leather jacket will add a new texture to your look. Try a streamlined silhouette with yours when you layer a turtleneck underneath and pair it with wide-leg jeans and ankle boots.
Style Tip: Give your knits or knit dresses the final touch with a cool leather trench coat thrown over it. To really pull the look together, aim for pieces in coordinating colors.
Style Tip: Mary Jane flats and maxi skirts are two of the biggest trends right now. They both happen to pair flawlessly with a classic leather jacket.
Style Tip: Give corporate dress codes the street style effect when you wear an oversize leather jacket atop office staples like a pencil skirt and pumps.
Style Tip: Freshen up a leather blazer by pairing it with a leather miniskirt and boots. The all-leather ensemble will bring a new energy to the jacket style that might have been in your closet for a few years by now.
Style Tip: Match the tough energy of your leather jacket by pairing it with a moto bag and pull-on boots.
Style Tip: A leather jacket can dress up even the most casual graphic T-shirt and denim skirt.
Style Tip: If you can’t think of anything else to wear, you’ll never go wrong with jeans and ankle boots.
Style Tip: Master transitional-weather dressing when you throw on a cool leather bomber jacket atop an otherwise summery outfit like a matching shorts set.
