Ask CF: How Do I Style a Leather Bomber Jacket?
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Dear CF,
I have this really cool bomber-style brown leather jacket (slightly oversized) that I can’t figure out how to wear. Can you help? I really need some outfit ideas. I hate that it is just put away in my closet! Thanks :)
Sincerely,
Needing Inspiration
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Dear Needing Inspiration,
Thank you for your question! I particularly love these types of questions because we all have those pieces in our closet that we adore, but can’t quite figure out how to style. And since my BFFs and I own a brown leather bomber jacket together (Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants-style!), I have found some fun ways to wear this item from my own experience.
Below, I’ve created three looks featuring a faux leather bomber jacket to help get your creative juices flowing. I tried to create looks that were a little more unexpected to push the boundaries. However, I also love to pair a leather bomber jacket with jeans, a sweater or tee, and boots for more casual and easy look.
And for those of you who own different colors or even different styles of (faux) leather jackets (moto, blazer, cropped, etc.), each of these looks was created to work with most styles. I hope you find them helpful and inspirational. And hopefully you can finally pull that jacket out of the depths of your closet and let it receive the attention it deserves!
Sincerely,
Jessica
Outfit #1
Product Information: Ring, Top, Jacket, Necklace, Shoes, Sunglasses, Pants
Okay, okay I know: Aviators with a leather bomber jacket might be a little cliché, but I couldn’t help myself (nor could I let Tom Cruise down). To keep this look from feeling too Top Gun, add a modern twist by mixing prints with floral print pants and a striped peplum top. A statement necklace and cocktail ring add another fun dimension to the look. Lastly, slip on some black penny loafers, throw on your bomber jacket, and get ready to fly (or walk/ride/drive) in style!
Outfit #2
Product Information: Jacket, Dress, Beanie, Necklace, Bag, Shoes
This next look incorporates a fab long-sleeve maxi dress that’s perfect for winter and early spring. To allow the true essence of this dress to take center stage, only add on a few accessories. I love the idea of pairing emerald green with the look and this necklace is perfect. Additionally, beanies have been wildly popular lately and I think one would look great paired with the jacket and dress. Finish up the look with a black cross-body bag and ankle boots.
Outfit #3
Product Information: Jacket, Shirt, Earrings, Tights, Shorts, Shoes
For this last look, I wanted to create an outfit using denim shorts and tights. These acid wash shorts fit the bill perfectly – they’re edgy, fun, and would look great with a bomber jacket. Here at CF, we are huge Harry Potter fans, so when I found this shirt, I knew I had to work it into a look. Finally, complete this ensemble with some sparkly chandelier earrings, your trusty leather bomber jacket, and some cool faux-snakeskin high-tops.
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Do you own a leather bomber jacket? How would you style it? What do you think of these outfits? Which one is your favorite? Please let us know what you think by leaving a comment below!
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Posted on on January 27, 2013 / Filed Under: Fashion Tips / Tags: advice, Ask CF, Beanie, Clothing, Harry Potter, Inspiration, Leather Bomber Jacket, Mixed prints, Outfits, shorts over tights, Sneakers, Tips
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Mary
Love the third!
WL
Great ideas! Love the mixed prints in the first outfit :)
Lauren
I love mixing prints (doing it right now) but I would never wear Outfit #1. No offense, but walking around on a college campus in that would make people wonder if you got dressed in the dark. I think the pants are statement enough without adding the mix of prints into it.
TRUTH TELLER
yeah i agree usually print on print is a risky choice! i think the brown bomber would look nice with red skinny pants, brown combat boots or black and a black or white crew neck shirt that just one idea
Cait
Hoping we’ll have more posts like this, since Polyvore has removed their ask section :( the prints in option 1 are a little too bold to be paired together, as stated in previous comments, but if the pant pattern was a smaller, abstract floral, it would be a much more interesting outfit, without looking like you were crazy. I’m also not sure of the cut of the shirt with the pants in outfit 1…
Love the third unfit though, it looks exactly like something I would wear!
Divya
I like the third outfit, but I think the first two are for real risk-takers. I wouldn’t wear them, but some people can really pull it off. So…yeah. But I agree with Truth Teller, I would pair it with some red jeans and a shirt, like what they suggested. Or, you could wear it with some dark wash jeans and a graphic t-shirt.
Anna
I agree with the previous two posters in that their option to pair it with would go over a lot better than the options in this post. Generally I am inspired by the posts on here and wonder how I can make my outfits look more stylish…but I live in WILLIAMSBURG and I think the majority of these pieces together would not even fly here, so good luck elsewhere!
Evanna
I love the third one.
I personally don’t like the first two outfits, but that’s just me. ^_^
Jennifer Lindsay
LOVE the Harry Potter look! So cute!
Alyssa Nicole
Love these variation of looks! <3 The printed pants in the first outfit is amazing!
Lovegood
Hogwarts!!!!
Bailey
The first two outfits are a little much for me. If I don’t know how to style a particular thing, I think I’d like to know the safer options first! That said, I do like the third.
Jen
Love the Hogwarts shirt, but the link isn’t working. Does anyone know who actually sells the shirt?
Rose
I have a black jacket very similar to that one, and had the exact same problem. Thanks for all the cute ideas! I especially like outfit #3.
@Jen: The shirt is on Delias.com.
Zephyr - CF Editor
Jen – The link is working fine when I’m trying it. Are you getting some kind of error message? Please let me know so I can troubleshoot it!
Jenn
Thank you so much for this article! I bought a brown leather bomber jacket last season and have not had any idea what to wear it with. The third outfit is perfect and I’m gonna try it this weekend! You’re the best CF! xx
Ashley
I wear my leather jacket with pretty much everything I own. :/ The only times I’ll default to another one are if the weather isn’t suitable and if the jacket throws something off (shirt and jacket hit at the same spot thus screwing up proportion, &c.). It’s one of those items you can wear in so many different ways–cute, spunky, edgy, cool, &c.