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A leather jacket is the one fashion item that is the epitome of cool.
The silhouette range has expanded well past the leather moto jacket: There are leather bombers, distressed leather jackets and bomber style jackets. Each of them are an investment piece in their own way.
Regardless of your personal style, each style is timeless in its own right and adds a fresh look to any outfit.
The leather jacket is the perfect transitional piece – whether it be from cool to warm weather or, vice versa. Being able to throw on a leather jacket with virtually any outfit is key – whether it be an oversized fit over a black turtleneck sweater or an extra layer over a white tee.
If well-chosen, this piece has a kind of staying power – a versatile piece that is hard to find elsewhere in your closet.
Scroll below for leather jacket outfits to wear throughout the year.
There’s no denying jeans, a white tee, and a black leather jacket make a classically casual look. You can amp up this look by choosing wide-leg jeans.
The slouchy silhouette of an oversized leather jacket offers plenty of coverage which makes it a great piece to wear as the weather gets cooler.
For an edgier vibe, look to a leather bomber jacket to pair with white jeans and a statement-making top.
Being able to throw on a real leather jacket with virtually any outfit is key, and finding one with a relaxed or oversized fit is essential to get the most wear out of your jacket.
Shades of brown have become desirable and have now taken over the black classic biker jacket.
By now, the color has proven its staying power, and there’s no better time than the present to invest in a brown leather jacket.
A little leather goes a long way, especially when surrounded by other closet classics.
For a daily look, stick to no-fail options: blue jeans and sneakers will always be go-to items for an effortless style.
A little leather goes a long way, but why not double up on the leather?
That being said, a high-quality leather jacket isn’t the only leather style we’re eyeing this season—think leather shorts. For a daily look, why not try an edgy look?
Pair leather shorts with the perfect leather jacket. Extra points if you have black boots.
As fickle early fall weather approaches, layers-on-top and bare-legged outfits are a great option.
A leather jacket paired with knit shorts is an unexpected twist on the leather jacket. Leather jackets are an all-weather wardrobe essential with almost unlimited outfit potential.
Pick any aesthetic, slap a leather jacket on it, and you’ve got yourself an A+ look.
Leather jackets have a natural cool factor that’s only enhanced when worn with a slinky satin dress. To further play up the contrast between hard and soft, add delicate jewelry.
A cropped leather jacket plays well with other textures and won’t get drowned out by even the most eye-catching fabrics.
A perfectly broken-in leather jacket is at once iconic and essential. Nothing is as luxe in a wardrobe like a buttery-soft piece of leather.
Elevating silhouettes to a state of sophistication, timeless leather jackets juxtaposed with a floor-length maxi skirt.
Use the leather staple as a finishing touch for a dressier outfit, serving a more oversized style over button-down shirts, and finish off with heels.
The fall season is the perfect time to play around with textures, like mixing colored leather jackets with slip skirts.
Keep it cool and casual with a neutral overall look.
Built to withstand any element, a versatile black biker leather jacket is the ultimate trans-seasonal staple.
Plus, the ability to layer chunky sweaters underneath will take your jacket from fall to winter and winter to spring—how many other outerwear pieces can stretch over many seasons?
Finish off with knee-high boots for the cooler months.
The mini skirt isn’t just for collegiate looks.
In fact, the skirts are seriously stylish when paired with a classic black leather jacket.
Although commonly associated with fall and winter, these jackets can also be worn during the warmer months as a fairly light jacket for chilly summer evenings.
Black trousers transform any look from work appropriate to cool with a few touches.
When you pair black wide-leg pants with a black leather biker jacket, you’ve got a ‘fit that transitions from the office to happy hour, while choosing a white t-shirt creates a polished, but casual look for a day off.
For an elegant final touch, loop in a barely-there black leather belt.
Whether you prefer to rock the iconic biker jacket, a variation of the classic piece in another color is a foundational must-have for any closet.
It’s no secret that the leather jacket is the unsung hero of any transitional capsule wardrobe.
When it comes to styling the closet classic, take a cue from the fashion crowd and wear yours with wide-leg gray trousers and sneakers.
Show-off your street style savvy with a fit that highlights a pair of trendy pants.
This leather jacket outfit isn’t all about the outerwear. Instead, the oversized leather jacket serves as a backdrop for the statement pants.
Proof that the biker jacket can lend itself to off-duty dressing. Biker jackets with track pants and low-top trainers – are an easy to way to style Adidas pants.
Surround the athletic pants with a solid roster of timeless, yet trendy wardrobe essentials, like a classic leather jacket.
Embrace your inner Y2K pop star with a pair of voluminous cargo pants. Given its voluminous nature, the top half should be proportional to the bottom half.
Keep the top half balanced with the cargo pants with a fitted tee. Finish off with an edgy bomber to complete the 90s era look.
There is nothing better than waking up, putting on a pair of sweatpants and enjoying a cup of coffee.
But, make it fashionable. Keep it polished on top with an oversized button down and equally oversized leather jackets.