The leather jacket: don’t miss another opportunity to wear it

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Each year, certain fashion pieces stand out from the rest. Every year, trends emerge that highlight a style, a garment, a look. 

And during this back-to-school season, newness is in order. The style trends for autumn/winter 2023-2024 have been released, and already influencers and fashion icons are wearing what will be the rage for the season. But as I mentioned, among these trends, there is often one that stands out. The one we will see everywhere, on Instagram, at fashion shows, in the streets.

And at this time, it is the leather jacket that stands out. But not just any leather jacket. The vintage, brown, and seemingly worn leather jacket. 

However, knowing that it will be everywhere won’t help you understand how to wear it, for what occasion(s), and in what style.
So here’s what you will find in this article. Tips to navigate this upcoming trend. Additionally, a selection of pieces to shop as well as a style proposition to never miss an opportunity to wear the leather jacket!

Leather Jacket: The Fashion Piece That Everyone Loves for the 2023 Back-to-School Season 

When we talk about leather jackets, several models may come to mind. In recent seasons, this adventurous jacket has been remastered by many fashion houses. I particularly think of the leather trench reimagined by Bottega Veneta or Chloé during the autumn/winter 2022 fashion week, or the leather bomber jacket, aka the racing jacket, seen on all fashion influencers. 

The fashion sphere has shown us that the leather jacket is highly trendy.

But this back-to-school season, this iconic jacket has had a makeover. It is under a new light that we have seen it on the runways of the autumn/winter 2023-2024 collections. The most fashionable houses have all released a model with a worn effect. Saint Laurent has opted for a bomber while Fendi has chosen a brown leather trench. Diesel played with color balance by fully embracing the worn jacket look.

On the street style side, the same dynamic. Short, long, elongated, or oversized leather jackets, but definitely brown and resolutely vintage.

How to Wear a Leather Jacket? Instructions for Use

The leather jacket is trending in the fashion sphere. That’s a fact. But how can you make it your own outside of runways and street styles? How to wear a leather jacket well this back-to-school season? Because yes, dressing easily with a leather jacket is possible. And better yet, it could elevate your style quotient like never before.

Leather Jacket: Choosing the Right Model

I mentioned it a bit earlier. There are several types of leather jackets. I think particularly of the long leather trench, the retro aviator-style leather jacket, the fitted leather jacket, oversized leather, biker-style leather, the leather bomber, etc.

It is therefore important to settle on the model that you think will suit your body shape as well as your tastes and needs. For example, if you are petite, you might prefer a short jacket with knee-high boots rather than a long leather trench that would weigh down your silhouette.

Similarly, for the season. Opt for a padded leather jacket, comfortable and warm if you plan to wear it for autumn-winter.

This may seem basic, but it is vital to ensure that you do not regret your investment. Because let’s remember, genuine leather jackets are expensive.

Don’t Neglect Volume to Wear a Leather Jacket Well

What is very appealing about the leather jacket for women is that it is considered a good basic item, just like denim, a blazer, or a pair of sneakers. In other words, no matter what you want to wear, the leather jacket will adapt to easily complement your outfit. 

This also means that it is good to have it in your wardrobe.

You can wear the leather jacket in a rock’n’roll style with leather pants, boots, and a white T-shirt, just as you can with a simple short black dress or palazzo pants to play with volumes. With heels, boots, or sneakers. Layered or not. In short, the combinations are limitless. 

What may influence your choice of model could possibly be the occasion. If you want to wear a leather jacket for an evening out, opt for an elegant, slim model with beautiful details. For the daytime, conversely, turn to a more oversized, vintage model, with that worn effect reminiscent of the aesthetic codes of the nineties.

Dare to Play with Combinations with the Leather Trend

What can make a difference with this jacket is the combination. And for that, you have two main options.

The first is to fully embrace the leather trend. Dare to go for a total look by wearing your jacket with leather vinyl pants or a leather skirt (short or long), and leather boots. With this monochrome style, you’re guaranteed to be bold.

Conversely, you can play with materials and/or layering. For example, the short leather bomber jacket matches very well with fitted, slit pants. Just as with flared printed pants or good denim. And why not play with layering by adding a short dress, a long vest, or a trench with a loose leather jacket over the top? It’s the perfect opportunity to add style with a simple jacket.

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💡 And to learn more about the fashion trends of the back-to-school season, don’t miss this article on back-to-school looks. This will give you the opportunity to see that other jackets like the blazer are also trending for this significant time of the year!