The good news is that leather jackets and coats for women look just as good styled with jeans and a t-shirt as they do with a ballgown. Below, we will be focusing on the easiest ways for women to style leather jackets so they can look effortlessly chic any time of the year.
Styling a Classic: How to Wear a Leather Jacket or Coat
A leather jacket will never go out of style and is considered one of the best investment pieces to have in your closet. Many women worry that a leather piece like this will be either too young for them or will make them look like a biker. But, this is far from the truth.
Leather coats and jackets are so versatile that they can be worn with literally any outfit you could think of - regardless of what age you might be. Perfect for those transitional seasons, a leather jacket can be the ideal outerwear for a lightweight summer dress, jeans, and knee-high boots, or your favourite smart-casual trousers. If you are afraid of the jacket looking too masculine, simply style with feminine garments such as a little black dress or an asymmetrical skirt.
While jeans and a leather jacket may feel like the “safe” outfit choice to make, there are so many other possibilities that you can try when styling this classic item.
4 Simple Leather Jacket Outfit Ideas
As leather coat weather approaches, now is the time to visualize how you would like to wear your leather piece in the months to come. To help you out, we’ve put together a list of the easiest and chicest leather jacket outfits you can take inspiration from.
The Classic Look: Leather Jacket with Jeans
A core outfit choice among many celebrities looking to achieve that quintessential “laid-back, off-duty” look, is pairing a black leather biker jacket with a simple graphic t-shirt, a pair of jeans, and a pair of ankle boots. While it may be considered as the go-to leather jacket outfit, there is something undeniably trendy and effortlessly casual about this look. Not only is it a practical choice but it’s also comfortable.
Regardless of whether you wear your jacket oversized or cropped, a black leather jacket is a classic choice that works for every casual occasion.
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The Matchy-Matchy Look: Leather on Leather
Long gone are the days of being afraid to match leather with leather. Now, pairing a leather coat or jacket with matching leather garments is considered more fashion-forward than it is grungy.
Many leather garments are designed in such a way that when paired together they look uniquely feminine and effortlessly iconic. A simple search on Instagram will show you how popular this outfit choice will be during the fall/winter seasons. To try this stylish leather jacket outfit idea yourself, consider pairing a structured leather coat with high-waisted wide-leg leather pants.
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The Dressed Up Look: Leather Jacket with Dress
Layering an oversized women’s leather jacket over a pretty slip dress or a ball gown is the perfect way to add a little bit of attitude to your feminine look. Women can often shy away from being a little bolder in their choice of outerwear, especially if they are wearing a delicate floral print midi dress. However, fashion experts say otherwise.
Whether for a casual day look or a night out with your friends, a leather coat or jacket is the perfect way to add an edgy flair to your outfit. Consider pairing your favourite minidress with mid-heel mules and a classic black leather jacket.
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The Colourful Look: Leather Jackets That Pops with Colour
A leather coat or jacket doesn’t have to be the traditional black colour to look amazing. In fact, the brighter the colour the better. If you are looking for a jacket that is more adventurous but can still be paired with endless outfits, a red or electric blue leather jacket will turn heads everywhere that you go.
Colourful leather jackets can be styled in any way that you please. You can pair it with an all-black ensemble so that the jacket stands out. Or, maybe go for a monochrome look to make an impactful statement.
Depending on what colour jacket you choose, you can always pick complementary colours. The options are endless - feel free to be as creative as you want to be.
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Styling Your Leather Coat & Jacket with Confidence
Whatever your personal style may be, a woman’s leather coat is a truly timeless piece that you will cherish in your closet for years to come. With endless outfit inspiration that you can choose from, you can guarantee that you will get endless enjoyment from styling your jacket time and again.
At Hides Canada, we proudly make all of our leather jackets for women with high-quality, full-grain genuine leather and premium Italian hardware. Browse our selection of women’s leather jackets and coats online now.
