45 Classic & Popular Ways to Wear a Leather Jacket

Leather jackets continue to be a significant fashion trend this year, including in the Springtime. From oversized, slouchy styles to minimal, structured looks and bomber jackets, there is a wide variety for you to choose from. Age doesn’t matter; wear what you love. As I searched for examples for this post, I found mostly motorcycle jackets, but classic designs are definitely on the radar. So I’ve collected 45 classic and popular ways to wear a leather jacket.

At this time, we’re heading into milder weather when a leather jacket can cut the wind and be just the touch of warmth you need when you go outside. However, if it’s not enough you can always still layer. In the winter, wear this jacket under your coat. On warmer days, a light skirt or shorts and sandals can create the right balance. 

You can get leather jackets nowadays in many colors beyond black, such as brown, burgundy, red, white or whatever you like.

Presently, the most popular footwear is moto-type boots or chunky sandals. But be your true self. You might like to dress up in heels or dress down in sneakers. If you choose the chunky or sneaker route, you can go anywhere in a beautiful maxi dress, a tulle skirt, etc. 

For any of the leather jacket outfits in this post, try accessorizing with urban accessories and a soft, opulent scarf.

Below are ways to wear three types of leather jackets:  classic, black and motorcycle styles. 

All references to leather and suede in this post, as throughout my blog, are meant to be faux in order to be kind to animals.

Ways to Wear Leather Jackets

The Classic Leather Jacket

1. Give structure and edge to a shift dress with a leather jacket.
2. Toughen up a floral dress or skirt with a leather jacket. The opposites attract for a sleek look. You might like to finish this with moto boots.
3. Top a printed dress with a leather jacket. You might like to add a chunky chain-link necklace.
4. Pair a sweater dress with a leather jacket. Add a long pendant.
5. Pair a red dress with any leather jacket. 
   

   

6. Combine a long top & leggings with a leather jacket. Add lots of accessories.
7. A leather jacket + a matching color lace top + any bottoms. Add a necklace.
8. Tuck a lace top inside blue jeans & top with a brown leather jacket with sherpa trim. Add a belt in a shade of brown. You might like to wear a y-necklace.
9. A burgundy or other color leather jacket + a t-shirt + black gaucho pants (cropped and flowy.) Add heels or boots. 
   

   

10. Wear a maroon or burgundy or other color leather jacket over a column of color (i.e., a matching-color top & bottom, such as all black.)
11. A leather jacket + a turtleneck + maxi skirt + ankle boots.
12. Tuck a shirt inside a pair of jeans and top with a burgundy or other color leather jacket.
13. A graphic tee + blue jeans + a leather jacket. Add a long gold necklace or two or three + sandals or other footwear.
14. Top jeans & a tee or turtleneck with a leather jacket. Add boots. You might also like to wear a beret.

Black Leather Jackets

1. For Evening:  Top a black maxi dress with a black leather jacket. Add heeled sandals, perhaps in an animal print. For Day:  Dress down this outfit with sneakers, moto boots or combat boots.
2. Wear a black leather jacket & a top of your choice with a long black skirt, hopefully with sparkles on it!
3. A black leather jacket + a long black skirt + a top of your choice. Add black leggings & wedge boots. Or, wear with a black top, booties. May add a fedora.
4. A longer-length black lace top over a long black skirt, pants or jeans. Add moto boots or riding boots.
5. Pair a fitted black leather jacket with a lacy black maxi skirt or long brown faux suede skirt. Add black footwear. 
   

   

    
6. Zip up a black leather jacket over a long skirt of a different color. Add black ankle boots.
7. Pair a black leather jacket with a colorful maxi skirt & a top of your choice.
8. A black leather jacket + a turtleneck + maxi skirt + ankle boots.
9. A black leather jacket + gray pants or a short black pencil skirt+ a blue or white top. If cold, add a black cardigan.
10. Pair a black leather jacket, including a motorcycle jacket, with a black slim skirt. Add a scarf & boots.
11. A black leather jacket + a black or brown sweater + a short brown skirt. Add a necklace + brown heels. 
    

    

12. Wear any black leather jacket with a black top and blue jeans.
13. Black leather jacket with jeans & a tee or turtleneck. Add a necklace and black heeled boots.
14. A black leather jacket + a gray t-shirt or turtleneck + blue jeans.
15. A cashmere sweater + gray bottoms + a leather jacket, perhaps brown. 

Leather Moto Jackets

1. Top a long black, white or floral dress with a moto jacket.
2. Evening:  Tuck a t-shirt inside any short black skirt and top with a motorcycle jacket. Add champagne (nude, metallic or gold) heels + a crystal necklace & earrings.
3. Top a leopard-print maxi dress with a motorcycle jacket. Add hoop earrings & boots, (may be flat or not.) Wrap a scarf around your neck.
4. A biker jacket + a maxi dress. Add an edgy gold necklace, such as a horn + boots.
5. Pair a red sheath dress with a moto jacket. Add crystal stud earrings in a different bright color than the dress + black wedge booties. You might like to carry a black & white purse. 
   

   

6. A moto jacket + a matching knit top or t-shirt + blue jeans. You might like to belt it and/or add a pendant.
7. A moto jacket + a striped t-shirt + distressed jeans. Add rings + ankle boots.
8. Wear a black motorcycle jacket with a black floral skirt & a scoop-neck tee in one of the colors from the skirt.
9. A knit top + a printed skirt + a biker jacket. Add knee-high boots.  
10. A moto jacket + a turtleneck + maxi skirt + ankle boots.
11. A motorcycle jacket + a t-shirt + a long skirt (midi or maxi.) Add moto boots with sheer black stockings. 
    

    

12. Wear a biker jacket over a graphic tee & black or blue jeans.
13. Combine a lace top & blue jeans with a moto jacket.
14. A moto jacket over jeans & a tee or turtleneck.
15. Wear a moto jacket with a longer-length top over skinny jeans. Add tall black boots over the jeans + a silver & black necklace inside the collar of the jacket + a statement ring.

Let’s Connect!

If you have some favorite ways to wear a leather jacket that I haven’t thought of, please let me know! I’d love it if you would leave a reply below.

Like this post?  You might also like to read:

• “How to Give an Edge to a Feminine Look?  Opposites Attract With Moto Boho“
• “How to Make 40 Outfits With a Faux Leather Skirt“
• “How to Be Warm, Sexy and Edgy in Leather Pants“

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