Your Guide to Women's Leather Jackets: 7 Chic Styles to Choose From

Looking for a relaxed-fit jacket with an adventurous spirit? Meet the bomber. A vintage icon, the bomber (also known as an aviator, or flight jacket) has its origins in the rugged jackets early American pilots wore to stay warm in high altitudes. Bomber jackets have since made their way to city streets, where you'll find them in an array of shearling and leather styles, with or without classic details like a shearling collar, shoulder epaulets, and adjustable buckles. Go retro and pair your bomber with jeans, a T-shirt, and aviator glasses, or elevate your look by wearing the jacket with an elegant dress or trousers.

When you want to make a bold style statement, fur-trimmed leather jackets offer stunning texture and contrast. There are many different styles to choose from, each one with its own distinctive appeal—whether a bomber with a shearling collar, a leather blazer with a fur tuxedo collar, or a belted trench with luxuriously soft trim. Fur-trimmed leather jackets are also easy to dress up or down. Wear your statement piece with black pants for casual elegance, or pair it with evening wear on upscale nights out.

A reversible leather jacket offers you double the possibilities. There's a wide range of beautiful variations on this theme—from reversible moto jackets to belted coats, suede and quilted styles, collarless or tuxedo fronts, and a wide array of different colors. Great for an on-the-go lifestyle, reversible leather jackets give you two coats in one when traveling and can be worn with denim, dress pants, sweeping skirts, and cocktail attire alike.

The leather vest has a long history with those who ride. Ranchers and cowboys have worn this iconic style at the rodeo and in the city for decades, and bikers claimed it as a symbol of rebellion in the '80s and '90s. If you love the open road, the leather vest offers handsome layering options for day and night.

When you're looking for lightweight, versatile layering pieces, you'll find plenty of options with a leather shirt jacket. It has the same cut and details as the button-downs in your closet (shirt collar, button front and cuffs, etc.), but it's crafted from smooth, supple leather for rugged durability.

With their dramatic lines and drape, long leather jackets offer timeless sophistication. Full-length leather jackets make a sweeping entrance anywhere, and 3/4-length stroller jackets give you a flattering A-line shape in a more casual cut. Most long leather jackets have button fronts and spare details—like slip pockets and a back slit for movement—and some are styled after the classic belted trench. Style your signature piece with denim and a sweater for casual days, or try a short skirt or cocktail dress for a striking contrast in proportion.