What to Wear With a Leather Jacket: 10 Outfit Ideas for Women

A leather jacket is the one layer that works with almost everything in your wardrobe. It adds edge to a pretty dress, polish to jeans and warmth to a work outfit. If you are wondering what to wear with yours, these ten outfit ideas cover weekends, workdays and evenings out, with tips on which jacket style suits each look.

1. White Tee, Straight Jeans and Trainers

The classic for a reason. A plain white tee, mid-blue straight-leg jeans and clean white trainers let a black or brown leather jacket do the talking. Roll the cuffs of the jeans slightly to show a little ankle.

2. Floaty Midi Dress and Ankle Boots

Mixing soft and tough is one of the easiest ways to wear leather. Put a cropped bomber over a floral or slip midi dress and add ankle boots. A cropped jacket keeps your waist defined so the dress still moves.

3. Chunky Knit and Leather Jacket Layering

On cold days, a fine or chunky knit fits neatly under a bomber. Choose a jacket with room through the shoulders, and keep to one colour family, such as cream knit with a tan or brown jacket, for a warm, cosy look.

4. Smart Trousers for the Office

A leather jacket can replace a blazer on most smart-casual days. Pair tailored trousers, a silk-feel blouse or fine-knit top and loafers with a clean, minimal jacket in black, burgundy or chocolate brown.

5. All-Black Evening Look

Black jeans or trousers, a black top and a black leather jacket look sharp and effortless. Add one detail, such as gold jewellery, a bold lip or a metallic bag, so the outfit doesn't fall flat.

6. Hoodie Under a Bomber

For an off-duty, sporty look, wear a grey or cream hoodie under your bomber with the hood out, plus leggings or joggers and trainers. Hooded leather bombers give you the same look in a single piece.

7. Mini Skirt and Tights

A denim or knit mini skirt with opaque tights and boots feels fresh with a leather jacket. Keep the jacket short so the proportions stay balanced.

8. Varsity Jacket and Wide-Leg Jeans

A leather or hybrid varsity jacket brings a retro, college feel. Balance its boxy shape with wide-leg or straight jeans, a fitted tee and chunky trainers.

9. Long Coat Style Over a Jumper Dress

Longer leather coats and trench styles work beautifully over a knitted jumper dress and knee-high boots. It's an elegant, warm option for autumn and winter.

10. A Bold Colour as the Statement

A maroon, green, blue or silver leather jacket can be the hero of the outfit. Keep everything else neutral, such as white, grey, denim or black, and let the colour stand out.

Quick Tips for Getting It Right

• Mind the length: cropped jackets suit high-waisted bottoms and dresses; longer styles suit slim trousers and leggings.
• Balance volume: pair a roomy jacket with slimmer pieces and a fitted jacket with relaxed ones.
• Match your metals: zips and hardware look neatest when your jewellery and bag hardware are in the same tone.
• Check the fit: shoulders should sit right at your shoulder edge. See our leather jacket fit guide.

Find Your Jacket

Start with an everyday classic like the Aria black leather bomber, add colour with the Ruby maroon bomber, go soft with the Nova black suede bomber, or try a sporty Quinn varsity jacket. For longer looks, see the tan leather trench coat. Browse all women's leather jackets, and for seasonal ideas read how to style your leather jacket for every season.