Not a new trend by any means, but I have always loved bomber jackets! Easy to just throw on for a casual day, I have always had at least one in my closet. There are so many ways to wear a bomber jacket, especially with all of the new materials that they are now available in. I have seen so many new ones recently, including a black suede bomber jacket from Anthropologie that I might just have to buy myself! A versatile layering option, bomber jackets are one thing that can easily elevate a closet.
One question I have asked myself is if bomber jackets are still a thing, and my answer is yes! Bomber jackets have been around for years but have come back in a multitude of ways, fabrics and styles. From oversized and fitted to satin and even denim, there are many trendy styles now available.
Bomber jackets are great to wear when the weather is mid-season, such as in between winter to spring and spring to fall. Styling bomber jackets is easy. Most are light enough that they can be worn in warmer temperature. And also look great with many things from denim to skirts! If you want to go for a casual look, you can easily pair a bomber jacket with a pair of jeans & some booties & you’re set for the day. If you want to be a little more dressy, you can switch your denim for a skirt or mid-length dress & add some dressier booties and you are ready for a night out.
How to wear a bomber jacket
Styling a bomber jacket is very easy. Many stores have bomber jacket options available in many different types of fabric- from denim bomber jackets that are high cut and oversized, to some stores having satin bomber jackets with embellishments that are more elevated. My favorite type of bomber jackets are the ones that are neutral colored, since they can be worn so many ways, and also the ones that are unique and a little more trendy, like ones that are a trending color, like a green bomber jacket for example. Sharing below some bomber jacket outfit ideas & how to wear one for different types of occasions. This post contains affiliate links.
Bomber jackets with jeans
Since most bomber jackets are already casual, they are easy to wear with denim pants. To add a pop of color to a pair of jeans, add a satin bomber jacket in a fun color such as olive green. A bomber jacket paired with denim is a great outfit to wear on the weekends too with jeans and sneakers, to run errands in for example.
Bomber jackets over a maxi dress
One way to dress up a bomber jacket is to wear it with a maxi dress. For the look, you could pair a more tailored bomber jacket with a long dress. This look leans a little bit boho and carefree, but with the right shoes looks very cute! I would wear this outfit somewhere like the farmers market, with sneakers and a casual bag.
Leather Bomber Jacket
If it’s cold outside, a leather bomber jacket is a great layering option to wear instead of a coat if weather permits! Pair the leather bomber jacket with a turtleneck and some wide leg denim for a chic outfit. Leather bombers also give “laid back” vibes and are also very trendy with paired with something very casual, like a pair of nice sweatpants and some trendy sneakers. With leather bomber jackets, I always feel like a more tailored option is best since the fabric stands out on its own and not much more is needed.
Bomber jackets with tailored pants
You might be able to get away with wearing a bomber jacket to an event more business casual or smart casual, depending on how you style it. One way to possibly do this is to pair a neutral colored bomber jacket with a pair of tailored trousers! For this look, keeping the color of the pants and jacket the same “tone” will make the outfit feel more elevated and monochromatic.
Even though I do not think a bomber jacket can pass for formal attire wear, you can certainly wear it more causally to a more relaxed event.
Bomber jackets with leather pants
A bomber jacket paired with leather pants is a great date night outfit! For this look, you could pair a cute black bomber with some high top pants and some heels for an easy put together outfit. If you are going for an all-black outfit, try pairing leather pants with a leather bomber jacket! Leather bombers are very edgy and a fun trendy item to add to a closet. Shoes to go with this outfit could be a pair of black heels. Or even some colored heels for another fun pop of color.
Satin Bomber Jacket
Mentioned above, satin bomber jackets tend to lean a little more “trendy” than classic. These are a good add to any closet for a pop of fun, especially in a pop of color. For a cleaner look, opt for a satin bomber jacket in a neutral color and pair with dark denim! This combination tones down the satin and makes the outfit more casual, since satin tends to be more dressy.
Satin bomber jackets paired with jeans are such an easy, edgy look! It is the perfect way to mix dressy with casual to create an outfit. A easy go-to combination to achieve this would be a satin bomber jacket (any color) with a white undershirt, a pair of jeans and white sneakers. This outfit is easily balanced with the white shirt matching the white sneakers. And the jeans pull it all together.
The below picture is from 2017! Which proves my point that bomber jackets truly have never gone out of style. Although you wouldn’t catch me in the shoes that I wore in the photo now, I would still wear the jacket, but with some different jeans and shoes of course! All this goes to say that many styles come and many go, but some stay around. With this, I do think that bomber jackets are still in style and can be worn today just as they always have.
Until Next Time!
-B
