14 Leather Jacket Outfits for Fall and Beyond

Much like their denim counterparts, leather jackets are an all-weather wardrobe essential with almost unlimited outfit potential. Pick any aesthetic or occasion and chances, slap a leather jacket on it, and you’ve got yourself an A+ look. Something of an outerwear chameleon, leather jackets are able to simultaneously blend in and elevate any outfit.

This fall, exaggerated silhouettes inspired by the ‘80s and the ‘90s oversized, grunge approach are both back with a vengeance thanks to celebs like Dua Lipa and Hailey Bieber. Meanwhile, the biker style, made famous by Old Hollywood movie stars and cropped to waist-skimming proportions by Y2K pop stars, has kept its MVP title alongside the more streamlined leather moto jacket. When worn with this year’s biggest trends, from bike shorts to sheer skirts, the leather jacket’s modern classic status only intensifies.

Ahead, we’ve rounded up 14 leather jacket outfits to add to your vision board, and wear all through fall and beyond.

With Bike Shorts

As fickle early fall weather approaches, layers-on-top and bare-legged outfits are a great option. A leather jacket paired with bike shorts is one of our favorite casual takes.

With a Sheer Dress

The slouchy silhouette of an oversized leather jacket offers plenty of coverage which makes it a great piece to wear with a sheer or summery look as the weather gets cooler. Worried about being swallowed up by lots of leather? Add a pair of platforms to lengthen and balance.

With Jeans and a White Tee

There's no denying jeans, a white tee, and a black leather jacket make a classically casual 'fit. You can amp up this look by choosing wide-leg jeans with a print or pattern and choosing a cropped leather jacket that falls at your natural waist.

With Leggings

We owe Hailey Bieber, queen of oversized outerwear, so much for the leather jacket outfit inspo she's bestowed upon us. Her socks, sandals, and leggings look featuring a cropped leather bomber jacket is one of our faves.

Over a Sweater Dress

We love a sweet sweater dress, but also appreciate when its twee aesthetic can be toughened up a bit with a leather jacket and knee-high boots.

With a Slinky Maxi Dress

Leather jackets have a natural cool factor that's only enhanced when worn with a slinky, curve-hugging maxi dress. To further play up the contrast between hard and soft, add delicate jewelry and all black accessories.

Elevate a Graphic Tee

Don't sleep on leather suit coats. Seen less frequently, leather blazer-style jackets add an elevated vintage vibe to casual separates like graphic tees. And why not bring a matching statement skirt into the mix?

With a Shirt Dress and Sneakers

Show-off your street style savvy with a fit that highlights your fave pair of fresh kicks. This leather jacket outfit isn't all about the outerwear. Instead, the oversized shirt dress and blazer-style jacket serve as a backdrop for statement sneakers.

With a Sparkly Mini Dress

Give a metallic or sequined mini a touch of classic styling with a long leather jacket. We love the contrast of a high-shine patent leather with this look, especially when worn with matte black accessories.

With High-Waisted Trousers

Bring big biker energy to everyone favorite business casual staple: high-waisted trousers. When worn with a blouse, you've got a 'fit that transitions from the office to happy hour, while choosing a bodysuit creates a polished, but casual look for a day off. And don't underestimate the power of a popped collar.

Over a Matching Set

A leather jacket tossed over your shoulder is undeniably chic. (See: Florence Pugh.) When worn with a matching shorts sets, it adds an element of cool and plenty of coverage for chilly evenings.

With Sequins

Leather plays well with other textures and won't get drowned out by even the most eye-catching fabrics, even fully sequined separates. Leather jackets work especially well when worn with a high-low look like a sequined maxi skirt, designer pumps, and a casual pullover.

As a Statement Piece

Who says your outerwear can't be your whole entire look? A full-length leather jacket with trench coat vibes is a moment unto itself.

With Pumps and Jeans

A black moto jacket worn with cropped jeans and chic pumps is one classic leather jacket outfit we'll never get bored of. This 'fit can be dressed up or down depending on the top you wear with it. For a more elevated vibe, opt for a blouse with a peter pan collar; for a casual feel, add a basic tank.

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