Bomber Jacket: 3 Ways to Wear It

Bomber jackets have been on the fashion scene for a few seasons now and it still has been a popular street style trend.  Bomber jackets, or flight jackets, were originally created for military pilots, but now are seen on the street and with the mass market consumer.  Bomber jackets come in a variety of fabrics and are a great alternative jacket for the fall season.  

As a salute to Veteran’s Day, I have created three different outfits utilizing this once military garment and showing how you can wear it for work, weekend, and at night.

Outfit #1: Bomber Jacket – Mixing Masculine and Feminine Details

For this outfit, I paired my tweed bomber jacket with a red tie blouse and classic black ankle pants.  I chose a tie blouse because I liked the juxtaposition of a feminine blouse balancing out a boxy masculine jacket.  I offset the texture in the bomber jacket by opting for black and white printed heels to add more character and dimension to this work outfit.  I kept the jewelry minimal with the Stella & Dot gold Winding Arrow Earrings and finished the ensemble with my favorite carry-all Stella & Dot Black Hudson Tote Bag.

Stylist Tip: Bomber Jackets are a great alternative to your classic blazers at the workplace because they are comfortable and trendy at the same time.

Jacket: Style Encore (Banana Republic) | Shirt: Francesca's | Pants: Express | Shoes: Target | Earrings/Purse: Stella & Dot

Outfit #2: Bomber Jacket – Athleisure + 90’s Inspired

For this weekend outfit, I was inspired by athleisure and elements of the 1990’s.  Since a bomber jacket can look sporty, I paired the jacket with a basic loose black tee and rolled up casual jeans.  I continued the athleisure vibe by opting for a pair of quilted black sneakers to complement the quilted sleeves on the bomber jacket.  I accessorized this casual ensemble with layering the Stella & Dot Hematite Gilded Path Double Wrap Bracelet and using it as a choker necklace along with the Arc Pendant in gold.  I finished the look with the Stella & Dot Relic Ring and a black beanie.

Stylist Tip: When searching bomber jacket, find one that has interesting details.  I chose this particular bomber jacket because I loved the textures – it contains both tweed on the front and back and quilted sleeves which I think makes it unique.  Plus, it was black and white which can be worn with multiple colors and I feel I can wear it years from now.

Jacket: Style Encore (Banana Republic) | Shirt: Old Navy| Jeans: American Eagle| Shoes: Steve Madden| Jewelry: Stella & Dot| Beanie: Charlotte Russe

Outfit #3: Bomber Jacket with Jewel Tones

For this last outfit, I wanted to create an outfit that can be transitioned from day to night.  I paired the bomber jacket with a violet jeweled tone long sleeve shirt along with a pair of charcoal hued skinny jeans.  I accessorized with the Stella & Dot Genevieve Tassel Necklace and a gunmetal cocktail ring.  I opted for a pair of black quilted sneakers for day, but for night, swap the sneakers for black ankle boots or booties. This outfit would be great option for a dinner and movie or casual drinks with friends.

Stylist Tip: Creating a nighttime look isn’t hard.  Add a statement necklace or other accessory and opt for a shoe that has a little height.

Jacket: Style Encore (Banana Republic)| Jeans: TJMaxx (Jessica Simpson)| Shirt: JCPenney | Necklace: Stella & Dot| Ring: World Market

Which outfit is your favorite?  Would you invest in a bomber jacket?