Women’s Leather Jackets

A well-chosen leather jacket will last a lifetime – just ask the average Dad, who’s probably worn his through thick and thin, longer than he’d like to admit – and we may hate to admit this fact, but Pops has certainly got it right this time. A sturdy women’s leather jacket will keep you warm (and chic) for years to come. Generally a fall style, if you’ve never tried leather outerwear before, you’ll be pleasantly surprised to learn how formidable a leather bomber or moto jacket is for the winter months (with a nice sweater and trendy scarf tucked in of course). Read on for our picks on the best leather jacket choices for all kinds of budgets.

For more top picks, check out our guides to trenches, cardigans, and celebrity scarves.

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Bomber Jackets

A good rule of thumb is that if a style is resilient enough to be worn during wartime, it’s probably just strong enough to survive the daily trials and tribulations of the average professional woman.

Topshop Wide Funnel Bomber Jacket $100 Okay, so it’s faux. But who cares? If faux gold jewelry is hip, and faux fur is the way to go (to avoid being slammed with PETA red paint that is) then why not faux leather too? We like this particular bomber because it’s youthful and not too showy.	Levi’s Capital E “Vintage” Nappa Leather Bomber Jacket $298 Leave it to Levi’s to make a fashionable bomber that stays so true to the classic design. This modern leather jacket has that vintage knit collar and waistband with two front pockets to secure your personals in.	Candela Leather Bomber $495 This Candela bomber screams sexy – we like it because it’s lightweight enough to be worn with a delicate dress for nights out and it’s still super durable.

Motorcycle Jackets

Rihanna started it – well not really, technically Peter Fonda started it, but having a huge American flag plastered across the back of your leather jackets is definitely passé. One thing’s for sure, the moto look is back and very big for fall, even in the form of a women’s leather jacket.

ASOS Studded Leather Jacket $142 The classic motorcycle style is toughened up with brass studs and zippers. Plus, it has strong shoulders and a cropped fit, both of which are very current looks.	KennaT Washed Leather Motorcycle Jacket $388 This leather jacket epitomizes [bad] girl next door cool. We really like the zipper details and the asymmetrical zipper that gives it a vintage look.	Juicy Couture Moto Lamb Leather Jacket $698 This jacket epitomizes [good] girl next door cool. It’s ultra-feminine with ruffles on the shoulders, plus a soft blush lamb leather and a streamlined cut.

Leather Blazers

If you want to really look tough – albeit in that early 90s Winona Ryder way – then go all out and get a leather vest. The celebrities have been wearing them, and why not? A leather vest is a great way to dress up that soft white tee you love.

Nappa Leather Blazer $199 Cropped and nipped at the waist, this blazer works perfectly for spring and summer, and is made of soft white leather.	Calvin Klein Leather Blazer $298 Wear this sleek and simple blazer to work as an alternative to a cardigan.	Leather Pearl Dust Jacket $398 Powdery soft white leather, a large rose applique on the lapel, and wide stand-up collar make this find by White House Black Market a one-of-a-kind.