The bomber jacket for women: how to wear it well?

A must-have for a stylish wardrobe, bomber jackets are available in all styles and for all occasions. We love it because it’s comfortable, warm enough for mid-season, and it gives a touch of androgyny to our style.

Discover which model of bomber jacket to choose and how to wear it well to be trendy.

The bomber jacket: what does it look like?

The bomberit is this famous jacket that we’ve seen everywhere for a few seasons, and especially on Ryan Gosling in Drive (don’t lie, we know you remember it very well). It is easily recognized by its characteristic cuttightened at the waist and at the end of the sleeves.

The real bomber closes with a zipper, and not with press studs, otherwise it’s a teddy, be careful.

Originally, the bomber jacket was created for United Air Force pilots, according to the cut of the original bomber jacket, the one we told you about in the article dedicated to shearling. The main difference is the material: the bombers are made of nylonwhile the bomber is leather. Lighter but just as warm, nylon is much more comfortable for soldiers. Another quality of nylon, its windproof property, very practical for piloting, you will agree.

Long reserved for the male wardrobe, the bomber jackets have finally landed on the women’s catwalks, and, inevitably, in our closets. And, after all, we understand why: it’s light, it’s warm enough for mid-season, and it’s super trendy.

Choosing the right bombers to be trendy

The bomber jacket is certainly a stylish garment, but you still have to know how to choose it to be trendy with it. Focus on the cuts and styles of bomber jackets to favor.

The cup

Two options for the cut of your bomber jacket: fitted or slightly oversized.

The advantage of the fitted cut, is that it is easier to match. It is less sporty, and therefore goes better with slightly dressed outfits. It also gives you more freedom when it comes to patterns and materials.

Oversize is cool too, maybe a bit sharper in terms of style. As it is a sharper piece, the oversized women’s bomber jacket is trickier to match. It can quickly look neglected if you do it wrong. Also, if you want to opt for a oversized bomber jacket, choose it “slightly” too big: which falls about halfway down your buttocks. Also check that your hands are sticking out of the sleeves, otherwise it’s a bit ridiculous.

The style

The bomber jacket supports all styles : sporty, lamé, sequined, patterned, satin, printed… Everything works! We’ve been seeing a lot of veil bombers lately, a trend to watch out for!

We can’t really recommend one style over another, it’s up to you to see what will go best with your wardrobe.

If you hesitate, it is better to opt for a classic model, the “cool” joker to loosen up all your somewhat strict outfits.

How to properly wear the women’s bomber jacket?

Of course, to wear the bomber jacket well, it must be matched correctly. That is to say that if you have chosen a red model with sequins, we avoid wearing it with a yellow-green-pink-orange outfit, a matter of common sense.

However, as we said, there is an astronomical quantity of bombers, therefore an astronomical quantity of possibilities, which we cannot list for you here. We will just give you some advice on the cuts of clothes to favor with women’s bombers.

What pants?

The basis is the combination of bombers and tight pants slim or skinny type. The bomber jacket being rather voluminous, the slim bottom allows to counterbalance this volume and to harmonize the silhouette. But it also works very well with fitted but not tight pants like straight jeans or 7/8 suits.^th.

Another option is flare jeans, which are tight at the hips and thighs, or even boyfriend jeans if you wear them low-waisted. If you are not sure of yourself, add heels, it will make the illusion.

What skirts?

We love bomber jackets on skirts, dresses and shorts. For an easy association, bet on skirts, dresses and short shorts and relatively close to the body. You can also wear the bomber jacket over a mini-skirt or a flowing mini-dress, it will be very nice. You can try the midi length, but mastering the proportions is trickier.

What highs?

Clearly, we advise you to bet on basic tops and sweatersit’s by far the easiest way to avoid fashion faux pas.

Open or closed?

Both options are good! If you want a more fitted silhouettewear your bomber jacket closed.

Look ideas to be stylish with a bomber jacket

As you will have understood, the bomber jacket works for all styles, as long as the model chosen is consistent. We give you some ideas.

In Week-end

For a chic-casual weekend look, bet on a slightly eccentric bomber jacket : lamé, floral, kimono-inspired, metallic… Wear over a white top and mom jeans, with a pair of trainers. Optionally add a tied scarf, XXL sunglasses and a fanny pack, you’ll be on top.

In the office

For the office, bet on a satiny or quilted bomber jacket, for more chic. You can also crack on a velvet bomber jacket, the material of the moment. Wear it over a skirt, dress or tailored pants, with a nice pair of pumps. Add an accumulation of fine jewelry and a satchel bag.

In night out

Perfect for an early or late summer evening, the bomber jacket goes very well with slightly festive looks. Bet on a fluid mini-dress, bare legs, a sequined or metallic bomber jacket, a small clutch, a pair of wedges, and you will be the most beautiful to go dancing.

Women’s bomber jacket: mistakes to avoid

To wear the women’s bomber jacket well, avoid :

• To choose a model that is too big, in which we will look packed.
• To wear it with a dress or a trapeze skirt, under penalty of increasing your hips.
• To associate it with carrot pants, at the risk of appearing rounder than it is.

In summary, to properly wear women’s bombers:

• We choose a fitted or slightly oversized model, no more.
• We opt for sober or eccentric, depending on his style.
• We associate it with slim, straight or flare pants.
• We dare the combo mini-skirt or fluid mini-dress + bombers.
• We bet on classic and sober tops.