9 Cool Leather Jacket Outfits for Women

Welcome to “The Perfect,” ELLE.com’s weekly roundup of all the elements needed for a perfectly outfitted and executed fill-in-the-blank.

When it comes to personal style, there’s no one right way to wear anything. As we start stockpiling outfits for fall, we combed through our street style archive to find women around the globe styling leather jackets in a multitude of ways.

1

With pops of color

A bright spot of a crayon-box hue adds instant energy.

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Alexander McQueen Shearling Biker Jacket

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2

With bold bottoms

A biker jacket is the downtown cousin of your classic blazer. Liven it up with printed pants.

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H&M Biker Jacket

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Michael Kors Collection pants

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3

With a longer layer

Make things interesting by wearing a leather jacket over a thin, thigh-grazing shirt.

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The Arrivals Rainier Jacket

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Elizabeth and James Button-Down

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4

As a statement coat

Leather jackets aren’t all bikers and bombers. The vibe gets more uptown in a long silhouette.

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Diane von Furstenberg Trench Coat

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Suecomma Booties

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5

With half the buttons done

Don’t think about buttons as all or nothing. An in-between look reads as purposeful and decidedly cool.

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Mango Leather Jacket

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Schoen by Yu Black Jeans

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6

With all white

An embellished jacket stands out via a monochromatic moment.

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Zadig & Voltaire Leather Jacket

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Derek Lam Pants

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7

With a serious slouch

Cozy, but big—keep an oversized aviator from swallowing your frame by letting it hang off a shoulder.

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Urban Outfitters Aviator Jacket

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Loewe T-Shirt

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8

With your arms out

A jacket tossed over the shoulders has a nonchalance that works with any base layer.

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Topshop Biker Jacket

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ASOS Jumpsuit

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9

With the belt tied

The biker’s belt can feel like it’s in the way. Make it a focal point instead by knotting it.

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Free People Jacket

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Alternative T-Shirt

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