In the recent trends post, I mentioned that moto jackets are trending. The iconic shorter and fluidly tailored moto jacket is a forever classic, in my opinion. The fashion forward version is much wider and longer. The fit is intentionally oversized with extra length in the sleeves too. Some of the silhouettes are referred to as bombers, although I see more of a regular leather or faux leather jacket.
Most of these jackets are black or in the biggest fashion colour of the year – dark brown. There’s a smattering of lighter brown, grey, olive, red, and burgundy too. Some of them have statement hardware, but most don’t. Many have welts or elastic at the hem to rein in the volume. Shoulder seams are dropped. The collection shows a range of examples.
These toppers take me back to the late ‘80s and early ‘90s. They were 100% a unisex item, much like Levi’s 501’s back then. Today, they are as unisex. Oversized leather jackets are the type of item you’d find in a vintage thrift store, probably leather, in a distressed brown, and with shoulder pads. You can remove shoulder pads if that’s more your preference.
The idea is to wear oversized leather or faux leather jackets with just about anything, just like a classic moto. From shorts and all silhouettes and lengths of skirts, to dresses, jumpsuits, dressy trousers, casual pants, and jeans. You might need to get used to the proportions. It’s a BIG topper that covers the silhouette of your figure, which you either like or you don’t. Of course, some versions are more oversized than others. Choose the roomy fit that is most to your liking. And feel free to wear it over a more structured outfit, or with a structured item.
Here are ways to wear oversized leather jackets with trousers and skirts:
Personally, I like the trend. It’s nostalgic and feels “new”. It’s comfy, practical, layers well over bigger tops, and has a playful element to it. That said I have specific stipulations for my faux leather version. I’m not a lover of long jackets, so the topper should not be too long and a welt is required for volume tempering. Very roomy is fine, but not overly wide or I’ll look like I’m wearing the wrong size. The sleeves need to be reguar length too. I do badly with sleeves that cover half or more on my hands. Plus I’d like it in bright red or cream. If that version finds me – YES. I’m in. I’m more of an oversized aviator jacket person than an oversized leather jacket person, and more about that trend soon.
Over to you. What do you think of the oversized leather or faux leather jacket trend?
