You might have noticed that the brown leather jacket has risen as the new style staple for this winter, and that's set to continue into spring. But not all of them are created equal: a few different strains of brown leather jackets have been trending simultaneously.
There's the chocolate brown versions, which reflect how popular the shade has been this season. There's also oxblood, another trending hue, especially for jackets and footwear. A cross between burgundy and dark brown, it offers drama and depth while remaining conveniently versatile. Aviator-style jackets have a purposefully worn appearance and are lined with shearling. And then there's the suede jackets, which offer a softer alternative. Suede is made from animal hide the same way leather is, but it uses the fuzzy underside as opposed to the outer grain.
Featured in this article
.jpg)
The one thing they all have in common is that they offer the neutrality of black while adding some extra excitement to your wardrobe. It's a jacket that's not just about bracing yourself against the elements, it also elevates your whole outfit. (As every great jacket does!)
So whether you just want a casual but effective outfit formula, or you're looking to dress your brown leather jacket up, we've got you.
Autumnal colours
Since brown is an autumnal shade, it looks great with other hues in this colour palette. Think forest green, burgundy and rust orange. These colours will add some excitement to your outfit without being overly bold. (Not that there's anything wrong with being bold!)
Matching brown
Duh. This one's kind of obvious, but going monochrome is a chic way to get the most out of your brown jacket. You can go all in, breaking up the outfit just a little with a cool pair of shades. Or, you can throw in another colour, like mint green, which creates the perfect balance between dark and light.
Mismatched brown
We looked at matchy-matchy outfits, now let's look at the opposite. If you don't own multiple pieces in the exact same shade of brown (and, let's be real, not many of us do) rest assured that you can put together an effective outfit with mismatched shades, too. In fact, it creates an interesting visual tension that could not be achieved with the exact same hues.
Save when you shop with these Reiss discount codes at checkout.
Black
I seem to remember there was once a rule that you should not mix black and brown. Whoever said that was lying to you: black and brown are in fact a great combo for those of us who enjoy neutrals. Pair with smart black trousers, loafers and a cool bag for a foolproof look for the office or a day out on the town.
Preppy
The clean simplicity of a brown leather jacket lends itself perfectly to preppy style. A crisp shirt is really all you need to pull this look together. Continue the look on bottom with office-friendly trousers, or make it a bit more relaxed with a denim maxi skirt and trainers.
Save when you shop with these Hobbs discount codes at checkout.
Grey
Grey is another neutral shade that is extremely effective when paired with brown. Combining your jacket with a grey quarter- or half-zip jumper will give you an instantly preppy look, without feeling overly buttoned-up. You can also opt for a sweater vest, which gives off a similar vibe. It's an office uniform for the modern woman.
Check print
Another autumn/winter staple, it's no wonder that check print looks right at home next to a brown leather jacket. It's totally up to you what colour print you opt for! From more subdued styles in shades like black and tan, to vibrant multi-coloured options, there's no way you can go wrong.
Save when you shop with these Free People discount codes at checkout.
Jeans
Finally, let's end on an obvious option – and one you likely already have in your wardrobe! Jeans are a pretty universal garment, and it's no different when it comes to styling your brown leather jacket. We already mentioned how blue looks great with brown, so blue jeans are a no-brainer. But styles in grey and black will look equally great, so go for whatever feels right to you.
.jpg)
