If you want to know what fashion trends will be popular for the season ahead, Hailey Bieber’s wardrobe is a good point of reference. Her carefully curated closet is like a crystal ball for future fashion cycles. And when it comes to the autumn/winter 2025 season, one message is coming through loud and clear: you're gonna need to know how to style a leather jacket.
The fall season is going to bring renewed interest in tried-and-true jacket trends, which means you’ll be seeing even more people wearing the best leather jackets. That means more leather bomber jackets, racing styles, and classic moto cuts than usual. You’ll even see leather cross-pollinate with fashion’s current trench coat obsession, so all the girlies will soon be sporting double-breasted leather jackets that skim their ankles.
Thankfully for all of us, this is no bubble skirt or Tabi flat — these babies are notoriously easy to wear, even on your laziest days, and will stay in style for years to come. Ahead, find out how to style a leather jacket with everything from little black dresses and wide-leg jeans to micro shorts, gym ’fits, and more for autumn 2025.
Over Workwear
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You can’t go wrong with the classic leather biker jacket, but don’t you dare sleep on the leather blazer. This iteration is just as versatile — in fact, I’d dare say it’s more so. Wear it over a bra top for a night out, then with a necktie and button-down or turtleneck the next morning. She really does it all.
With Suede Fringe
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Let this leather jacket look be a reminder that not all designs are created equal. Some are made from tanned suede and covered in Western-inspired fringe and, thus, reign supreme. When worn with a simple tank and a pair of high-quality, dark-wash blue jeans, this leather jacket outfit idea will separate you from the droves of plain black styles that permeate the season.
With Butter Yellow
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Though the butter yellow trend is for all intents and purposes just another pastel, it actually is possible to make the food-inspired colour trend look edgy by — you guessed it! — popping on a black leather jacket and matching accessories. This same street-style trick goes for pretty much any other pastel you can think of. It’s the right contrast of soft and hard that makes the outfit idea so great.
Layered Up
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True fashion girls only beyond this point, please. If you’re really trying to channel a runway type of vibe, do as the stylists do and double down on luxe leather. Pop on a short leather moto jacket over a long coat for a daring play on both proportions and volume. Underneath, keep it simple — a pair of the best leggings, a white T-shirt, or whatever else won’t distract or feel clunky with your doubled-up outerwear.
Mix-and-Match Aesthetics
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Though some of the best leather jackets are tailor-made for punk style, they don’t necessarily have to be. You can adapt yours to fit a more eclectic vibe by mixing in other aesthetics. A Scandi-inspired poplin maxi dress or tulle skirt and crochet skull cap will give the wardrobe essential a more laid-back feel, for example.
Leather and Lace
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Doilies and lace were trending all summer long and, thanks to your trusty jacket, you can bring that same energy into the autumn and winter seasons as well. Just layer your leather motorcycle jacket over your favourite dress or blouse to add a much-needed dose of edge and warmth. Finish with a pair of knee-high winter boots to balance it all out.
Chloé-Inspired
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With the return of boho-chic came the return of brown leather jackets. Purists can style them the way the good Lord and Chloé intended — with a skinny scarf and wide-leg jeans — to channel the flower-child aesthetic that the brand has helped make so trendy again. FYI, a shearling jacket would work really well with this outfit idea too.
With Leather Pants
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An outfit has never been made worse by adding more faux leather. So if you’re struggling for new ways to style your leather coat, throw on a pair of matching Bermuda shorts. From there, you can get creative with your top and accessories — bright colours and fun textures will break up the monolithic fabrication.
Over a Little White Dress
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We love a transitional fashion moment! Pivot your best summer dresses from to autumn-appropriate with the simple addition of a leather jacket and some loafers or ankle boots. Layering is perfect those autumnal days when it’s freezing in the morning and hot in the afternoon. It’s the perfect casual look, really.
Play With Volume
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The leather bomber jacket has been trending for several years now, ever since Loewe sent an absurdly voluminous style down the runway. What we’ve learned during that time is that these babies pair well with other absurdly sized items. A teeny-tiny skirt and slouchy boots, for example, do wonders to balance out an oversized leather jacket.
As a Dress
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If you’re one of the lucky ones who owns a leather trench (I’m jealous), it’s your duty to style it to its fullest capabilities. That means throwing on a belt and treating it like a dress so it can truly shine.
This story originally appeared on Glamour US.
