Bomber jackets: Your new weekend hero
The search for your most stand-out cover-up starts here. Snap up our round up of the best bomber jackets in stores now...
The search for your most stand-out cover-up starts here. Snap up our round up of the best bomber jackets in stores now...
It's that time of year when your search for a new, more spring-appropriate cover-up begins. While trenches are a timeless option, for something more casual and edgy, the iconic bomber jacket is the way to go.
Traditionally reserved for fighter pilots in WW1, the cropped, lightweight and tactile jacket is now a regular fixture on the catwalks and a firm favourite among fashion editors and A-listers alike.
On the catwalks, it was all about embroidery, look-at-me fabrics and bold prints. At Gucci, there were space-age metallics and wild bloom embroidery,while palm prints were favoured by Hedi Slimane at Saint Laurent and florals by Jonathan Saunders.
One message was clear - the bomber jacket is a do-it-all-style. Day or night, there's a style and price tag for you.
While there will always be the highly covetable and super versatile plain navy, black and khaki styles, this season's trophy jacket trend has never been more easy than with a bomber jacket.
When it comes to what to wear with your bomber, there really aren't any rules to follow. They'll look especially great with denim at the weekend and perfectly balance out this season?s key wide-leg trouser trend.
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Just don't make the mistake of thinking these cool cover-ups are only for the weekend. Though we do love them teamed with skinny ripped jeans and a pair of all-white Adidas Stan Smith for a classic take on the normcore trend, they work for many other occasions too.
Opt for a luxe silk style and team with midi skirts,culottes, and flirty dresses for an on-point date night get-up. Now that it's finally time to start baring some skin, opt for a stand-out after-hours look with a pair of sky high heels and a splash of lippy.
So now that you have all the styling tips and inspo you need, click through to shop the best high street and designer bomber jackets in stores and online now?
So now that you have all the styling tips and inspo you need, click through to shop the best high street and designer bomber jackets in stores and online now?
Channel your inner pink lady in this cute Mango number. Wear with denim culottes and boxfresh converse.
Vetements most sought-after bomber is now in stock. Shrug on over a hoodie for authentic streetwear style.
Keep the rest of your look boyish and wear this classic bomber with a striped shirt and boyfriend jeans.
Oh Gucci, you have truly stolen our hearts. Wear with anything really, this statement bomber will do all the hard work for you.
This varsity-style bomber looks great draped across a white tee with raw hem jeans.
This classic, sporty bomber is the perfect substitute for a black biker on warm summer days.
This is our fantasty bomber, elevate your everyday look with sparkly stars. This will look best draped over a neutral-toned maxidress.
DIY patching and pinning is a seriously big trend right now. For anyone not keen on experimenting, this bomber is your new best friend.
A romantic take on the bomber, this gorgeous jacket comes replete with sequins, embroidery and beads.
This bomber may look all business, but it's a party in the back situation. Click to buy to see the cool embroidered reverse.
Take your cue from the front row and style with navy tailoring for a sleek new workwear vibe.
A fuss-free black bomber jacket makes for a perfect addition to an off-duty capsule wardrobe.
This quilted bomber is giving us serious retro vibes. Wear with chunky gold jewellery and ripped jeans for an authentic take on a classic 90s thorwback.
Is it a shirt, is it a bomber? Well, helpfully it can be passed of a either. Wear with tailoring by day and draped over your shoulders with a slip dress at night.
Consider this minimal Oasis bomber your perefct post-workout partner, taking you stylishly from yoga to brunch.
Even if the sun is playing hide-and-seek, this floral bomber will make you feel super-summery.
Longer lengths are coming into season, layer this up with a cropped jumper for a cool play on proportion.
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