Ask any woman who found the perfect leather jacket and she'll tell you her life changed. It's the only accessory that can truly be worn year-round, no matter how warm or cold it is (throw that baby over your shoulders in the summer!), and it will always feel like the first time when you put it on. Investing in one doesn't have to leave you staring blankly at your credit bill the next month, either—there are plenty of affordable faux ones that look completely real. Though we aren't going too many places right now, feel good knowing that your purchase will never go out of style. Fall in love with any of these timeless leather jackets, ahead.
Universal Standard's leather moto jacket isn't too silhouette-hugging or too oversized—it's just right. Pair it with a great maxi skirt (as seen here) before it gets too cold, or a great pair of jeans.
The best part about Nashville-based brand ABLE isn't pieces like its timeless leather jacket—the brand aims to end generational poverty by providing women with working opportunities at the company. Learn more about their strategy here.
Meet the leather jacket's professional older sister: the leather blazer. Not all work environments encourage the personal style you deserve to show off, but you can still get your leather fix with this pick.
See what I mean about the affordable leather? This faux leather jacket will go perfectly with a pair of jeans and combat boots, or a jean skirt and booties.
Ah, the leather biker jacket. Most people would classify this as the leather jacket of leather jackets with its rocker-chic look, soft exterior, and pockets.
Trench coats don't have to be exclusively suede or wool. This MICHAEL by Michael Kors patent leather one will make any outfit look effortlessly chic (even when you spent 20 minutes staring into the abyss of your closet figuring out an outfit).
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