Bomber migrated to the women's wardrobe with the light hand of modern designers inspired by street fashion. And for several years now, this once men's jacket does not go out of fashion during the off-season periods, only fabrics, colors, finishes, and combinations change.
All the girls who follow fashion trends have already acquired, or are just choosing, a fashionable women's bomber. What to wear with such a jacket and how not to get confused in the variety of models? Consider all types of women's cropped jackets that are fashionable this season.
Bomber story
The bomber is not just an element of men's clothing, it is the equipment of US military pilots. The name speaks for itself, in English this jacket is called a bomber jacket or flight jacket, that is, a jacket for flights or for bomber pilots.
It is a shortened jacket with elastic cuffs, an insert at the waist and a round neck, often without a collar. Initially, they were sewn from the skin of a horse or sheepskin, as they were supposed to protect pilots from strong winds in an open cockpit.
In the 50s of the last century, a bomber jacket became part of street subcultures and symbolized a free spirit, rebellious behavior and the denial of prohibitions. And from the streets he already got on the catwalks and became an integral part of the wardrobe of fashionistas around the world.
Today, “flying” jackets can be worn at any time of the year and for almost any occasion. They are warm with fur collars for wearing in winter, waterproof for rainy autumn, perforated or silk for summer. As well as lace, which can be worn with cocktail dresses, in sequins and rhinestones, with exquisite embroidery and other decorative elements for special occasions and evening outings.
Summer bomber jackets
On a cool summer evening, a lightweight perforated or lace bomber jacket will come in handy. What to wear it with in the summer? Here are some options for a summer look:
- Boyfriend jeans, a white tank top and cotton bomber jacket with embroidery. Complement your look with both heeled sandals and white sneakers.
- Crop top, pencil skirt at high waist and cropped lace jacket in pastel color. Plus sandals with thin ankle straps.
- Denim shorts, a slit top and a short, completely transparent jacket.
- Bohemian-style sundress with ruffles on the hem and bomber jacket, decorated with floral print, embroidery or applique.
- At the beach party you can wear a plain solid swimsuit, a transparent chiffon skirt and a jacket embroidered with sequins or rhinestones.
Demi-season jackets
The perfect jacket for cool autumn and early spring is a women's bomber jacket. Why wear it when the weather isn’t happy with sunny days?
- Leather leggings, turtleneck, biker boots and olive jacket. You can complement the look with a leather backpack.
- A knit dress with a high collar, suede flat boots or ankle boots and a black bomber jacket.
- Culottes, a large knit oversized sweater, sneakers and a khaki shortened flying jacket.
Demi-season short jackets are usually made of waterproof fabric, leather or even tweed. Adherents of the classical style can afford the latter; it can be worn with a pencil skirt and a cashmere turtleneck.
Winter jackets
Even in winter, you can not deny yourself in such a stylish item as a women's bomber jacket. What to wear it with in winter? Let's find out.
For winter, a leather bomber suit. The female version of this jacket can be trimmed with a voluminous fur collar of a contrasting color. For winter, you can buy an elongated jacket, length to the middle of the thigh or even to the knee. The best combinations:
- Leggings, an elongated sweater, a blown insulated bomber jacket and no less warm moon rovers.
- Leather pants, boots with fur trim, a warm jacket with a hood and a voluminous beanie.
What is better not to wear a bomber jacket
Fortunately, today there are practically no stylistic prohibitions in the combination of clothes. The bomber can be worn with classic trousers and stilettos, as well as with tracksuits and sneakers. Such a jacket can be worn both on a combination dress and on a hoodie with a hood. Feel free to experiment and try different options. Modern fashion does not provide for taking yourself too seriously, a drop of humor and self-irony will not be superfluous!
Who will use a shortened jacket
A shortened jacket is good because it visually lengthens the legs, and isn’t all women dreaming about it, regardless of weight, height and age? To enhance this effect, wear a bomber jacket with high-heeled shoes or wedges.
If your goal is to visually make the silhouette slimmer, then try not to choose too voluminous models so as not to add a couple of extra pounds. The jacket will slim if the floors are open, so two vertical lines are formed, shaping the figure. Or choose a model with vertical inserts in a contrasting color.
If it seems to you that your hips are too voluminous, and the waistline is imperfect, then the bomber can help you again. Clothing should work only for the benefit of our beauty. The ideal model for this type of figure is a jacket with a dense wide elastic at the waist (at least 20 cm). The elastic will create the effect of a tightening belt and make the waist slimmer, and the voluminous top of the jacket will balance the lush hips. And don't forget about the heels.
If you are unhappy with your broad shoulders or too big breasts, then do not wear bombers with tight skirts and trousers. Combine them with wide pleated skirts, palazzo trousers or culottes. So the proportions of the top and bottom will be balanced.
Bomber on the podium
Since 2008, this model of outdoor clothing from the streets hit the catwalks. Until that time, designers offered “flying” jackets only for men. One of the first to enter the podium was models in bombers from Alexander McQueen and Dior. Since then, short jackets have not left the catwalks for any season.
Roberto Cavalli, Gucci and Elie Saab adorn their jackets with exquisite embroideries with tropical flowers and exotic birds. Jackets from Saint Lauren are full of “predatory” prints for modern Amazons.
Lacoste and Paul & Joe adhere to the casual style, Marc Jacobs produces a tweed bomber for lovers of timeless classics, and Stella McCartney offers new original solutions to the well-known model.
Where could I buy?
Not only luxury brands produce fashionable jackets, more affordable brands always follow fashion trends and offer their customers all the most relevant. Therefore, if it is not possible to give a fortune to a bomber from Dior, you can always go to:
- H&M. The brand offers satin, silk, warmed from faux fur and long winter bomber jackets at affordable prices.
- Mango. Light, warm, with collars and without, black or khaki - fashionable jackets for every taste.
- Zara. Stylish jackets from velvet, knitwear, leather, with original bright embroidery or laconic plain. It is impossible to leave this store without a fashionable new thing.
- Pull & Bear. Here you can find the perfect base model, such as a black bomber jacket. Women's basic wardrobe should have such a laconic thing that can be combined with any clothes.
Of course, this is not the whole list of stores offering the latest trendy clothes. There are many European, American and Chinese online stores with an extensive assortment and the same price range. In fact, it does not matter how much your bomber will cost and what brand will be written on the label, the main thing is how it fits into your wardrobe, emphasizes the dignity of your figure and personal style.