15 Cool Outfit Ideas With Brown Leather Jackets

If you're looking for an easy way to update your wardrobe this season, try one of the latest trends to catch our eye: a brown leather jacket. The earthy hue is a great way to add warmth to any outfit and is guaranteed to standout amongst the sea of black leather jackets we see all year. Thanks to some of our favorite bloggers and street style stars we now have endless inspiration on how to wear the jacket. Major plus? There's an outfit idea that's perfect for every personal style.
When it comes to work, play, and everything in between, we have some brown leather jacket outfit ideas that are top of mind. For the office, we envision throwing a jacket over a white button-down blouse worn with a flattering midi skirt, and mule kitten heels. A casual take that's perfect for the weekend and running errands, is layering your brown jacket over a cozy cable-knit sweater, vintage-style jeans, and your favorite sneakers. Heading to dinner with friends or going out on a date? Wear your jacket with a romantic printed dress with ruffles, and sleek ankle boots.
Scroll on to see our roundup for more of the coolest ways to wear a brown leather jacket at the moment, plus shop some of our top picks on the internet.
Try an oversized silhouette with skinny black pants and complete the outfit with a mini bag and bright mule heels.
Linda Tol pairs her belted jacket with flared denim and designer kitten heels.
Throw your jacket over a romantic tiered midi dress and ankle boots to give it a downtown-cool edge.
Give your shearling-lined jacket a sporty boost with a pair of trendy sneakers.
This faux sheepskin–lined jacket is equally cozy and stylish.
Aimee Song layered her jacket over a black-and-white tee and high-waisted jeans.
Chriselle Lim one-ups her statement cropped jacket with a mixed print midi skirt.
This classic brown leather jacket goes with just about everything.
Gala Gonzalez wears an oversized jacket with a printed top and baggy vintage jeans.
Drape a brown leather jacket over the shoulders of your favorite denim or chambray button-down shirt for an editor-approved outfit.
Bring a simple black dress or skirt to the next level with a classic collared brown leather jacket.
Camille Charriere gives her classic leather jacket a modern feel with a pair of striped pants, a mini bag, and white mule sandals.
This cropped style pairs perfectly with a pair of wide-leg pants and classic sneakers.
Parisian style muse Sabina Socol paired her jacket with a crochet top, vintage-style jeans, and black suede boots.
A brown leather jacket makes the perfect companion for a classic white dress.
Contrast your brown leather moto-style jacket with a sleek pair of white pants.
Gala Gonzalez adds a black turtleneck under a leather jacket for added warmth.
Want more outfit inspiration? Check out the '90s-inspired leather jacket style our editors are loving.
Jennifer Camp Forbes is a senior shopping editor at Who What Wear, where she has worked in a variety of capacities including creative director and various editor roles. She’s a well-known shopping expert that’s sought out for advice and insight on the latest trends, outfit ideas, and fashion picks thanks to her thoughtful shopping roundups. Jennifer's lifelong interest in fashion led her to intern at Harper’s Bazaar as an undergraduate. Later, while working towards her masters degree in psychological counseling at Columbia University, she founded two digital fashion publications: Le Fashion and Olsens Anonymous. The popularity of both sites grew and after graduation she decided put her plans to become a therapist aside to pursue a career in fashion.
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