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Style edit: 40+ leather jackets for 2019

Warm, timeless and effortlessly-cool, leather jackets tick every box.

Mia Steiber
Mia Steiber

If there is one must-have item for autumn and winter, it's a leather jacket. A total investment piece, a good leather jacket can last you for a decade – no joke. Plus, you can wear them with almost everything.

Grunge up a floral dress with a biker-style leather jacket and ankle boots or add a waterfall jacket to a jeans and tee combo for a bit of polish.

With the days becoming brisker, we've found the coolest leather jackets out on the market right now for your shopping pleasure. From genuine leather and designer pieces to under-$100 options, we've found leather jacket options to suit everyone.

Under $100

For the budget-conscious girl, there are a few great quality options that won't break the bank. We've sourced some on-trend pieces that you can pick up for less than 100 bucks.

Black ultimate faux leather biker jacket
Black ultimate faux leather biker jacket

Missguided

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Tall Black PU Tie Waist Detail Blazer
Tall Black PU Tie Waist Detail Blazer

PrettyLittleThing

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Black faux leather studded biker jacket
Black faux leather studded biker jacket

Missguided

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Real leather

Far less prone to wear and tear, buying real leather is the ultimate investment. It may cost more in the short term, but it will last much longer.

River Island leather biker jacket in chocolate
River Island leather biker jacket in chocolate

ASOS

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HANSEN & GRETEL Frankie Leather Jacket
HANSEN & GRETEL Frankie Leather Jacket

David Jones

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Leather look

For those who aren't interested in buying animal leather, there are some truly beautiful vegan leather options.

River Island faux leather biker jacket in black
River Island faux leather biker jacket in black

ASOS

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Distillers Leather Look Jacket Black
Distillers Leather Look Jacket Black

General Pants

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River Island oversized faux leather biker jacket in black
River Island oversized faux leather biker jacket in black

ASOS

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Designer

For the luxe-obsessed lady, here are our top picks for branded leather jackets this season.

MADEWELL Ultimate textured-leather biker jacket
MADEWELL Ultimate textured-leather biker jacket

NET-A-PORTER

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Coloured

Looking for a break from black? These pieces will add a splash of colour to your wardrobe.

Faux Leather Biker Jacket With Quilt Detail
Faux Leather Biker Jacket With Quilt Detail

boohoo

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Brown snake print faux leather biker jacket
Brown snake print faux leather biker jacket

Missguided

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Piper Petites Leather Jacket with Zip and Pockets
Piper Petites Leather Jacket with Zip and Pockets

Myer

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Tips for buying a leather jacket

Shape is everything

If you want a fitted style, make sure you are looking at leather jackets that taper in at the waist. If you buy a boxy style, it will have a relaxed, over-sized fit.

Most brands run small

Leather is an expensive fabric so many brands cut corners and make jackets slightly small to save on fabric. So, generally you will need to buy one size up. If you're a size 6, buy a size 8. If you're a size 8, buy a size 10 etc. If you have any questions about the sizing of specific brands, contact us through the comment box below.

Invest in something timeless

If you're going to drop big bucks on your leather jacket, you want it to last a few years. To avoid your investment piece looking out of date after one season, try choose a very simple and classic style. The plainer, the better. If you buy something with tassels, you could regret it next year.

Make it more expensive with less hardware

What gives away a cheap leather jacket? The metal hardware. While it's easy to make cheaper fabrics look more expensive than they are, a cheap zip will always look cheap, and they're more prone to rust and discolouration.

If you're not keen to spend a fortune on your jacket but you still want it to look expensive, look for a style with minimal zips and buttons.

Still too expensive? Here's your solution.

If you love the look of leather jackets but just can't justify the price, try nabbing yourself a bargain by shopping one on eBay.

Compare prices from various sellers or cut the price tag in half by buying one second-hand.

Black Women's Slim Fit Biker Diamond Quilted Real Leather Jacket-BNWT
Black Women's Slim Fit Biker Diamond Quilted Real Leather Jacket-BNWT

eBay

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Women Slim Leather Punk Jacket Outwear Biker Motorcycle Zipper Short Coat
Women Slim Leather Punk Jacket Outwear Biker Motorcycle Zipper Short Coat

eBay

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Womens PU Leather Zipper Jacket Punk Biker Motorcycle Coat Flight Outwear Tops
Womens PU Leather Zipper Jacket Punk Biker Motorcycle Coat Flight Outwear Tops

eBay

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Style inspiration

When it comes to leather jackets, we're taking style cues from our favourite fashion bloggers. Here's some effortlessly-cool style inspiration courtesy of Shine By Three, We Wore What and Friend in Fashion.

Friend in Fashion

Friend in Fashion leather jacket

We Wore What

we wore what leather jacket

Shine by Threeshine by three leather jacket

friend in fashion leather jacket

we wore what leather jacket

shine by three leather jacket

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