Style Guide: How to style and wear aviator jacket this winter?

When the cold winter days arrive we all want to get bundled up into cozy and warm outerwear and one of those essential winter outerwear pieces is the aviator jacket. This jacket was originally called flight jacket, bomber jacket or so called bombardier jacket and eventually became part of popular culture and apparel. Because of its versatility and edgy vibe, fashion houses designers like Rag&Bone, Burberry Prorsum, Belstaff, 3.1 Phillip Lim and Julien MacDonald have made them an essential part of their fall/winter collections each season. We can learn from designers how to rock the aviator jacket. For example, inspired by youth and rebellious spirit Belstaff combines their leather and classic wax cotton aviator jackets with leather pants and skinny pants. On the other side Burberry Prorsum’s cropped shearling aviator jacket is given an feminine touch by styling it with colorful printed maxi dresses and skirts.

So where to shop for budget friendly aviator jackets? The options are numerous and here are some of our favorite aviator jackets from high-street brands to those for more expensive tastes…

Nasty Gal Desert Rider Sherpa Moto Jacket ($168.73) – The Desert Rider Moto Jacket has a distressed faux leather exterior with sherpa lining, zip closures at front and pockets, and waist tie. It’s cozy gear for crazy nights. Pair it with high-waisted skinnies, a vintage tee, and an open road.

Acne Studios Velocite black w stone (2800$) – Acne Studios Velocite black stone is an oversized jacket combining thick, soft lamb shearling with straps and a belt of heavy leather. Shearling exposed at collar, cuffs, and hem; thick leather straps at collar and sleeves; diagonal zipper closure.

Forever 21 Faux Shearling Moto Jacket (71$) – Your cool factor will shoot through the roof with this faux suede moto jacket! We could rave about the asymmetrical zipper front, zippered front pockets, or the zippered long sleeves. However, it is the faux shearling lining and notched collar that truly has us impressed. Complete with a faux fur trim throughout, we plan on wearing this with jeans, leggings, you name it.

MANGO faux shearling-lined aviator jacket (90$) – Faux shearling-lined jacket with faux leather trims. Tabbed funnel neck, twin side zip pockets and tabbed waist.