Suede Bomber Jacket

This winter has been unbelievably mild in NYC. My heaviest coats haven’t left the closet yet and I’m not sure if they will at all this year.

It’s the last week of January and I find myself getting more use out of mid-weight jackets (like this badass suede bomber) than any of my heavy parkas.

Typically these would be more Spring-appropriate outfits, but I have to keep it real with what I’ve been wearing lately.

Here I styled a warm-but-not-heavy bomber jacket for three different mild winter occasions.

1. Business Casual

A bomber jacket in a classic shape, luxurious fabric (like leather or suede) and neutral color (like this awesome grey/olive) can easily swap-out a suit jacket to turn a “corporate” look into a “business casual” look.

As proof, this is actually the exact same outfit as the first look in this post, all I changed was the jacket (and scarf, of course).

A bomber jacket (whether it’s suede, denim, leather, cotton, etc.) should fit snug through the body and sleeve, and hit just a few inches below the waistband.

Suede bomber jacket by John Varvatos (50). Shirt and navy trousers (part of suit) by Michael Andrews Bespoke. Cashmere blend socks by Marcoliani. Loafers by Allen Edmonds. Tie bar by Tiffany & Co. Watch and alligator band by Montblanc. 

2. Watching the Game 

Like I said, this is usually one of my go-tos in the Spring.

It’s casual, easy, and masuline. Perfect for watching the game with the boys – either at the bar or the arena.

With a simple combination of v-neck sweater + chinos + shades, this is one of those “confident cool” looks that reminds me of the classic men of old Hollywood – guys like James Dean and Steve McQueen.

Suede bomber jacket by John Varvatos (50). Black v-neck sweater by H&M (M). Black alligator belt and silver buckle by Ralph Lauren Purple Label (36). Boots by Alexander McQueen (perhaps my favorite pair). Chinos by Helmut Lang (33). Shades by Persol. Watch and black alligator band by Montblanc.

3. Afternoon Errands/Evening Date

You have to adapt to unexpected weather. As I’ve written before: check the forecast and dress for the current conditions, not what you expect from the calendar’s precedent.

For all these in-between, kind-of-cold days I’ve found it comfortable to use a thin turtleneck as an insulating layer under a heavier sport shirt. Many of my looks are born out of practicality and comfort, and this is a good example.

Yet another way to wear that versatile turtleneck, as featured here.

This jacket works with just about everything. In truth, I was wearing a different jacket over this look and just quickly changed it to complete this blog entry.

That goes back to the thesis of this post – a wardrobe should be built with versatility and interchangeability as its top priorities.

Suede bomber jacket by John Varvatos (50). Turtleneck by Uniqlo (M). Denim shirt by Levis (M). Chinos by Helmut Lang (33). Suede loafers by Ralph Lauren. Burgundy socks by Marcoliani. Brown alligator belt and silver buckle by Ralph Lauren Purple Label. 

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