Suede Jacket Guide: Bombers, Blazers, Shackets and Trench Coats

Suede Jacket Guide: Bombers, Blazers, Shackets and Trench Coats

A suede jacket is the layer that makes jeans and a plain tee look planned. This edit gathers real and faux suede in every shape, from cropped bombers to long belted trenches. Pick the cut that suits how you dress and let the texture do the rest.

The suede jacket, in every shape

A good suede jacket is the easiest way to give a plain outfit some depth, because the texture catches light in a way smooth leather does not. This edit runs from cropped and boxy cuts to long belted coats, so there is a suede jacket for every kind of closet. Start with the group that matches the shape you already wear.

More classic suede jackets

These are the clean, slightly worn-in styles that look better the more you wear them. Pair them with straight jeans and flat boots.

Still more classic suede jackets

The classics are the straight, collared jackets that work over a tee, a knit or a dress. They are the safest place to start if this is your first one.

Faux suede jackets

Faux suede gives the same soft, matte look with a lighter feel. These are easy to wear on mild days when a full-weight jacket would be too much.

More faux suede jackets

The faux styles lean fashion-forward, with studs, fringe and bold collars. They are good for trying a trend without a big commitment.

Coats and trenches

Long suede coats and trenches turn into the outfit itself. Belt one over simple basics and the look is done.

Bomber and aviator styles

Bombers and aviators bring a sportier line, with ribbed cuffs and a zip front. They look best with wide trousers or a slip skirt.

Cropped and boxy suede jackets

Cropped and boxy jackets sit at the waist and finish high-rise denim neatly. They are the shape to pick if you like to show off a long line below.

Moto and trucker styles

Moto and trucker shapes add an edge to a soft fabric. They look good over a slip dress or with faded denim.

Suede blazers

A suede blazer is the dressier way to wear the material. It carries from the office to dinner without much changing.

More from the edit

A few more pieces from the edit that did not fit the other groups.

Making a suede jacket last

Brush it lightly with a suede brush and keep it away from heavy rain. Store it on a wide hanger so the shoulders hold their shape.