If we made a poll on the one piece every woman should own, we're pretty sure a leather jacket would take the top spot. But how to wear a moto jacket? Look to the women of both New York and Paris to provide some inspiration. While each city has its own signature style, women from both locales often turn to a moto jacket to complete their outfit.
Both sleek and edgy, a moto jacket has the ability to add a little something special to just about any ensemble. Add it to jeans and a simple tee for a relaxed daytime ensemble, or throw it on over a slip dress for a going-out look that's oh so cool. And whether your style of choice is sleek or studded, there's really no going wrong with this piece. Curious to see how New York and Parisian women wear their moto jackets? Check out their looks below, and then shop a few of our favorite styles!
The New York Take
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A sleek jacket with trousers looks cool yet profesional.
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Studs add an extra bit of edge.
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A feminine dress gets an instant bit of edge with a cropped moto.
The Parisian Take
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A sleek cropped patent style gives a cool retro spin.
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An oversize jacket feels perfectly relaxed.
Shop Moto Jackets
Urban Outfitters
PeleCheCoco Leather Moto Jacket
Everything you've been looking for in a leather jacket.
Mackage
Kenya Jacket
This jacket has that perfect vintage-y feel.
Coach
Coach Moto Jacket
This jacket epitomizes American cool.
City Chic
Sleek Faux Leather Bolero
A sophisticated take on the biker jacket.
Forever 21
Plus Size Floral Moto Jacket
Rose detailing is so in right now.
Blank NYC
Squad Goals Vegan Leather Jacket
Not into leather? Go for this vegan leather alternative.
Bershka
Vinyl Pocket Detail Jacket
The high-shine vinyl adds a fun texture to any look.
H&M
Leather Biker Jacket
Not your boyfriend's leather jacket…
Express
(Minus the) Leather Star Studded Moto Jacket
We can't help but love the little star details.
Isabel Marant Étoile
Aken Leather Moto Jacket
Try throwing this jacket on with a T-shirt and a midi skirt.
Laer
'90s Custom Moto Jacket
An edgy cool take on the classic leather jacket.
Madewell
Washed Leather Motorcycle Jacket
This jacket has such an old-school feel.
Mango
Zip Leather Jacket
A simple jacket with zipper details.
Muubaa
Mustang Patent Biker Jacket
Throw it on with a feminine dress.
3.1 Phillip Lim
Vinyl Motorcycle Jacket
We love the sleek finish on this one.
Raey
Shrunken Tumbled-Leather Biker Jacket
Oversize and cropped makes a surprisingly flattering combination.
Uniqlo
Riders Jacket
This jacket goes with just about anything.
Veda
Jayne Classic
It has all the classic touches.
Zara
Leather Effect Jacket
The elbow padding gives the effect of a true motorcycle jacket.