I mean, if we’re talking about what makes a bomber jacket, it should be the shape, sure, but it should really be centered around the fact that they were made to go to high altitudes and cold air with 20th century pilots. A B-3 bomber, so does an MA-1 Bomber. When we talk lightweight bomber, we start to lose the connecting thread of the category.
But damn if that shape doesn’t look good when you knock a bit of stuffing out of it. A lightweight bomber—which really starts to overlap with Harringtons, and any jacket with elasticized cuff and waist—has aura, as the kids say. It’s the sort of jacket that says “I’ve got a modest investment portfolio, can (sorta) read a wine list, and most definitely own a bed with a headboard.” The sort of jacket other guys see and think “damn, that boy’s got taste.” Shackets and utility jackets are great, don’t get us wrong.
But in the world of transitional weather jackets, these sporty bomber-derived shapes always trend toward the top of our list. They’re sturdy, but not cumbersome; classic, yet stylish; edgy, albeit polished (especially when you add in a brisk breeze). And you can wear them just about anywhere—the office, errands, dinner and drinks, even to throw on before you head to the gym.
Before you go straight into the hefty bombers that’ll stand up to the brutal cold in the depths of winter, start here. Get more style umph out of your transitional wardrobe. Buy this bomber, and it’ll quickly become your most worn piece of the season.
At under $100, it’s classic in a way that embodies the “I’ll just throw this on” mentality. You can wear it anywhere and with just about everything. Even if you haven’t got a fashionable bone in your body, this jacket will make you look like you do.
Sizes: XS-XXLMaterial: 98% Cotton, 2% Spandex There’s something about this slate blue bomber that feels very “driving a sports car along the Amalfi coast or French Riviera.” It’s sporty (largely thanks to a two tone weave, and some ruching along the waist and cuffs), but the cut, collar, and color still give it that elevated feel. Pair with some pristine white trainers and aviators. Sizes: XS-XXLMaterial: 53% Wool, 47% Cotton Look, there’s no shiny certificate that officially dubs you an “adult.” But this 90s-inspired Todd Snyder jacket gets pretty damn close.
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