Leather Bomber Jackets for Women: How to Choose the Cut, and the Styles to Buy

The short answer: choose a cropped leather bomber if you mostly wear high waists and dresses, and a longer one if you live in jeans. Look for soft lamb leather, a ribbed hem that sits on the waist, and a collar you like. The new Cropped Leather Bomber Black is our pick. Shop every bomber jacket and leather jacket at Coveti, and the full ROTATE Birger Christensen collection.

The bomber started as a flight jacket and became the most wearable leather jacket there is: shorter and softer than a biker, easier over a dress. ROTATE Birger Christensen is the Copenhagen label Jeanette Madsen and Thora Valdimars founded in 2018 with the Danish house Birger Christensen. It started with a handful of party dresses and still builds every collection around going out. This season it cuts its bombers cropped and wide, with contrast panels and faux fur.

Cropped vs classic: which length?

• Cropped: stops at the waist. It is the better choice over dresses and high-waisted trousers, and it shows off a peplum underneath.
• Classic: sits at the hip. More casual, and warmer.
• Oversized: dropped shoulders and volume sleeves. Wear it with something slim.

What leather should you look for?

Lamb leather is the softest and lightest, which is why it suits a bomber; it moves like a fabric. Suede panels add texture. Bonded leather is warmer and stiffer. The ROTATE cropped bomber is lamb leather, with smooth and suede finishes in contrasting panels.

Our picks: leather and faux fur bombers

1. Cropped Leather Bomber Black

A cropped black bomber in lamb leather with contrast smooth and suede panels, a classic collar, a front zip, wide volume sleeves with ribbed cuffs, and a ribbed hem. It is lined, and the brand says it fits true to size.

2. Faux Fur Collar Bomber Denim

Not leather, but a bomber worth knowing: oversized organic cotton denim with a big faux fur shawl collar and trim. ROTATE recommends sizing down one to two sizes.

3. Faux Fur Collar Bomber Black

The black version of the faux fur bomber, smarter and easier to wear over evening clothes.

4. Biker Leather Jacket Dark Brown

If you want the classic biker instead, a dark brown leather that will soften with wear.

5. Fitted Leather Jacket Black

A fitted black leather jacket for those who prefer a closer line than a bomber.

What to wear with a leather bomber jacket

• Over a dress: a cropped bomber over a slip, mesh and sequin dress is the easiest way to toughen up evening wear.
• With trousers: ROTATE styles its bomber with matching leather wide straight pants, a strong head to toe look.
• With denim: straight jeans and a fine knit for weekends.

Frequently asked questions

Are leather bomber jackets in style?

Yes. Cropped and oversized leather bombers run through the Autumn Winter 2026 collections, often with suede panels and faux fur.

Should a leather bomber be tight?

No. A bomber should be easy across the shoulders and back, gathered by the ribbed hem and cuffs. If you can barely lift your arms, go up a size.

How do you care for a lamb leather jacket?

Keep it on a wide hanger away from heat and damp, and take it to a leather specialist for cleaning. Let rain dry naturally, never on a radiator.

What is the difference between a bomber and a biker jacket?

A bomber has a straight zip, ribbed cuffs and hem, and a softer shape. A biker has an asymmetric zip, a wide collar and a fitted cut.

Where is the ROTATE leather bomber made?

The Cropped Leather Bomber Black is produced in India, in lamb leather, and lined in recycled nylon with elastane.