Black leather bomber jackets for women

Fit is where these three differ most. The Noir Arden Zip-Front Jacket has a streamlined cropped fit and is currently available in size L. The Noctelle Zipline Bomber has a contemporary silhouette and is currently available in size L.

The L-Khat is the only one made to order, which is why it comes in the full range from XXS to 4XL. Whichever you choose, measure your bust, waist, hip and upper arm and compare them with the size guide. If you are between sizes at the bust, go up; if you are between sizes at the hip only, stay. A stylist will also check your size on a free 15-minute call before you order.

Black reads sharper and more formal than most colours, so it suits tailored trousers at work. For weekends, tuck a white tee into high-waist jeans so the waist stays visible above the ribbed hem, then add retro sneakers. Over a slip dress, let the dress run past the hem rather than stop beside it.

The one thing black cannot do is lift an outfit that is already dark. An all-black look can flatten the jacket, so give it something to sit against: a white tee, a cream knit or a light shirt underneath. If you are weighing black against a warmer colour, black or brown: which to buy first walks through the decision using what you already own.

Wipe off dust with a dry, soft cloth after wear and clean marks with a damp cloth. Hang the jacket on a wide wooden or padded hanger so the shoulders keep their shape, never on a wire hanger. If it gets wet, blot it rather than rubbing, and let it dry at room temperature away from radiators and direct sun.

Once or twice a year, work a small amount of leather conditioner into the surface with a soft cloth, leave it for twenty minutes and buff. Sheep leather such as the L-Khat is softer than most hides, so use a light hand. The full routine, including stains, is in the leather care guide.