Update: This post was originally published on November 4, 2016.
No outerwear trend has caught on quite as rapidly as bomber jackets have over the past year. And we have our theories as to why that is. First, practicality. They're ideal for in between seasons and vary in weight and fabrication, meaning you'll be able to find one that's light enough for summer and also one that's warm enough for winter. Essentially, they're a year-round staple. Second, the Gigi factor. This trend quickly became a celebrity and supermodel favorite, and, truthfully, that's all it really took to go viral. And finally, personalization. There are enough options out there to truly find one that's all your own (and, as a bonus, they go hand-in-hand with 2016's pins-and-patches obsession).
Now that we've given you three solid reasons why bomber jackets are still the real style MVPs, click on to shop a whole bunch of picks that we bet will make their way into your closet pretty damn soon.
Rebecca Taylor Plaid Bomber, $ 695 $419, available at Rebecca Taylor.
M.A.P. Cherry Blossom Silk Bomber, $218, available at Soleil Blue.
Yummie Bomber Jacket, $198, available at Yummie.
Nikki Chasin Captain Reversible Bomber, $645, available at Garmentory.
& Other Stories Oversized Bomber Jacket, $195, available at & Other Stories.
ASOS Curv e Bomber Jacket, $41, available at ASOS.
Pixie Market Blue Zip Bomber Jacket, $177, available at Pixie Market.
Creatures of Comfort Ingall Jacket, $620, available at Mr. Larkin.
Abercrombie Wool-blend Bomber Jacket, $98 $58.80, available at Abercrombie.
Cheap Monday Parole Bomber, $117.07, available at Cheap Monday.
BDG Cozy Teddy Bomber Jacket, $99, available at Urban Outfitters.
CF. Goldman Faux Fur Mini Jacket, $1,234, available at Assembly.
Elie Saab Embellished Tulle Bomber Jacket, $4,800, available at Net-A-Porter.
Free People Ruched Velvet Bomber, $148, available at Free People.
Gap ColdControl Max Puffer Bomber Jacket, $138, available at Gap.
Front Row Shop Black Faux Fur Mink Fur Spliced Bomber Jacket, $132 $99, available at Front Row Shop.
H&M Pilot Jacket, $49.99, available at H&M.
J.O.A. Burgundy Pony Hair Bomber, $105, available at J.O.A.
Hyein Seo Oversized Neon Print MA-1, $750, available at Shop Super Street.
Loéil Farrow Bomber Jacket, $262, available at Loéil.
Missguided Satin Quilted Bomber Jacket, $59.50, available at Missguided.
Obey Nomad Jacket, $238, available at Obey.
ASOS Satin Ruffle Bomber, $89, available at ASOS.
Rocket x Lunch R Sleeve Fur Jumper, $258, available at W Concept.
Off-White Metallic Taffeta Bomber Jacket, $2,425, available at Net-A-Porter.
The Arrivals Arne Aero Bomber, $325, available at The Arrivals.
Topshop Velvet Embroidered Bomber Jacket, $130, available at Topshop.
Unravel Sartorial Tuxedo Bomber, $1,238, available at Fwrd by Elyse Walker.
Zara Glossy Embroidered Bomber Jacket, $99.90, available at Zara.
Mango Long Zipped Bomber, $99.99, available at Mango.
Givenchy Satin Bomber Jacket, $1,936, available at MatchesFashion.com.
Petite Studio Evergreen Bomber, $119, available at Petite Studio.
Christy Dawn Chandler Jacket, $258, available at Christy Dawn.
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