Choosing the style of a leather jacket is the fun part. Choosing the color is where most people hesitate. The trick is to start with what is already in your wardrobe, not with what looks best on the rack. Here is how each of the main colors behaves.
Black: the one that goes with everything
If you only ever own one leather jacket, black is the safest choice. It works with denim, with all-black outfits, over dresses and with tailored pieces, and it hides wear well. It suits a biker or moto cut especially well. Browse black styles in women's jackets and men's jackets.
Brown and cognac: warm and easy
Brown feels softer and more relaxed than black. Darker chocolate browns look classic and a little vintage; lighter cognac and tan shades feel warmer and more casual. Brown pairs beautifully with blue denim, cream, olive and other earth tones. Brown suede is a great choice if you want texture as well as color.
Cognac with blue denim and a cream knit — warm and easy.
Beige, camel and taupe: quiet and modern
Neutral light shades are the most modern-looking choice right now. They work with white, black, denim and every earth tone, and they make an outfit look lighter. A beige shacket or camel moto jacket is easy to wear in spring and fall. Light shades do show marks sooner, so they need a little more care — see our care guide.
Red and burgundy: the statement
A red leather jacket turns a simple outfit into a look. Wear it over black, white, grey or denim and keep everything else plain. Burgundy is the softer, darker version — still noticeable, but easier to wear every day.
Blue: unexpected but versatile
From light blue to steel blue to a bold cobalt, blue leather is more versatile than people expect. Lighter blues feel fresh with white and grey; deeper blues work almost like a neutral with black and denim.
Red and cobalt blue: two statement colors that still pair with black, white and denim.
Three quick questions to decide
- What color are most of your clothes? Mostly black and grey: choose black, red or blue. Mostly denim and earth tones: choose brown, cognac or beige.
- How often will you wear it? For almost every day, choose a neutral — black, brown or beige. For occasions, a color like red can be the better buy.
- How much care do you want to give it? Darker colors hide everyday marks. Light colors need a little more attention.
Many of our jackets come in more than one color, so you can choose the cut first and the color second. Every order has free 30-day returns, so if a color does not work with your wardrobe, you can exchange it. Explore the full range in our shop, or read how to style a shacket for outfit ideas.
