Forget Bomber Jackets—Stylish Women in L.A. and Paris Much Prefer This Elegant Jacket Trend

First, let's clarify one thing before you misunderstand me: Bomber jackets are timeless. I am not, in any way, telling you to send your classic vintage bomber to the donation bin. What I meant to get across in the headline above was that, right now, stylish women aren't grabbing for theirs and are instead attached to one specific piece of outerwear that, by now, everyone should own at least one version of. If you haven't already guessed, I'm referring to leather blazers, the elegant jacket option that well-dressed people in L.A. and Paris are leaning on heavily this fall. For proof, keep scrolling.

When I think of leather blazers and chic women, the first person who comes to mind is Jennifer Lawrence, who's been wearing her version from The Row—a now sold-out style called the Boise—all year long. She takes styling cues from the runways and will often pair hers with a button-down shirt of some sort and trousers, adding a trendy pair of slippers or flats to finish off the look. J.Law took a new styling route, though, the last time she wore her Boice blazer.

On Jennifer Lawrence: The Row blazer and Eva Two Leather Ballet Flats ($890); Lisa Eisner earrings

The No Hard Feelings actress was spotted in Los Angeles having dinner with a friend shortly after announcing that she and her husband Cooke Maroney are expecting their second child together. Lawrence topped a chocolate-brown shirt and midi skirt set with the blazer for the occasion. On the accessories front, she embellished with an oversize brown tote, black flats from The Row, and her go-to earrings of late by Lisa Eisner.

If you ask me, the versatility and ease of leather blazers are what makes them such a must-own piece in every chic woman's closet. They can be belted, cropped, fitted, or oversize. They can be styled with jeans, skirts, trousers, or dresses. Really, the possibilities are endless. Scroll down to see how other women in Los Angeles and Paris style theirs, and then shop the best leather jackets on the market for fall.

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This post was published at an earlier date and has since been updated.