One Jacket, Three Ways: How to Get a Whole Season Out of a Faux Leather Jacket

 

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The smartest closet move isn't buying ten new pieces. It's buying one piece that works ten different ways. And if there's one item that can go from a Tuesday coffee run to a Saturday night out without missing a beat, it's a faux leather jacket.

Fashion Nova has a whole Faux Leather Jackets section for the ladies, with moto, bomber, puffer and trench styles, and the Men's Jackets & Coats section carries faux leather and bomber options for the fellas. Pick a neutral one and you've got a foundation for the whole season. Here's how to flip it three ways.

WAY ONE: THE DAYTIME STREET FIT

Throw the jacket over a hoodie. That's it. That's the fit. The hoodie pokes out at the hood and the cuffs, giving you a layered look that's warmer than it looks. Fellas, pair it with baggy or straight-leg jeans and sneakers. Ladies, go with leggings or wide-leg jeans and chunky sneakers or boots.

This is the fit for errands, campus, the studio, or any day you want to look like you tried without actually trying.

WAY TWO: THE DINNER FIT

Swap the hoodie for a turtleneck or a fine-knit sweater. Fashion Nova's men's sweater section has turtlenecks, and the women's side has a Knit Sweaters page. A black turtleneck under a black jacket is one of the cleanest looks in fashion, period.

Fellas, add a pair of trousers and boots or loafers. Ladies, try a midi skirt or tailored pants with heeled boots. The jacket keeps it from feeling too formal, and the knit keeps it from feeling too rough.

WAY THREE: THE NIGHT-OUT FIT

Now turn it all the way up. Put the jacket over something with shine or polish. Ladies, the Satin Edit is built for this. Fellas, grab a sharp button-up from the Men's Going Out Clothing section and leave the top button open. Ladies can also go with a mini dress and let the jacket play bodyguard against the cold.

Shine or crisp cotton against leather creates contrast, and contrast is what makes a fit pop in low-light flicks. Finish with your best shoes and one accessory, like a chain or statement earrings.

KEEP YOUR JACKET IN ROTATION

1. Go neutral first. Black or brown works with almost everything you already own.

2. Check the shoulders. The seam should sit right at your shoulder. That's the difference between "fits" and "fits right."

3. Change the inner layer, not the jacket. Hoodie, knit, satin. Same jacket, three moods.

4. Hang it up. Don't fold faux leather. Hang it so it keeps its shape.

One jacket. Three fits. Zero excuses. Build your version and see how far one piece can take you.

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