How to Wear a Moto Jacket at Any Age: Chic Styles for Over 40
A moto jacket adds a youthful, edgy touch to whatever you pair it with. But if you can’t help thinking it will leave you looking like an aging biker, you probably don’t realize that Moto jackets come in more styles than you’d think.
Choosing the right one makes all the difference.
In this post, I’m sharing the most wearable moto jacket styles for women over 40, along with real outfit examples to show how each one works. If you’re looking for inspiration and want to see different options side by side, you’re in the right place.
Classic Edgy Black Moto Jacket
This style of jacket instantly comes to mind when you think of a moto jacket. It’s cropped, black leather, rock ‘n’ roll, and edgy.
How to wear it? Black leather can be challenging to wear after 40 if it feels too biker gang for you; no worries. A little less hardware can make all the difference. A scarf helps break up all that high-contrast black, too.
Feminine Colored Leather Moto Jacket
A colored leather moto jacket is my favorite kind to wear because it’s livelier, less intimidating and more feminine than a classic black one. It doesn’t have to be bright. Even a brown leather moto jacket is friendlier than an inky black one.
Burgundy is also more welcoming. It’s richer than red, not as harsh as black, and always looks sophisticated. Have a closer look at my favorite burgundy leather moto jacket and how I styled it.
Relaxed Suede Moto Jacket
If you prefer a softer look, a suede biker jacket is a little more refined than a tough gal leather one. Here I’ve pair it with a chunky white turtleneck and black jeans.
Cozy Fabric Moto Jacket
When Leather or suede is not your cup of tea, there’s always a fabric moto jacket. This perky black-and-white check moto jacket is classic and polished. If it looks familiar to you, it’s because I shared this tweed moto jacket earlier with a red sweater and flare jeans.
I also wanted to show you what it looked like with these black suede skinny jeans, high boots, and a white turtleneck sweater.
This is a classic moto jacket, but the fabric, print, and absence of hardware make it softer and more approachable.
This traditional check print works with pretty much everything. And the fabric is soft, nubby, and textured, which brings warmth and friendliness to the biker vibe. Bonus: you can hand-wash this cloth moto jacket and hang it dry!
To finish off the look, I added this red Gucci bag for some punch. This cozy fabric moto jacket is a great addition to any wardrobe since most gals usually already own black jeans, a white sweater, and black boots.
Are there any other styles of moto jackets you love or wear?
great post!
I own one! It was my first purchase when I tried to figure out how to dress after 40, especially with this midlife body! They are so prevalent everywhere that I don’t feel like I’m making a big statement when I wear them. And if I don’t like wearing the black one I reach for my pink or white one! Such a good look for my apple-shaped body too! I’d say it’s a wardrobe staple for anyone who wants to add a little edgy look.
Julia
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