Jacket season is upon us, and as you dust off your leather jackets, bombers, fuzzy faux-fur toppers, and so forth, there's yet another trend that should join your outerwear repertoire: patent leather. In short, the best patent leather jackets are a sleek and expensive-looking trend and one you can actually score no matter your budget.
Since this trend has been on the market for a couple of seasons, its offerings are accessible and varied. This includes everything from classic black numbers and bold hues to moto silhouettes and trenches. With this in mind, we've put together the best ones that you can buy right now. Whether it's a splurge or a cheap thrill, that's your call.
Let this green number do all the talking.
This jacket can be very casual or very fancy, depending on how you style it.
Kind of blue, kind of black, still a winner.
We're loving the crinkled detail of this jacket.
Why not own a bold red jacket?
The grommets add a nice twist to this trend.
Don't have to worry about stains with this white jacket.
Now, this is a chic trench coat.
Colored patent jackets are a thing.
This will be your new favorite piece.
If you love biker jackets, this one is for you.
Or if want to switch your biker jackets up, opt for a pink patent one.
Chic is an understatement.
Fleece jackets more your thing? Check out these affordable ones.
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