Street Style
Jul 15, 2017

The One Thing NYC and Paris Girls Wear Year-Round

by Aemilia Madden

If we made a poll on the one piece every woman should own, we're pretty sure a leather jacket would take the top spot. But how to wear a moto jacket? Look to the women of both New York and Paris to provide some inspiration. While each city has its own signature style, women from both locales often turn to a moto jacket to complete their outfit.

Both sleek and edgy, a moto jacket has the ability to add a little something special to just about any ensemble. Add it to jeans and a simple tee for a relaxed daytime ensemble, or throw it on over a slip dress for a going-out look that's oh so cool. And whether your style of choice is sleek or studded, there's really no going wrong with this piece. Curious to see how New York and Parisian women wear their moto jackets? Check out their looks below, and then shop a few of our favorite styles!

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Collage Vintage

A sleek jacket with trousers looks cool yet profesional.

Gigi Hadid in studded leather jacket NYFW

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Collage Vintage

Studs add an extra bit of edge.

Joanna Hillman in moto jacket and statement dress

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Style Du Monde

A feminine dress gets an instant bit of edge with a cropped moto.

Adenorah at Paris Fashion Week 2016

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Collage Vintage

A sleek cropped patent style gives a cool retro spin.

Caroline de Maigret at Moncler SS16 Paris Fashion Week

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Getty Images

An oversize jacket feels perfectly relaxed.

PeleCheCoco Leather Moto Jacket

Urban Outfitters PeleCheCoco Leather Moto Jacket ($275)

Everything you've been looking for in a leather jacket.

Mackage Kenya Jacket ($595)

This jacket has that perfect vintage-y feel.

Coach Moto Jacket

Coach Coach Moto Jacket ($1250)

This jacket epitomizes American cool.

Sleek Faux Leather Bolero

City Chic Sleek Faux Leather Bolero ($119)

A sophisticated take on the biker jacket.

Squad Goals Vegan Leather Jacket by Blank NYC at Free People

Blank NYC Squad Goals Vegan Leather Jacket ($128)

Not into leather? Go for this vegan leather alternative.

Bershka Vinyl Pocket Detail Jacket ($72)

The high-shine vinyl adds a fun texture to any look.

Leather Biker Jacket

H&M Leather Biker Jacket ($349)

Not your boyfriend's leather jacket…

Women's Aken Leather Moto Jacket

Isabel Marant Étoile Aken Leather Moto Jacket ($910)

Try throwing this jacket on with a T-shirt and a midi skirt.

Laer '90s Custom Moto Jacket ($2200)

An edgy cool take on the classic leather jacket.

Washed Leather Motorcycle Jacket

Madewell Washed Leather Motorcycle Jacket ($498)

This jacket has such an old-school feel.

Zip leather jacket

Mango Zip Leather Jacket ~~( $200)~~ $100

A simple jacket with zipper details.

Mustang Patent Biker Jacket

Muubaa Mustang Patent Biker Jacket ($495)

Throw it on with a feminine dress.

Vinyl motorcycle jacket-BLACK

3.1 Phillip Lim Vinyl Motorcycle Jacket ($450)

We love the sleek finish on this one.

Shrunken tumbled-leather biker jacket

Raey Shrunken Tumbled-Leather Biker Jacket ($918)

Oversize and cropped makes a surprisingly flattering combination.

Uniqlo Riders Jacket ($60)

This jacket goes with just about anything.

Jayne Classic

Veda Jayne Classic ($998)

It has all the classic touches.

Zara Leather Effect Jacket ($70)

The elbow padding gives the effect of a true motorcycle jacket.

Tatin leather moto jacket

Ganni Tatin Leather Moto Jacket ($1055)

Contrasting stitches add a fun touch to the traditional biker jacket.

Want more style advice? Here's how to wear a leather jacket for every occasion!