The Way We Wear: bombers

In the second installment of our new “The Way We Wear” series, we looked at how the bomber lends itself to a multitude of styling opportunities. In the last few years, this jacket has gone from an in-the-know cover-up to an essential component of the winter wardrobe. Khaki’s been the favourite hue for a few seasons now, but it isn’t the only colour you need to keep up with. This year, it’s all about new shades, as well as ornamental and silken styles.

Make yours work for Mondays at the office, Thursday dinners with friends and Saturdays around town.

Whether you want to switch things up after a long day of corporate interactions, or have the freedom to take the same look from an AM meeting to dinner with friends, plisse culottes will put a high-fashion spin on your after-hours ensemble.

Sporty staples have become a mainstay of office looks, and have taken on the maturity of smart-casual staples in the process. Wear your bomber over a knit dress and then pair it with ankle boots, for a look that’s surprisingly timeless but right on trend.

Splitting your time between brunches, markets and friends houses requires an outfit that can keep up. Go for a classic look that can take you anyway while keeping you comfortable. This co-ord wouldn’t look out of place on a dance floor, but it’s still going to win you all of the style points at a weekend get together, too.