Must-Have Leather Jackets

This yummy Vince leather jacket is even better looking in person (I've been admiring it in a store for quite some time). With its sleeker-than-most styling (I love the mandarin collar and lack of flaps, folds and other distractions), it makes the perfect "It" leather jacket of the season. Another great point are the less-harsh-than-black colors of army green or charcoal to choose from: both of these neutrals will go with almost anything that black will.

If you want a dressier leather jacket (even office ready for the casual workplace) opt for the clean-lined looks of this scuba-style jacket from Avanti. It will update everything you wear it with, without adding bulk.

There are almost no words for how much I love this Betsey Johnson red leather jacket! The combination of bright red lambskin (super soft), an edgy military cut (this cut will give you curves if you don't have them, but is structured enough to flatter curvy girls) and sweet heart-shaped buttons make this a really fun version of the season's leather jackets.

Whether you're out to save the animals or just save a buck, this pleather (fake leather) motorcycle jacket from American Rag will do the trick. It's priced at less than $100, but still packs all of the style punch of pricier styles, including a tough-looking foldover collar and asymmetrical zipper.

Although I really like a traditional black leather jacket, a brown version has a softer, more sophisticated look to it and the hue flatters skin tones better than black (which can sometimes look harsh.)

This rich toffee-colored jacket features sleek aviator styling; zip cuffs and tab collar add to the clean silhouette.

Soften up the edgy motorcycle style with this black leather version in washed leather. Military-style epaulets on the shoulder and bold zipper give this 7 for All Mankind black leather jacket a borrowed-from-the-boys style.