*Not* Blazers—The Anti-Trend Jacket Stylish Women Over 50 Are Pairing With Skirts in Paris, L.A., and NYC.

      As a fashion editor, I frequently receive inquiries regarding timeless investments. While incorporating a trendy viral product into your wardrobe can be exciting, there’s nothing quite like the satisfaction of purchasing something that won’t quickly fall out of style. A prime example is the leather motorcycle jacket. Regardless of the wearer's age, personal style, or length of ownership, those who own moto jackets never regret their decision—not once. It’s an item you can repeatedly reach for. However, if you have any hesitations about buying one, consider this: to emphasize the timelessness of leather motorcycle jackets, look at Demi Moore, Cindy Crawford, and Amber Valletta—three stylish women over 50 who have embraced leather jackets for years and continue to wear them frequently. This style has become a fundamental part of their wardrobes and likely always will be.

      Recently, I saw Moore in an oversized version while walking her dog Pilaf in New York City. She paired it with a sheer lace maxi skirt, a button-down shirt, knee-high boots, and Brandon Maxwell's trending newspaper kiss-lock bag from the S/S 26 show in September. Although the bag and lace details on her skirt exude elegance, her leather jacket and all-black outfit added an edgy touch, perfectly suited for Manhattan.

      During Paris Fashion Week at the end of September, Valletta was seen at the Saint Laurent S/S 26 show, alongside several house friends, including Hailey Bieber and Zoë Kravitz. For this event, the supermodel wore a Saint Laurent leather jacket that combined a motorcycle style with a bomber design, styled without anything underneath, complemented by a high-low black miniskirt, sheer tights, and patent-leather pumps. To enhance the '80s vibe, she accessorized with two silver cuff bracelets. Kate Moss also sported a similar leather jacket in Paris during fashion week, but she paired hers with lace-trim shorts and fishnet stockings.

      Lastly, in the spring, Crawford was photographed in a leather motorcycle jacket, but this time in California, not New York or Paris, showcasing the versatility of this outerwear silhouette. She was leaving a dinner with Kate Hudson at Giorgio Baldi in Santa Monica, wearing a cropped version of the jacket along with a black T-shirt and a matching midi skirt featuring a high slit. She completed her effortless, off-duty look with tall black boots and a coordinating shoulder bag.

      Clearly, a black leather motorcycle jacket is suitable for any occasion, in any city, and with any outfit, although it pairs particularly well with skirts, especially black ones. There’s an inherent elegance in the combination of black skirts and leather jackets. There’s no need to question it—the blend simply works.

      Scroll down to discover your perfect forever leather motorcycle jacket.

      Shop Leather Motorcycle Jackets:

      - Sam Edelman: Leather Moto Jacket

      - Vince: Oversize Leather Biker Jacket

      - AllSaints: Balfern Leather Biker Jacket

      - Saint Laurent: Bomber Jacket in Bubbled Lambskin

      - We the Free: Mina Leather Jacket

      - NOUR HAMMOUR: Ariste Oversized Paneled Leather Jacket

      - MANGO: Faux Leather Moto Jacket

      - Found: Leather Pocket Jacket