TO flying among the outerwear trends in Autumn-Winter 2025/2026 is the aviator-style bomber jacket, in all its variations. In solid color nylon in military green, black or burgundy, as the stylists dictate; coated in leather or Varsity variant with contrasting cuffs and applied patches, as long as it is oversized and with an unmistakable 90s flavor.
Directly from the era of the legendary paninaria historic youth movement that marked the trends of an era with their outfits, the bomber jacket is still going strong today. From 20 to 30, from 40 to 50 and 60: a jacket that knows no limits of age, as well as style. For the incurably nostalgic: here it is 5 look ideas with the ultimate youth jacket that embrace every generation.
At 20, college with a check
A flannel shirt like under a jacket, or a kilt skirt in the latest fashion. Whichever checked piece you choose, it goes perfectly with the bomber jacket. And it gives the look of younger people a touch of refined and well-studied style. To try in and around the University.
At 30, with a midi skirt
The casual spirit of the sporty nylon bomber jacket is enhanced by contrast with the elegant knee-length skirt. An ideal outfit to try at 30, even in the office: Just complete the ensemble with some chic shoes, like a pair of knee-high boots.
Aviator bomber and midi skirt, the chic look to try at 30 (Spotlight Launchmetrics).
At 40, in a man’s shirt
How to make the maxi bomber jacket sophisticated? The trick to copy at 40: first of all, focus on a model with a warm and neutral colour. But even for those who still feel like they’re in college and prefer the varsity jacket, the trick is always the same: a masculine shirt light blue or white, to be worn visible with the jacket open or peeking out from the hem.
The oversized bomber jacket on the blue shirt, for fashionable forty-year-olds (Spotlight Launchmetrics).
At 50, rock with leather
At 50, the bomber jacket becomes the original piece to make even the most minimal look cool. For those who care about honoring their age, the secret is focus on jackets with maxi proportions but in basic colours. Black on black, to enhance the total black outfit with leather trousers; or Teddy jacket style, to look a few years younger.
Maxi bomber jacket and leather trousers, rocking out at 50 (Photo by Gilbert Carrasquillo/GC Images).
At 60, casual with denim
Once you have achieved a certain awareness of personal style, the look knows no limits. For sixty-year-old women, the bomber jacket is that original outerwear that allows you to noticeably rejuvenate the look.
In full style with the maxi bomber jacket and straight jeans, at sixty and always (Photo by Christian Vierig/Getty Images).
A pair of faded or dark jeans is enough, just like in the 90s, to wear the bomber jacket and return to your youth. On your feet, some hyper-modern sharp boots or mules.
Forever sandwiching.