6 trendy bomber jackets that will keep you warm at the office

If there’s only one thing you can add to your wardrobe this season, make it the bomber jacket. Read on to find out our favourites and cop one right now

By Cheng Jee Yan - 30 Mar 2016

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Quick fashion history lesson: The MA-1 bomber jacket or flight jacket refers to a cover-up originally created for military pilots. These were usually made of heavyweight nylon featuring banded cuffs and a single zip front closure.

Over the last few decades, this utilitarian jacket has been reinvented in many ways. Recently, they’ve made their way into womenswear, making quite the statement in the runway collections and on the streets. There are many iterations of them in luxurious fabrics and feminine patterns Ã¢â‚¬â€think soft silk, intricate embroidery, zip-ups with a metallic sheenÃ¢â‚¬â€so much so that you’ll be hard pressed to find something that you don’t fancy.

Practicality is having a major moment in fashion right now, so when you have something that is equal parts form and function, it will definitely take off. Trust us, this jacket is guaranteed to impress all your co-workers while keeping you warm at the same time!

Click next to see our top picks and join the bomber movement now.

1. Viscose floral embroidered jacket, $159 by Zara

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If you’ve always loved a good floral print but never managed to muster the courage to try them out for fear that you will look way too girly (read: yours truly), rejoice! The bomber jacket is your answer.

2. Polyester longline padded bomber, $88.18 by ASOS

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2016 sees frosty pastels taking the reins, and the Rose Quartz was named as one of the official colours of the year by Pantone. I love how this colour gives the tough utilitarian jacket a flourish of femininity.

3. Polyester MA-1 bomber jacket, $126 by Topshop

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Bursting with street-savvy attitude, this long-sleeved jacket will be a refreshing addition to your outerwear collection.

4. Cotton bomber jacket, $99 by Mango

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Have a strict office dress code? Look out for jackets with more cotton in its composition. This stiff material looks more structured and professional.

5. Quilted satin bomber jacket, $396.83 by Ganni

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The combination of quilted design and deep blue satin puts a luxurious stamp on this much-loved label.

6. Nylon embellished bomber jacket, $329 by DKNY

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Add a touch of glamour to your outfit with this bomber jacket in classic black. The embellishments that adorn the front make it look just as good worn casually in the day as it will in the evening.