The item: why you need a cropped bomber jacket

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With the change of season fast approaching, we’re focussing on a trendy and useful autumn/winter item: the cropped bomber jacket.
Did you know that the bomber jacket was originally designed to keep pilots warm in the cockpits during WWI? Well, it’s thanks to them that we now have this versatile winter staple in our lives, and we’re crushing even harder on its mini – the cropped bomber.
Written by Jocelyn Stiebel

Free 2BU cropped hooded bomber jacket 399.95 each


WHY WE WANT IT

The bomber jacket has always had a stubborn streak of badassery, with some serious cool factor points for the wearer. It’s also the perfect outerwear for those in-between months, when the weather is as confused as a chameleon in a bag of skittles. And the cropped version adds yet another personality trait to this go-to piece: sass. Plus, the cropped bomber jacket provides a neater, more cinched-in alternative to the oversized, baggy versions out there.


HOW TO WEAR IT


1. With a cropped top (duh)

This is a no-brainer. Whether it’s your favourite spaghetti-strap or logo tee, a cropped bomber looks, well, bomb with a midriff-baring top. And the best part is that you can choose literally any bottom you like – from minis and midis to trousers and shorts. The choice is yours. As for shoes? The casual nature of the bomber goes perfectly with a pair of heels. Trust us.

Free 2BU drawcord ribbed top 179.95
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Free 2BU sheer lace top 199.95
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Free 2BU striped knit top 199.95
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2. Layered over a dress


Street style, NYFW AW18
A bomber jacket over a dress is the perfect combination of chic and cool. It’s one of the easiest looks to put together and only needs light accessorising. Since we’re heading into the colder months, a pair of sneakers or boots work perfectly.

Free 2BU side stripe bodycon dress 299.95
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Free 2BU floral mesh maxi dress 349.95
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Free 2BU sweetheart neckline denim dress 299.95
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3. With sneakers


Street style, NYFW AW20
Cool should be paired with cool – so it’s only natural that the cropped bomber and the sneaker go hand in hand.

Free 2BU hiking sneakers 359.95
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Skechers UNO Stand On Air sneakers 1049
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Puma Adela Core sneakers 899.95
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4. As a statement


Street style, PFW AW19/20
What’s not to love about statement fashion? And we are feeling all kinds of inspired by this tonal in-your-face orange look. Like we said, this is inspirational, so no matter what colour bomber you choose, plan your entire outfit to match the tone of your jacket. The tonal look isn’t going anywhere, and neither is the cropped bomber, so you may as well marry the two for a look that’s completely dope.

Fashion editor: Rushana Burton. Fashion assistant: Primrose Skolo. Creative director: Taryn Rhoda. Stills photographer: André Wepener/Pixel Lounge.




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