News The Must-Have Summer-to-Fall Piece: 12 Perfect Motorcycle Jackets By Alexandra DeRosa Published on August 12, 2013 Pin Share Tweet Email Photo: Courtesy The switch from your summer wardrobe to fall staples can be a tricky one, but channeling your inner rebel with a leather jacket is sure to make the transition much easier. Leather recently became a seasonless fabric, and you can wear a tough topper as an in-between piece with everything in your wardrobe (think flowy dresses and sleek separates). But these aren't your old-school leather jackets -- the new class of moto silhouettes have gotten decked out in high-shine finishes, new bomber jacket shapes, color-blocked paneling, and texture beyond imagination. Click the photo to see faux, affordable, and splurge-worthy styles you'll want to wear season after season. [wrn_button url="https://www.instyle.com/instyle/package/general/photos/0,,20720151_20724458_30000962,00.html" text="See the Photos" title="See the Photos"] MORE:Born in August? You'll Love These Peridot PiecesInStyle's First-Ever Shoe Collection With Nine WestDelicate Jewelry That Tops Our Wish List 01 of 12 ALICE by Temperley Courtesy A peplum style crafted in leather and detailed with suede stitching is surely splurge-worthy. $930, net-a-porter.com. 02 of 12 Nasty Gal Courtesy Let go of warm weather in a white faux-leather jacket. $88, nastygal.com. 03 of 12 River Island Courtesy Spice up your outerwear wardrobe with multi-colored embellished sleeves. (Think of all the mix-and-match potential!) $360, riverisland.com 04 of 12 Michael Michael Kors Courtesy This washed leather jacket is color blocked to perfection and polished off with a metallic finish. $450, nordstrom.com. 05 of 12 Laundry By Shelli Segal Courtesy Fight chilly days with this two-toned belted topper. $300, nordstrom.com. 06 of 12 Free People Courtesy A pale pink hue adds a dose of femininity to this edgy style. $498, freepeople.com. 07 of 12 Topshop Courtesy Add a different silhouette to your leather jacket collection with this quilted bomber style. $320, topshop.com. 08 of 12 Diane von Furstenberg Courtesy Splurge Alert: Even though this topper may make a dent in your wallet, it will also hold a special place in your heart-and your closet. $2,000, dvf.com. 09 of 12 Mackage Courtesy An oversized collar adds refined glamour to this pastel moto jacket. $725, bloomingdales.com. 10 of 12 Mango Courtesy An asymmetrical zipper completes this tough topper. $189, mango.com. 11 of 12 Forever 21 Courtesy Crisp black and white teamed with chestnut brown has wear-with-anything potential. $40, forever21.com. 12 of 12 French Connection Courtesy Try a mixed-media piece to add contrast to your jacket collection. $198, frenchconnection.com. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit