Bomber Jackets & Blousons for Men

Bomber Jackets & Blousons for Men

What is a men's bomber jacket?

The bomber jacket is a short, sporty jacket with the typical college or bomber collar made of elastic ribbing, which is repeated on the cuffs and hem. It originally comes from flight clothing and is a fashion classic today. Its defining features are the full-length zip and often patch pockets. At Tom Tailor you will find bomber jackets for men in various materials and colours, for example in cotton, in a suede look or as a college bomber jacket, in black, blue, green, red and more.

What is a men's blouson?

A blouson is a light jacket that gathers at the hem and cuffs and thus forms a loose, slightly billowing shape. The term comes from French and describes exactly this silhouette. Blousons often look a little cleaner and more versatile than a classic bomber jacket and, depending on the model, have a bomber, stand-up or lapel collar. At Tom Tailor there are blousons for men in piqué, with a stand-up collar or with a packable hood, among others.

What is the difference between a blouson and a bomber jacket?

The bomber jacket is a particular type of blouson: the blouson is the umbrella term for short jackets with an elastic, gathered hem, while the bomber jacket is the sporty version with the distinctive college/bomber collar. A blouson can also have a stand-up or lapel collar and therefore look a little smarter, whereas the bomber jacket always shows the typical ribbing at the collar. In practice, both terms are often used in a similar way.

Are bomber jackets and blousons still on trend?

Both are a firm part of men's fashion and keep coming back into style. Because they are cut short and easy to combine, they suit many modern looks, from sporty to smarter outfits. Whether as a light blouson for summer, a bomber jacket in a suede look or a water-repellent version in bomber style, they are available at Tom Tailor in different versions and remain a versatile companion.

When do you wear a bomber jacket and when a blouson?

Both are mainly suited to the transitional season in spring and autumn. A light, thin bomber jacket or a piqué blouson is an airy choice on mild days and in summer. For cooler or wetter days, models in firmer material or a water-repellent softshell in bomber style are a good option. If you are looking for a warmer jacket for winter, you would rather reach for a padded jacket; bombers and blousons are usually the lighter mid-layer.

How do you wear a men's bomber jacket?

A bomber jacket is uncomplicated and easy to combine in many ways. With jeans and a plain T-shirt you get a sporty, casual look, and with a chino it looks a little smarter. For extra warmth, wear a sweatshirt or a knitted jumper underneath. As for shoes, trainers suit a casual appearance, or boots for the colder season. If you like the leather look, you will also find it among the leather jackets.