Cynthia Erivo Made the Case to Ditch Your Winter Jacket for This Classic Staple

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This winter did not come to play. The winter solstice brought the first snow of the season to New York City, dropping temperatures to the teens and urging New Yorkers to trade their fashionable jackets for winter coats. But Wicked actress Cynthia Erivo has a different proposition: what if we just switched our traditional winter coats for leather bomber jackets?

Over the weekend, the Golden Globes nominee stepped out for a Q&A alongside Jessica Chastain, wearing a decidedly fall-ish outfit. She sported a mesh-like top and suede pants paired with over-the-knee leather boots. To battle the cold, Erivo chose an olive green leather bomber jacket that gave the otherwise winter-ready outfit a stylish twist. And that's because when the winter solstice passes, we all have the urge to just curl up inside massive puffer coats. But Erivo's outfit suggests you can defy the cold—with the help of an olive green bomber jacket.

Zara Faux Leather Bomber Jacket

$60 at zara.com

Fear of God Satin Bomber Jacket

$135 at ssense.com

To sport a similar outfit, it's crucial to layer up on the underneath. Sure, a bomber jacket can be cozy, but when temperatures are in the teens, this classic staple may not cut it. Plus, it's key to go for materials and textiles that are more cold-resistant than others, like leather or quilted styles. While sultry staples like over-the-knee boots may sound like a bad idea by the time winter arrives, Erivo's outfit makes the argument that a bomber jacket is the one piece we need to top off those edge-full looks in the middle of winter.

You can try the wickedly chic staple with the options below.

Get the Look:

Calvin Klein Faux Leather Bomber
Shop now: $84.50 (was $160); calvinklein.com

Quince Washed Leather Bomber
Shop now: $180; quince.com

Mango Quilted Bomber Jacket
Shop now: $99 (was $159); mango.com

Everlane The Puffer Bomber
Shop now: $114 (was $228); everlane.com

Banana Republic Insulated Bomber
Shop Now: $220; bananarepublic.com

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