Bomber Jackets – are they still on trend?
For a few years now I have been seeing bomber jackets back in the shops and I have loved them.
They reminded me of a beautiful Marcel Dachet bomber jacket I bought in my teens, in the 80’s (wow showing my age!), and I loved that jacket!
I really wanted a bomber jacket, however, 10 years ago I was diagnosed with an underactive thyroid (Hashimoto’s disease). This lead me to gain 16 kilos, which was awful to say the least, alongside other health issues that an underactive thyroid brings into your life.
For ten years I shied away from buying many clothes, I just really bought what I needed and thought when I lose this weight I can buy nicer clothes.
Well, the weight is still here and anyone who has an underactive thyroid knows how hard it is to lose weight – having an underactive thyroid really affects your metabolism.
One day my daughter was in Jay Jay’s (a fast fashion clothing chain in Australia) trying on some clothes, and I was waiting outside the changing rooms, when I saw a shiny, pink bomber jacket staring at me! I just had to touch it, and get a closer look. While I was looking at it, one half of my brain was saying “you know what, I think this might fit me”, while the other half of my brain saying “don’t be silly it will never fit me!”.
I tried on that jacket and to my amazement, it did fit! I couldn’t believe it. My daughter came out of the changing room and said “that looks really good on you!”. I was delighted – but me being me so indecisive, I did not buy the jacket that day. I had instant regret! I kept thinking about that gorgeous jacket, both my daughter and husband saying buy it.
When we went back to the shops, I couldn’t see it at first and I was disappointed – then there it was, in my size! I held on to it and it was mine – I was so happy!
Last July, we went to Melbourne for a week. Anyone who has been to Melbourne in July knows how cold it is there – like, freezing cold! Can you believe I forgot to pack my new bomber jacket – I really needed that jacket!
Luckily for me, Melbourne has so many Direct Factory Outlets, with amazing prices. I highly recommend going to them. I found another bomber jacket from Forever New, originally $129 down to $29, how amazing was that! I love a bargain! This jacket is slightly bigger, although it is a smaller size (we all know how sizes vary so much), in a champagne/rose gold colour, equally as beautiful as my shiny pink one.
The thing I love most about bomber jackets is they are surprising so warm.
I haven’t seen as many bomber jackets in the shops this winter, which is disappointing, but there are still many online.
If you are happy with an item of clothing does it really matter if they are on trend? I think it doesn’t matter! Just be happy!
I have included some pink Bomber Jackets that you may be interested in below:
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28 Comments
Anna Willett
What a great post! I’ve thought about buying a bomber jacket, but never seen any as nice as the two you’ve showcased. They look amazing. Thanks.
Janet
Thank you so much, I am glad you like them! There are some really nice bomber jackets around. xx
Babita
I am not sure if it’s in trend but I have been seeing many people wearing bomber jacket! AND this blush pink looks so cute, great one! I loved it!
Xoxo Babita
http://travelhues.com
Janet
Thank you Babita for your comment! I think they were definitely on trend over the past few years but I am just late on the trend! xx
Chloe
Gorgeous jackets, I love the shiny pink!
Chloe x
http://www.softoctobernight.com
Janet
I love the shiny pink too! xx
Jessica
Such a cute classic jacket you have here dear. Love the shiny pink color too.
Jessica | notjessfashion.com
Janet
Thank you so much Jessica! I am so glad you like it! Hope you are having a lovely weekend. xx
makemyorders
Very nice post. I love your jackets. Thank you so much for sharing. I want to buy lehenga online for this summer.
Janet
Thank you so much! I am glad you liked my jackets lovely! xx
Evgenia Kovalievska
This ash pink is on of my favourite color! Bomber jacket will be on trand forever!
http://evgphotos.com/2018/07/28/red-bell-trousers-and-striped-crop-top-outfit/
Janet
I totally agree with you Evgenia! I think they will always be on trend too! xx
Britt Correia x The Gypsy Files
Yes! This metallic pink couldn’t be more perfect on you. In trend, or not, this bomber jacket is a serious yes and so flattering.
Britt Correia x The Gypsy Files
http://thegypsyfiles.com/
Janet
Thank you so much! I really appreciate your lovely comment! xx
Shannon Seaback Snow
I normally would say no they aren’t but I JUST LOVE THIS JACKET. IT IS SO CUTE! Its giving me pink lady vibes!
xoxo Shannon
http://www.ThatsSOShannon.com
Janet
Definitely agree with you Shannon! xx
mercy
I’ve been loving this blush pink colour too and of course bomber jacket in general. This reminds me not to neglect my bomber, I like the shiny ones.
http://www.busyandfab.com
Janet
Blush pink is so gorgeous! I was just so drawn to the shiny one! xx
Julie | This Main Line Life
So glad you got the jacket. It looks great on you. I think that shade of pink is a great color for you. I have some tumors in my thyroid and so far they are monitoring it (they aren’t cancerous), but it sounds like I’ll have to have one or both halves of the thyroid removed eventually and I’m really worried about what this will mean for me in terms of hormones and how that’ll effect my mood and weight. So sorry you’re struggling with this.
Janet
Oh no, I am so sorry to hear this Julie. Thyroid issues are awful, I had no idea that this tiny little gland regulated so much in our bodies. With the autoimmune disease I have (Hashimoto’s) it believes my thyroid is attacking my body, so it attacks my thyroid, so my Thyroid has trouble producing hormones. I am unsure if tumors or removing the Thyroid will cause weight gain, but I would think that if you do have all or some of your Thyroid removed you will need to go on Thyroxine, which is what I am on. Even though my weight has stabilized with bein gon Thyroxine I find it so hard to lose any weight, it is so frustrating. You may not gain any weight if you don’t have Hashimoto’s. It is good to hear that your tumors aren’t cancerous, that is a blessing! xx
Luxe Toutou
superb! I really like !
Kisses Kelly
https://www.luxetoutou.com
Janet
Thank you so much! xx
Nadel Paris
Looks Gorgeous. And pink has added more charm to this jacket…
Janet
Thank you Nadel! xx
Stylease
This pink looks cute <3
I am not sure if these jackets are still on trend.
But, they are unique in nature 🙂
xo
Esha
https://www.thestylease.com/
Janet
Thank you so much Esha! I agree I am not so sure bomber jackets are still on trend but they are definitely always a favourite!
FASHION TALES
I think bomber jackets are just one of those classic styles that always come back. I love this one!
FASHION TALES
Janet
I totally agree! xx