How to Choose a Leather Jacket Colour: Black, Brown, Burgundy and Beyond

Picking a leather jacket is not just about fit and style. Colour matters just as much. The right colour can make a jacket easy to wear with almost everything you own. The wrong one can sit at the back of your wardrobe, barely worn.

This guide walks through the main colours to choose from — black, brown, burgundy, grey and a few rarer shades — and helps you work out which one suits you best.

Black: The Versatile Default

Black is the colour most women reach for first, and there is a simple reason why: it goes with everything. Jeans, dresses, trousers, skirts — black leather sits well against almost any outfit and any colour palette.

It also works for almost any occasion. A black biker jacket feels right for a casual day out, while a cleaner black cafe racer or a black leather blazer can be dressed up for evening wear or smart-casual settings.

At Saint G UK, black is the largest part of the women's leather jacket range, with styles including:

If black feels like the safe choice, that is because it is. It is also the easiest colour to build a wardrobe around.

Burgundy: A Statement Without Being Bold

Burgundy is a deep wine-red shade, and it is one of the most searched-for leather jacket colours after black. It gives you something different from black without being as loud as brighter reds or as plain as brown.

Burgundy leather works well over neutral colours — black, white, grey, denim — where it becomes the one point of colour in an outfit. It suits both casual and slightly dressed-up looks, and it photographs well, which is part of why it has become a popular choice online.

At Saint G UK, the burgundy option is the Saint Edwina Burgundy Leather Cafe Racer Jacket, a distressed-finish cafe racer style with a snap collar.

If you already own a lot of black and neutral pieces, burgundy is often the easiest "second colour" to add. It stands out just enough without clashing with the rest of your wardrobe.

Brown: A Warmer Alternative

Brown leather has a warmer, more relaxed feel than black. It suits earth tones, denim, cream and khaki particularly well, and it tends to look slightly more casual than black, even in the same cut.

Brown is a strong search term in its own right — many women look for brown leather jackets specifically because they want something that feels a little softer than black, without the boldness of burgundy.

Saint G UK carries brown leather jackets across the same core styles as black, including biker and cafe racer cuts. You can browse the full range on the women's leather jackets collection page and filter by brown.

Black vs Brown Leather Jacket : Which Should You Choose?

This is one of the most common questions when choosing a leather jacket, and there is no single right answer. It depends on what is already in your wardrobe and how you plan to wear it.

Choose black if:

  • You want something that works with everything, no matter the outfit

  • You are looking for a jacket that can go from casual to smart

  • You prefer a cooler, more neutral colour palette

Choose brown if:

  • You wear a lot of denim, cream, khaki or other warm tones

  • You want a slightly softer, more relaxed look than black

  • You already own several black pieces and want variety

Neither is more "correct" than the other. Many women end up owning one of each, since they suit different outfits rather than competing with one another.

Grey, Olive and the Smaller Shades

Beyond the three main colours, Saint G UK also stocks a small number of jackets in grey, olive, blue, beige, pink and tan. These are good options if you want something that stands apart from the usual black, brown or burgundy choices.

Grey leather jackets sit between black and brown — cooler than brown, softer than black — and work particularly well with monochrome or muted outfits. You can see the current grey style on the women's leather jackets collection page.

Olive and the other smaller-run colours are worth a look if you want a jacket that feels a little different, though the choice within each shade is more limited than black, brown or burgundy.

How to Decide: A Quick Framework

If you are still not sure, ask yourself these questions:

1. What colours do I already wear most? 

Pick a jacket colour that works with your existing wardrobe, not against it.

2. Do I want a jacket that blends in or stands out?

Black blends in almost everywhere. Burgundy stands out a little. Brighter or rarer shades stand out more.

3. How often will I wear it? 

If you want daily wear, black or brown are the safest choices. If it is more of an occasional statement piece, burgundy or one of the smaller-run colours could suit better.

4. Do I already own a leather jacket? 

If you own black, a second jacket in brown or burgundy adds range without repeating what you have.

There is no wrong choice here — only the colour that fits how you actually get dressed.

Ready to choose your colour? Browse the full women's leather jacket collection at Saint G UK.

FAQ’s

Is a burgundy or black leather jacket better? 

Neither is better outright. Black is more versatile and works with any outfit. Burgundy adds a subtle pop of colour and suits people who already have a lot of black and neutral pieces in their wardrobe.

Is brown or black leather more practical? 

Black is generally more practical, since it matches almost any colour. Brown is a close second and works especially well with warm tones like denim, cream and khaki.

What's the most versatile leather jacket colour? 

Black. It works with the widest range of outfits and occasions, from casual to smart-casual.

How many leather jacket colours does Saint G UK offer? 

The women's leather jacket collection includes black, brown, burgundy, grey, olive, blue, beige, pink and tan, with black and brown making up the largest part of the range.