The Bomb Squad

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For reviving your inner disco diva. Cinq a Sept ‘Allura’ metallic bomber jacket, $495 at Neiman Marcus.

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Your go-to for avoiding men threatened by smart chicks. Alpha Industries MA-1 NASA bomber jacket with patches, $210 at Asos.

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Your go-to for avoiding men threatened by smart chicks. Alpha Industries MA-1 NASA bomber jacket with patches, $210 at Asos.

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A little sassy, a little sweet. Floral print bomber jacket, $32.90 at Forever 21.

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A little sassy, a little sweet. Floral print bomber jacket, $32.90 at Forever 21.

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Take flight in a military-inspired version. Saint Laurent classic bomber jacket in khaki nylon, $2,290 at Saint Laurent.

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Take flight in a military-inspired version. Saint Laurent classic bomber jacket in khaki nylon, $2,290 at Saint Laurent.

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Untie the flannel from around your waist and throw this on instead. Sanctuary ‘Dylan’ plaid bomber, $139 at Anthropologie.

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The French version: simple and sleek. Sandro ‘Silencio’ embellished bomber jacket, $795 at Bloomingdale’s.

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Sporty meets chic meets can-I-wear-this-everyday? Self Portrait floral lace satin cropped bomber jacket, $595 at Neiman Marcus.

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Untie the flannel from around your waist and throw this on instead. Sanctuary ‘Dylan’ plaid bomber, $139 at Anthropologie.

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Preferable to men telling you to smile. Psycho bomber, $125 at Shop Nylon

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Preferable to men telling you to smile. Psycho bomber, $125 at Shop Nylon

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The French version: simple and sleek. Sandro ‘Silencio’ embellished bomber jacket, $795 at Bloomingdale’s.

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Sporty meets chic meets can-I-wear-this-everyday? Self Portrait floral lace satin cropped bomber jacket, $595 at Neiman Marcus.

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Coach added Western details to really hit every big fall trend. Coach Western-inspired cropped bomber jacket, $895 at The Webster.

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We think Rihanna would approve. Puma champagne satin bomber jacket, $73 (on sale) at Asos.

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A quilted version adds a slightly preppy aprés-ski vibe. Black ‘Demia’ quilted bomber jacket, $485 at Alice & Olivia.

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A quilted version adds a slightly preppy aprés-ski vibe. Black ‘Demia’ quilted bomber jacket, $485 at Alice & Olivia.

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Now that’s a grrrrreat bomber. Stella McCartney ‘Lorinda’ jacket, $2,480 at Stella McCartney.

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Coach added Western details to really hit every big fall trend. Coach Western-inspired cropped bomber jacket, $895 at The Webster.

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We think Rihanna would approve. Puma champagne satin bomber jacket, $73 (on sale) at Asos.

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Now that’s a grrrrreat bomber. Stella McCartney ‘Lorinda’ jacket, $2,480 at Stella McCartney.

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For reviving your inner disco diva. Cinq a Sept ‘Allura’ metallic bomber jacket, $495 at Neiman Marcus.

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What’s a Texan to do about a problem like fall? Rather than load up on sweaters or shaking out the same old peacoat, embrace fall temps—they’re coming soon, we’re promised—with a lightweight jacket that’s casual yet effortlessly cool. The bomber has both military and varsity overtones, not to mention immediate street cred, and it looks just as great over leggings or skinny jeans as it does paired with an A-line mini for a total ’90s throwback. Go ahead, admit it. It’s the bomb.