Full disclosure: On a spectrum of lame to cool, I’m probably the least trendy person I know. What can I say? I like my capsule wardrobe basics as much as my neutrals but that all changes once I don the edgiest piece of clothing in my wardrobe: my weathered, faux leather jacket.
So when I saw that the biker fashion trend was projected to be huge this season, I raised a brow and thought to myself, could this be the year that I venture out and live my cool girl dreams? With celebs like Bella Hadid, Kourtney Kardashian, and our lord and savior Dua Lipa bringing bikercore to the forefront with a Y2K twist, I’m seeing vintage graphic tees, chunky zippers, and studs every time I open my Instagram feed. If you’re looking for moto-chic pieces to shop (without going full Harley Davidson), look no further. Here are 10 items that’ll add a bit of bikercore edge any basic outfit:
Vionic Shoes
Lug Sole Boot
If there’s one thing I’m forsure adding to my cart this year after what feels like a decade of contemplating, it’s a sturdy pair of lug sole boots. These ones from Vionic Shoes are waterproof, on-trend, and known to be some of the most comfortable on the market (incredible arch support, for the win!), and pairing them with jeans, a dainty dress, or trousers is an easy way to bring a sophisticated edge to whatever you’re wearing.
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Abercrombie & Fitch
Graphic Tee
“Oh, you listen to The Sex Pistols? Name one of their songs.” While their discography remains a mystery to me (sorry, world), I have to hand it to them—they look damn good on a graphic tee. I love this one from Abercrombie & Fitch because it’s oversized, and, with a pair of distressed jeans and chunky leather boots, it offers the perfect opportunity to dip your toes into bikercore fashion (and doubles as a comfy sleep shirt).
3 colors available
Good American
Faux Leather Pants
The faux leather legging to faux leather pant pipeline is real, and these ones from Good American will serve you well from fall to winter and beyond. If you’re looking to make a statement from the waist down, these ones are the perfect way to ease into biker-girl fashion without going overboard.
2 colors available
Levi’s
Faux Leather Bomber Jacket
If there is one jacket I’m dying to get my hands on this season, it’s a faux leather bomber jacket. This one from Levi’s is affordable and helps to bring a bit of grunge to any fit. I love that it already looks worn for a thrifted vibe that’ll help me to achieve cool-girl status STAT.
Uncommon James
Link Chain Necklace
Move over, gold, because silver is having its moment, and the biker trend has lots of it. From jewelry to embellishments and beyond, silver is a bikercore staple. And when it comes to silver jewelry in the realm of bike fashion, the chunkier the better. This link chain necklace form Uncommon James is at an affordable price point with a quality that’s made to last. If you’re not ready to fully abandon your contract with gold jewelry, have no fear—this guy comes in both gold and silver finishes.
2 colors available
Abercrombie & Fitch
Silk Slip Dress
If you’re looking for a far-from-basic staple that’ll bring a feminine vibe to biker-chic accessories, look no further than this silk slip dress from A&F. The lace detailing and delicate silhouette will contrast beautifully with the edgier vibes of studded bracelets or distressed denim and will serve you well all year long.
3 colors available
Urban Outfitters
Biker Shoulder Bag
I found this biker shoulder bag on Urban Outfitters and gasped so loud that my cat jumped off of my lap. This looks like a pretty stellar dupe for the Balenciaga Cagole XS Studded Leather Shoulder Bag and without that two-grand price point, it’s looking like an immediate “add to cart” situation.
3 colors available
PacSun
Denim Shacket
Patchwork and worn denim are iconic bikercore staples, and this denim shacket from PacSun fits the bill. It’s giving Route-66 chic, and pairing it with a studded leather bag is the Trader Joe’s, running-errands fit that I didn’t see coming.
Ray-Ban
Gas Station Sunnies
If there’s one way that celebs have tackled the bikercore trend with a fresh twist, it’s by adding Y2K pieces and silhouettes that are, to be frank, a bit out of my comfort zone. We’ve been seeing a lot of the “gas station shades” on stars like Kim K. and Dua Lipa, and paired with biker-chic staples like leather bomber jackets and patchwork, it gives a fashion-forward take on an iconic classic. I love that these ones from Ray-Ban will help me nail the concept without going full “stare-at-me” neon. Bonus: They’ll also give me the hint of Gen-Z that I’m looking for.
Mango
Studded Jeans
These studded jeans from Mango offer a muted statement if you’re looking to switch up your denim game and try something new. Silver studs are a must if you’re easing into the world of biker chicness, and the relaxed fit gives off the ultimate cool-chick vibe. Pair with lug sole boots, a vintage graphic tee, and a bomber jacket for an on-trend, model-off-duty look.
This post contains a sponsored inclusion of Vionic Shoes but all of the opinions within are those of The Everygirl editorial board.