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Womens Suede Jackets in Real and Faux Suede

Suede is leather with the brushed side turned out, giving it a soft nap and a matte finish that looks warmer than smooth leather. This collection covers both: real suede car coats with a deeper nap that softens with wear, and faux suede jackets that keep the look in a lighter weight, ideal for Australian autumn, mild winters and cooler spring nights.

Shop Womens Suede Jackets by Style

Real suede. The Kandis car coat is a 3/4 length cut that goes over a blazer or knit on colder Melbourne and Canberra days, in light brown suede and black suede.

Faux suede. The tan brown faux suede car coat gives the same 3/4 length in a lighter weight. For shorter styles, choose the black hooded faux suede bomber, the dark brown faux suede trucker jacket, the light brown faux suede Harrington or the shirt-collar light brown faux suede cropped jacket.

Biker and cafe racer. For more edge, the black asymmetrical faux suede biker jacket and the black faux suede cafe racer jacket bring a moto shape in a softer finish.

Womens Suede Jacket FAQs

What is the difference between a real suede and a faux suede jacket?

Real suede is the brushed underside of leather, with a deeper nap that softens and gains character over time. Faux suede is a microfibre fabric made to copy that look; it is lighter, costs less and needs less upkeep. The Kandis light brown and black car coats are real suede, and the rest of this collection is faux suede.

Is a suede jacket too warm for Australia?

Not for most of the year. Faux suede is light enough for spring evenings and autumn days, while the real suede car coats suit winter in cooler cities. Layer a tee underneath on mild days and a knit when the temperature drops.

Can you wear a suede jacket in the rain?

Light showers are fine, but suede should never be soaked. Treat real suede with a suede protector spray before the first wear. If it gets wet, blot it, let it dry naturally out of direct sun, then brush the nap back up. Faux suede copes better with damp days.

How do you clean a womens suede jacket?

Brush the nap with a soft suede brush after wear, blot spills straight away with a dry cloth and lift marks with a suede eraser. Never soak real suede; use a specialist suede cleaner for deep stains. Faux suede can usually be spot cleaned with a damp cloth, but check the care label first. Full steps are in our suede jacket cleaning guide.

How should a womens suede jacket fit?

Cropped, trucker and biker styles should sit close at the shoulder with room for a tee or fine knit underneath; size up if you plan to layer a chunky jumper. Car coats are cut to go over other layers. Take your measurements with our sizing guide and compare them with the size chart on each product page.

What do you wear with a suede jacket?

Brown and tan suede pair naturally with blue jeans, white tees, cream knits and ankle boots. Black suede works over a slip dress or an all-black outfit for evenings. Bombers and truckers suit jeans and sneakers at the weekend, and car coats dress up tailored pants for work.

Looking for more? Browse the full suede jackets collection for men and women.