Women B3 Bomber Shearling Leather Jacket
The Women B3 Bomber Shearling Leather Jacket is the classic aviator pattern drafted for a woman's frame. The B3 is the warmest jacket construction in ordinary use — originally made for bomber crews in unheated aircraft — and the women's cut makes it wearable rather than overwhelming.
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Material: Genuine shearling sheepskin
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Fit: Regular fit, women's cut
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Closure: Front zip with collar straps
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Color: Brown with natural cream wool
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Care: Brush the wool, wipe the hide, specialist cleaning only
A B3 that fits
The original B3 was cut generously, to go over a flight suit. Sized down from a men's block, that generosity becomes a problem: the shoulder seam drops past the shoulder point, the sleeve head bunches, and the hem sits too low. On a thin jacket those errors hide; on a jacket this thick they are obvious.
A women's-drafted B3 narrows the shoulder, shortens the sleeve so the cuff finishes at the wrist, and brings the back length up. It stays a substantial jacket — shearling always is — but it looks intentional.
Why shearling is worth the bulk
It is one sheepskin tanned with the fleece attached: leather outside stopping wind, wool inside trapping air, no seam between them for cold to exploit. Layered jackets always have that boundary; shearling does not, which is why it beats them at similar thickness.
Wool also keeps insulating when slightly damp, unlike down — which matters in a wet-cold climate more than raw warmth figures suggest.
Fit, wear and honest notes
Take your normal size; the pattern already allows for the fleece. The collar straps close the throat against wind or unbuckle so the collar folds back — the one adjustment on the jacket, and it genuinely changes how warm it is.
Honest points: it is heavy and bulky, and both are the warmth. It is a reproduction-style fashion jacket rather than military surplus, with no genuine service insignia. And shearling is for cold, dry weather, not downpours.
Made to order, XS to 5XL and custom
Made after you order in XS to 5XL, plus Custom — chest, shoulder, sleeve and back length. On a thick jacket, accurate measurements make a visible difference to how it hangs. Free shipping, secure checkout, and honest pricing on genuine sheepskin.
Shop Related Styles at Leather Outlet
Related: Shearling Jackets for the wider shearling range, B3 Leather Bomber Jackets for other B3 cuts, Women Leather Jackets for the full women's range, and Women Bomber Jackets for lighter shapes. Browse at Leather Outlet.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this cut for women or a unisex jacket?
It is drafted on a women's pattern — narrower shoulder, shorter sleeve and back length.
Is the fur real?
It is real sheepskin with the wool attached — shearling — not a fur trim on a leather shell.
What are the collar straps for?
They pull the wide collar closed against wind. Unbuckled, the collar folds back.
Should I size up?
No. The pattern already allows for the fleece thickness.
Can I wear it in the rain?
Light rain only. Dry it naturally away from heat and brush the wool afterwards.
How should it be cleaned?
Brush the wool, wipe the hide, and use a specialist sheepskin cleaner — never a standard dry cleaner.
Do you offer custom sizing?
Yes — XS to 5XL plus Custom to your own measurements.
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