Yes, you can wear a lightweight cotton bomber on cooler summer evenings or in AC spaces. Avoid heavy or padded versions in hot weather, and wear it over a breathable T-shirt.

A bomber is defined mainly by its short shape and fitted cuffs or hem. A windcheater is designed to block wind. Some jackets combine both features, but not all are waterproof.

Bombers are great for layering over a T-shirt or sweatshirt in winters. To combat the harsher North Indian winters, go for a lined or padded bomber jacket, and layer it with warm woolens if required.

The bomber jacket needs to allow you to move your shoulders freely, and ideally end at the waist or just above the hips. Your wrists should be visible at the cuffs, and the jacket should not gape open at the front.