There is no doubt that a classic leather jacket is the most versatile and stylish outerwear option. However, finding a model that will not really become outdated over time is not so easy. Let’s look at the five most common mistakes that many women make when choosing the perfect leather jacket.
A leather jacket or a classic biker jacket is a profitable investment in your wardrobe for all times. Moreover, unlike the equally versatile trench coats, denim jackets and coats, we wear a biker jacket literally all year round: in the summer – with a crop top, in the fall – with warm sweaters and even as a top layer (one of the new styling methods that looks fresh and versatile). True, the choice can cause a lot of trouble. We analyze the six most important nuances that you should pay attention to so that your purchase is definitely timeless.
Error 1. Poor quality material
The fashion industry strives for awareness and actively refuses materials that are harmful to nature. For many brands, models made of genuine leather are prohibited. Fortunately, technology has developed so much that a jacket made of substitutes will be just as durable and will keep you warm in the cold. Unfortunately, another problem awaits us here – models made of low-quality synthetics are just as harmful to nature: a low-quality model will quickly break down and end up in the trash. Therefore, even the choice of a leatherette jacket should be treated with special care.
Before buying, you need to try on the jacket, move around in it and see how much the item has deformed – if there are obvious creases, it is better to postpone the purchase or return it if you ordered it online. It is possible that such a model will very quickly lose its marketable appearance.
By the way, vintage is no less a good choice. Models from the past are really well made, can live for decades and look as if they were bought just yesterday. Moreover, artificially aged leather will always be a trend.
Mistake 2. Tight cut and wrong length
The right length and volume are nuances that often relate to current trends and can change depending on the will of designers. However, there are models that always look successful and advantageous and at the same time do not go out of fashion (pay attention to the jackets worn by stars in the 90s – these models are still relevant). Opt for voluminous jackets up to the waist – no matter what options lead the lists of trends, these are the models that will definitely remain in trends for many years. Tight-fitting models, firstly, have long been irrelevant, and secondly, they are impractical – it is impossible to wear voluminous things like sweaters or oversized shirts with them
Mistake 3. Ultra-fashionable collar
The collar is one of the jacket details that also changes every season. Sometimes, hypertrophied huge and contrasting ones are in trend, sometimes designers decide to completely abandon this detail. We are primarily interested in models that will be relevant longer than a season (and even a year). Therefore, avoid colored fur or excessive decor on the collar.
Mistake 4. Active decor that has gone out of fashion
Many people don’t pay attention to the smallest details, but the devil is in them. Unfortunately, it is the active decor that brands generously sprinkle on things that is the main reason why a jacket quickly becomes outdated or looks irrelevant. Therefore, try to ignore jackets decorated with an excessive amount of spikes, dreads, embroidery and other decor that cheapens the item and makes it unsuitable for your wardrobe. Do not forget about the lining: it should match the color of the jacket, and not conflict with it
Mistake 5: A color that doesn’t match your wardrobe
Shade is an important nuance that is often of primary importance. The color of your ideal biker jacket primarily depends on the tones that prevail in your wardrobe. The most universal models will be classic black or milky jackets, as well as all natural tones – brown, caramel, emerald and burgundy. You should be careful with shades from the trendy palette: bright blue, of course, looks ultra-fashionable and relevant, but will it match other outfits from your wardrobe?