How to choose a leather jacket?

It would not be an exaggeration to say that a leather jacket is one of those types of outerwear that has not gone out of fashion for several decades. September is the best time to buy yourself this stylish and practical jacket for autumn. When going to the store, take note of these recommendations so that your purchase does not disappoint you and fits perfectly into your wardrobe.

How to choose “your” style of women’s leather jacket?

Before going into details like the type of leather, trim, sleeve length and color of the fittings, you need to decide on the main parameter that determines how well the jacket will fit you - the style. A well-chosen jacket can either enhance your figure or ruin your proportions, so you should approach the choice thoughtfully.

Biker jacket

The most common type of leather jacket, one of the basic items of a woman's wardrobe. The advantage of a biker jacket is that due to its asymmetrical cut it looks good on any figure: it emphasizes the waist of an "hourglass", creates a rounded hip line for "rectangles" and "inverted triangles", disguises the tummy of "apples" and structures the shoulder line of "pears".

The only nuance that can visually “break” the silhouette is an incorrectly chosen length .

If you have fuller hips (you're an hourglass or pear shape), a long jacket will ride up and bunch up at the waist, so a cropped style (length from the waist to the hip bone) is best for you.

If you are top heavy or have a short torso, choose longer jackets that will elongate your torso.

If your goal is to draw attention away from your tummy, choose a biker jacket with an asymmetrical edge. The horizontal edge of the jacket will visually expand the problem area.

Aviator jacket (bomber)

A bomber is an aviator jacket with a loose cut and gathered at the bottom with an elastic band. Like a biker jacket, it is a classic style that has moved from the category of a highly specialized uniform to clothing for the general public.

Bombers add volume at the waist and usually end at the widest part of the hips, so they look good on women with a confident bottom only when unbuttoned. But for ladies with narrow hips, such jackets can be a real salvation.

Blazer

Leather jackets were considered an old-fashioned style just a year ago, but this year they have returned to the collections of fashion brands. However, no one guarantees that they will not become morally obsolete again next season.

If you do buy a leather jacket, it is preferable to choose more relaxed models: with short sleeves, an asymmetrical hem. They look more modern.

Jacket with stand-up collar

Single-breasted styles reminiscent of a fencing jacket are also in fashion. They can have an asymmetrical fastening and hem, which looks very flattering on many body types.

Double-breasted jacket

Leather jackets, reminiscent of a pea coat or trench coat in cut, are preferably chosen in minimalist solutions, without excessive decoration. They look good on a woman's figure, provided that they are chosen according to size.

Women with a steep curve of the hips should wear such a jacket with a belt. The length, again, depends on the type of figure. If you have curvy hips, the jacket should end either at the level of the hip bone or at the level of the middle of the thigh, so as not to visually increase the volume in the widest part of the figure.

If you have a short neck or a wide chest, we recommend choosing models with a V-shaped neckline.

Baseball jacket

This type of jacket is similar in cut to a bomber jacket, but usually has contrasting sleeves and trim (for example, stripes on an elastic band). The rules for choosing such a jacket for a figure coincide with the recommendations regarding a bomber jacket.

Considering that this is a sporty style, this jacket will be less versatile than previous models.

Leather jacket material

Once you’ve decided on the style, you can start choosing the jacket material.

In foreign online stores, genuine leather is called 100% leather, real leather, genuine leather.

It is preferable to choose an autumn jacket made of full grain leather , which has not been polished during processing. It is more resistant to water, wind, and cold temperatures. Such leather retains the natural texture of the animal's skin.

Nubuck , or velvety leather, is suitable for those looking for more delicate, elegant jacket models. Unlike suede, nubuck tolerates contact with moisture better. Nubuck is made from leather with aesthetic (scratches, etc.), so it is sanded in the process .

Cowhide, steerhide, horsehide, buffalo leather are the heaviest, most wear-resistant types of leather. A jacket made from these materials will not be very soft to the touch, but it will last for many years .

Calfskin is a more delicate leather than the ones described above, but just as durable.

Goatskin, sheepskin - even thinner leather than calfskin .

Lambskin is a light, thin leather that is pleasant to the touch.

Pressed leather – made from production waste.

Patent leather is leather with a shiny lacquer coating.

Embossed leather is leather with embossing. It is notable for the fact that the pattern of such leather is unique and does not repeat.

Stringray leather is a soft, rough type of leather that is made from skins with cosmetic defects.

Artificial leather is sold in online stores under the names man-made leather, synthetic leather, faux leather, leather like, leather vamp.

It is worth paying attention to a special type of artificial leather - eco-leather (vegan leather). As a rule, it is made from petroleum products and is close in quality to natural leather.

Leather jacket color

The universal color of a leather jacket is black. It is the easiest to fit into a wardrobe. A black jacket can be worn with a business suit, a smart dress, and jeans.

However, if black does not suit you or you do not like it for some reason, pay attention to other neutral shades: dark chocolate, cognac, wine, dark blue.

It is worth noting that jackets made of brightly colored leather look cheap, so it is preferable to choose deep, dark colors.