A leather jacket should be a staple item in your wardrobe & it doesn’t have to be real to look good.
Leather has always been present in fashion in various shapes and forms. For the past year, we have been reintroduced to leather in the form of jackets, coats and blazers as fashion became more about expression and less about seasonal trends. The classic leather jacket you might wear on a breezy spring day is the same leather jacket you will wear on a warm autumn night out with your girls.
While we know that the leather jacket’s history goes all the way back to the 1900s when it was a military uniform, It never seems to go out of style. You could find some type of leather in any shape or form: coats, jackets, blazers, trousers, skirts, and even accessories. Sometimes a leather jacket is cropped, other times we could find one that has been bedazzled and now we have finally managed to get a leather blazer to keep us looking like the ultimate Girlboss.
Leather doesn’t have to mean real leather, these days you can get the leather look with faux or PU versions too so if you are vegan you can still wear it without the guilt!
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Work
Who said you can’t wear leather to a business meeting or a job interview? As long as you know how to choose the right clothes to pair with it, you can not only get a promotion but also receive a lot of compliments.
The best way to go is to get a sophisticated leather jacket similar to a blazer that you would usually choose for work. It can go well with formal trousers or a skirt, some black or white shirt and a pair of high heels (or flats) to make it look bossier. And don’t forget some minimalistic accessories to finish off the look!
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Work party
Speaking of work, a leather jacket can once again help you out in a business environment. As long as you keep it more laid back (but still professional). You can wear it with a dress or turtle neck and jeans for a more laid back look A pair of faux-leather knee-high boots is a must-have!
Date night
A good date night requires an even better outfit. Whether it’s a quiet meal out, a romantic walk in a park – a leather jacket is always a good idea.
For date night, a simple yet cute dress, a pair of biker boots and some cute accessories and you are good to go. A leather jacket brings the whole outfit together and doesn’t require too much effort.
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Night out
A night out is always a time to bring your inner goddess out to the town as we dress less modest and show more skin for a sexier clubbing–appropriate look.
But if it’s a typical chilly night then you will need a jacket! No matter how much skin you dare to bare a leather jacket will keep you warm when you need it. A jacket worn with a dress and pair of heels can really do the magic.
Style note: Drape the jacket over your shoulders.
Wedding
Do you remember that time when you wore your leather jacket to work and now you are wearing it to your colleague’s wedding? Well, it’s about time you do so as the leather jacket can be worn for any occasion!
A wedding is a perfect excuse to wear something pretty and floral by adding a cropped leather jacket you add an edge to your look. A pair of heels is a necessity as it gives that final touch to a sophisticated outfit.
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Airport
While some people believe that airport is a place for travelling, others find it to be a place for fashion. Who doesn’t love a good Instagramable boss babe outfit on a busy travelling day?
The airport out is about comfort so wear a co-od outfit and throw over your leather jacket, add bag, suitcase and sunglasses and that is all you need. Now get us on that plane!
Author: Ugne Giraityte
