Jacket "Biker jacket"
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The biker jacket is a thing that is timeless and fashionable. It can be safely attributed to the list of basic things that should be in the wardrobe of every fashionista. It has long since become versatile, like a little black dress or pumps.
The leather jacket suits everyone, you just need to learn how to wear it correctly and combine it with the rest of your wardrobe.
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A bit of history
The first biker jacket, which at that time was exclusively a motorcycle jacket, appeared in the late 1920s. At the same time, for the first time a zipper appeared on a leather jacket.
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"Kosuha" is the Russian-language name for the world-famous jacket, which in English sounds like "perfecto". It was given by the creator of the thing, Irwin Shot, in honor of the brand of his favorite cigarettes.
Jackets of this brand are still used by pilots, military, police and representatives of various subcultures. Nevertheless, it was and remains precisely the jacket of motorcyclists.
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The biker jacket gained popularity in the 50s, after the famous role of Marlon Brando in the movie "The Savage". Since then, she has become an essential attribute of musicians, bikers and simply stylish young people.
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Today, designers of luxury brands and ordinary mass-market make leather jackets of various colors and cuts. Now they can be found in the assortment of men's, women's and even children's fashion.
The leather jacket has long ceased to be a jacket of informals, having passed into the category of comfortable and stylish clothes for every day.
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Peculiarities
The biker jacket has a special cut. She has a narrowed waistline, a wide shoulder line, and the zipper is sewn in obliquely. It is thanks to this feature that it got its name.
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The classic model features very durable and thick leather, which is used for sewing.
Thanks to the belt at the waist, you can adjust the size, and the zippers on the sleeves allow you to easily don the leather motorcycle gloves with long sockets.
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All this allows the leather jacket to fulfill its direct role - protection of motorcyclists from falls. Thanks to the sewn elbow pads and shoulder pads, it really does a good job of saving you from blows.
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Modern leather jackets, which are designed for everyday wear, differ from the original models.
Often they are sewn from leatherette or even various fabrics that do not have such protective properties. On the other hand, such a jacket plays the role of a stylish element in the image, and it is designed to protect only from wind and bad weather.
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Materials (edit)
The classic leather jacket is made of high quality durable leather. But today only professional bikers need such a voluminous and heavy thing.
If you choose a jacket for everyday wear, thin leather, suede or leatherette will be enough for you.
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Today you can often find leather jackets made of various fabrics. The most common denim is denim, which is closest in function to the skin. But also cotton, linen, polyester, tweed, dense suiting, knitwear and even silk are used.
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Genuine leather models
Despite the popularity of various materials that are used for sewing leather jackets, genuine leather does not give up its positions.
When sewing a classic jacket, cow leather is used, which is the thickest and most durable. It is essential for making biker jackets.
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Shaped leather jackets are often sewn from soft and thin sheepskin. It is not very durable, but very light and pleasant to wear.
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Pigskin is most often used for sewing fake jackets, Chinese copies of famous brands. Sometimes it can be confused with calfskin, but the properties of this material are also not very durable, so the jacket will not last you long.
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Designer leather jackets are made from goat or deerskin. They are very soft and thin, yet incredibly durable. The most expensive designer brands use horse or bison leather for sewing. The latter is considered the most durable and at the same time soft, but the price of such a product is not available to everyone.
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When choosing a jacket made of genuine leather, you should remember that the better and more durable it is, the longer it will last in wear, delighting you with its quality and excellent appearance.
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Color solutions
Black biker jacket is a classic that is relevant at all times. It is easiest to pair with other items in your wardrobe, regardless of their style. True, this is its only drawback.
Due to the general popularity, the black leather jacket sometimes looks too boring and primitive. Therefore, if you want to stand out from the crowd, and not merge with it, pay attention to the rest of the color scheme.
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For example, a white biker jacket will help create a light and stylish look. It suits young girls who want to emphasize their fragility and grace, and older women, giving them freshness and youthfulness.
You can wear a white leather jacket not only with trousers, but also with dresses, business suits and shoes with heels.
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The brown jacket looks very noble and stylish. The cognac-chocolate color scheme is suitable for those who are tired of the black color.
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It goes well with country and hippie clothing, so it will become a constant companion for fans of concerts, travel and festivals.
But at the same time, it will easily fit into a casual or business look, unobtrusively complementing your outfit.
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If you want a brown biker jacket to be as versatile as a black one, avoid an abundance of decorative elements: fringes, spikes, rhinestones and more. So it will be much easier to combine with clothes of any style.
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Today, unusual colors and shades are very popular, ranging from lilac and pink to mint and egg.
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If you want to add some flair to your wardrobe, you can purchase a colored jacket.However, keep in mind that it will be much more difficult to combine it with the rest of the things in your closet.
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For example, a blue jacket will perfectly match a romantic look with a white, silver or nude dress. And red will complement the black total-look. It makes sense to buy a colored biker jacket if you already have a classic black model.
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Are they fit complete?
The advantage of a biker jacket is its versatility. It suits women with absolutely any type of figure, so girls with shapes should not be afraid to introduce it into their wardrobe.
On full leather jackets they look especially interesting, they help to visually smooth out some figure flaws. The asymmetrical zipper contributes to a slimmer silhouette, the zipped sleeves help create a skinny arm look, and the comfortable fold on the back does not restrain movement, allowing you to move easily and comfortably.
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Biker jackets look especially good on girls with a pear and hourglass figure, adding volume to the shoulders and emphasizing the waist line, thereby balancing the figure.
If your figure is "apple", wear it unbuttoned so that the elongated shelves visually slim you and hide your tummy.
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What to wear with?
The leather jacket can be successfully combined with any things that you find in your closet, the most important thing is to do it right.
Wear it with skirts, dresses, jeans, pants, leggings, T-shirts, shirts, blues and sweaters.
The leather jacket will look equally appropriate with a business suit, cocktail dress and boyfriend jeans.
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In the cold season, girls with a good figure can create multi-layer kits that will not only look stylish, but also definitely will not let you freeze. For example, on top of a leather jacket, you can throw a classic coat or fur coat.
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And if you have a sleeveless biker jacket, put it on top. Experiment with cool and funky looks.
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Do not forget that leather jackets came to us from the men's wardrobe, so they look especially charming with delicate women's things. A sheath dress or a dress with a tutu skirt will help create a feminine and elegant look.
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If you want to add brutality to the image, wear it with other leather things. It can be skinny pants or a pencil skirt.
In order not to look like a harsh biker, “make friends” with each other with a neutral shirt or light-colored T-shirt.
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Spectacular images
A great example of how a classic biker jacket can fit into a business wardrobe. A white shirt, a beige cropped sweater and a floral print skirt look very interesting and lively when paired with a black leather jacket.
Correctly selected shoes and accessories play a huge role here: lacquered boats, a small handbag with a long strap, stylish watches and sunglasses. Impeccable style for real business women.
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If you like colored biker jackets, you don't have to wear them with solid neutrals. For example, a blue biker jacket looks great with a "metallic" pleated skirt and a lemon crop top.
Shiny loafers, a black tote and sunglasses complete the look. This is a great image for walking around the city and meeting friends.
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It seems as if the long skirt is made for a duet with a leather jacket. These things look great in contrast - a rough leather jacket and an airy chiffon skirt.
A white sweater helps to dilute the look, and shoes with thick low heels and accessories make the look stylish. A good option for a romantic date or for a cocktail at the bar.
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A good example of how a colored biker jacket in dark colors fits into a business wardrobe. A black sheath dress, a tote bag, sandals with thin straps ... This look could have become everyday and boring if it were not for a cropped jacket in dark green. Looks perfect, nothing more!
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A wonderful look for every day! An example of how leather things in one look can look completely non-aggressive and not vulgar, do not look at short leather shorts.
Thick black tights, a blue shirt and a blue jumper do this task well. At first glance, it may seem that these things are from different sets, but it is this mixture of styles that sets the right tone for the entire outfit.
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As you can see, a biker jacket can help out in almost any situation. It is she who should be taken out of the closet, if you do not know what to wear, or your image seems too boring to you. Experiment, create, create new unusual mixes. The biker jacket gives you that opportunity!