Women's leather jackets - a timeless trend
Today, it is difficult to find a more versatile item than a leather jacket. It looks great on men and women, old and young.
Representatives of various subcultures have found a place for her in their image. In addition to being stylish, it is very easy to maintain and can last for many years. Natural leather perfectly warms in the cold and it is not hot in it in the warm season. It is about this wonderful piece of clothing that will be discussed in this article.
Interesting historical facts
The word "jacket" is of Latin origin and means "short". In European medieval society, this word was used to refer to all short outerwear. And with the arrival of fashion from Europe to Russia, "jacket" began to mean what we used to call that.
Initially, the purpose of outerwear made of leather was exclusively business - it was worn for hunting or horse riding. Over time, this purpose was lost, the houses of haute couture began to include models from leather in their collections, and gradually the leather jacket firmly established itself in the wardrobe of fashionistas, and remains the main outerwear for the off-season to this day.
Stylish models
The abundance of rivets and locks on the jacket will make you stand out from the crowd, and will allow you to demonstrate your freedom and spontaneity in choosing clothes.
If your style assumes more restrained styles, then you should consider a strict straight-cut jacket.This model does not imply any bright details, but gives its owner a restrained and businesslike look.
It is supposed to be worn only as outerwear for the fall-spring season.
Made of genuine leather, the jackets will be very practical to use, and the fur trim will add extra warmth.
In terms of design, fur also plays an important role - when finishing a product "in a circle", the jacket acquires special chic and luxury, and when finishing only the hood, it emphasizes facial features.
What to wear with?
When drawing bows with a leather jacket, first of all, you need to start from its style.
The classic black model of the jacket will go well with almost all clothing models - it can be worn by both business ladies and cheeky girls. In terms of compatibility, it is universal and fits almost all wardrobe items of a wide variety of colors.
In the classic version, you should pay attention to a strict pencil skirt or straight-cut trousers. The top under the jacket should be chosen in a contrasting light pastel shade. From footwear, both classic black pumps and high-heeled shoes will be appropriate.
For a bow for every day, a black leather jacket will look very advantageous with both a bright dress and a flared skirt. It is only important that the top is not too voluminous and voluminous.
Using a variety of prints or color inserts will make your look bright and memorable.
Choose a color that best suits your type of appearance.
When choosing a biker-style biker jacket, it is worth purchasing high-waisted jeans with it. Faded prints on their fabric will give you the look of a 70s rebel rocker, a free and charismatic contemporary of the Beatles.
An aviator jacket will look great in several styles. In the classics, you should choose a pencil skirt made of fabric with a relief texture and high-heeled ankle boots for her.
To add femininity and romance to the image, such a jacket should be worn with delicate loose dresses made of thin flowing fabric.
And for fans of the urban trend in fashion, the most advantageous combination will be an "aviator" jacket + skinny jeans. It is better to choose a neutral top - for example, a gray tight-fitting T-shirt or a beige or pale pink top.
Cropped leather jackets
Models of leather jackets at the waist or slightly higher are among the most popular today. Due to their style, they are combined with almost any clothing - be it a dress or trousers.
If such a jacket can be chosen for girls with any figure, then the choice of the bottom should be approached with great care.
The short jacket accentuates the waistline, but, unfortunately, is not able to mask its shortcomings. Therefore, this model, in combination with trousers, is designed primarily for slender girls with ideal proportions.
An interesting look will be in which a short jacket is combined with ripped jeans on a low rise. The top should be chosen neutral and without excess volume.
Your shapes and curves can be accentuated in a cropped jacket, and you will not stop catching admiring male and envious female looks.
Long leather jackets
The model of a leather jacket that covers the thighs is, first of all, very functional. It is able to protect from cold piercing wind and rain, will warm you on a frosty autumn day and will not let you get wet.
Very often these jackets are made with a hood that is trimmed with fur. This gives the jacket a luxurious look and extra warmth.
Some styles also include a belt to highlight the waistline.You can wear such a jacket with almost any clothes and shoes, because its main purpose is to warm, and then embellish the girl.
Designer models
Of all this variety, everyone is able to choose a jacket to their liking, and believe me, such a model will be relevant for more than one season.
There can be no doubts about the quality of the product, because a branded product is, first of all, a guarantee of quality. Even constantly wearing such a jacket, you can not be afraid that over time, her locks will break, she will lose brightness or shuffle out on such vulnerable places as elbows and armpits.
Fashion trends
A genuine leather jacket will never lose its relevance. A variety of models and styles will allow all fashionistas to choose a jacket that suits their style and will meet all the requirements of modern trends. Today, they are aimed primarily at using natural materials in the production of outerwear, and combining a variety of textures.
One of the main trends today is the use of natural fur - not only hoods are finished with it, but also circular finishing of the product is made. Fur gives the look a chic, luxurious look and warms in cold weather.
The combination of various materials has become fashionable - for example, suede or textile inserts. This allows you to diversify the design and emphasize the use of genuine leather in the sewing of the jacket.
Models of hooded jackets are also very relevant today. It is very functional - in addition to the design idea, the hood saves in bad weather from rain and wind, and on cold days it plays the role of a headdress.
How to choose a women's genuine leather jacket?
When choosing a jacket made of genuine leather, first of all, you need to pay attention to the country of origin. Sewn in Turkey and Italy are deservedly considered the best products.
The quality of leather processing in these countries is at a consistently high level, and therefore thousands of tourists as gifts from these countries most often bring their loved ones jackets made of genuine leather.
If you do not have the opportunity to buy a truly Italian jacket, then, in order not to fall for the bait of not your honest sellers and not to buy a fake, when choosing a jacket, you should pay attention to the following points:
- Feel your jacket. You should feel warmth from it, because natural leather always warms when you touch it. If this did not happen, then most likely you are in front of a fake;
- When moisture gets on natural leather, it is absorbed into it, and simply rolls off the leatherette. Drop a little water on the jacket, and if it is not glass and there is a small dark spot in this place, then in front of you is a genuine leather product.
- Look at the inside of the jacket - there will be irregularities and roughness on the edge of the genuine leather, while the fake leather will have even and smooth edges.
- On an inconspicuous place, try to scratch the skin a little with your fingernail - with a decent quality of leather, there will be no scratches and peeling on it.
With the help of these recommendations, you can independently check the quality of the product, and not be mistaken in choosing a jacket made of genuine leather.
Spectacular images
Women's leather jacket occupies an important place in every girl's wardrobe and is often used to create spectacular bows.
The image below shows us the versatility of a leather jacket - it looks great with dresses too.The geometric cut of the skirt lends personality to the look, and the leather jacket makes this a practical outfit for every day.
A jacket with knitted cuffs and a large plush collar looks stylish and expensive. Combined with gray jeans and low wedge boots, this outfit would be a good everyday look in the cooler season.
The combination of a leather jacket with sneakers and cropped jeans gives this look the freedom and ease that radiates. A loose shirt, worn out, emphasizes the spontaneity of the model, and a chunky-knit hat completes the image.
A red leather jacket in any look will be a highlight. In this case, the blouse and trousers are neutral, and a black leather tote bag complements the look. Perhaps a great option for shopping.
In the next photo we see a classic look, in which a black leather jacket turned out to be quite appropriate. A pencil skirt favorably emphasizes the line of the hips, and a fitted jacket emphasizes the waist line, and, despite all this, the image of a business lady only wins, becoming stylish and attractive.