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How To Wear Leather Jackets

How To Wear Leather Jackets by 3 Ways To Wear

How To Wear Leather Jackets

In terms of wardrobe staple factor, leather jackets score even higher than leather pants, which became super hot (only) in the past few years. Leather jackets, however, haven been around since decades. In fact, I don’t know think they ever went out of trend, since Marlon Brando sported his Schott Perfecto leather jacket in his famous movie The Wild Ones.

The sartorial world adores leather jackets, because they are versatile, timeless and suitable for any age. Also, they themselves get better over time. What’s not to love!

The Essential Styling Rules

1) Back to Basics: The easiest way to style a leather jacket is to throw it over a basic outfit (for example, a plain white t-shirt and jeans) to give it an instant cool look.

If you wear on oversized shirt, make sure that it doesn’t create too much bulk under the jacket. Also, if you wear something more flared on the bottom, make sure to choose a more fitted leather jacket on top.

2) Create contrasts: The roughness of the leather is just perfect to create interesting, yet stylish contrasts to delicate fabrics like lace or tulle, or to feminine patterns like flowers or hearts.

“Opposites attract” is true for this styling more than anything. Wearing my leather jacket over summer dresses is one of my signature looks. I just love it.

3) All Black: A black outfit from head-to-toe, topped off with a leather jacket is the epitome of an edgy and sexy look. Dial up the masculinity by adding low heeled, man inspired boots, or play with feminine by pairing with a black dress. Or do both.

With such a dark and strong look, make sure you got the make up right. Apply the right amount to avoid appearing washed-off and pale. Personally, I prefer a red lip. But smokey eyes would work as well. Highlight your best features!

4) From Day to Night: Leather jackets are also perfect to transform an office look into an ready-for-the-night oufit. Toss your blazer, put on heels, glam up with accessories, grab your clutch – and off you go!

These are the essential rules for “How To Wear Leather Jackets” and if you need more styling inspiration: Here are 3 Ways To Wear Leather Jackets which showcase rules #1-3.

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3 Ways To Wear A Leather Jacket

How To Wear Leather Jackets

Look 1: Back to Basics

How To Wear Leather Jackets: Back to Basics by 3 Ways To Wear

Brian Lichtenberg white t-shirt / AllSaints moto leather jacket / J Brand skinny jeans / Ash studded boots / MICHAEL Michael Kors handbag / Michael Kors watch

Look 2: Opposites attract

How To Wear Leather Jackets: Opposites Attract by 3 Ways To Wear

Badgley Mischka lace dress / AllSaints moto jacket / Valentino high heel sandals / Jigsaw metallic leather clutch / Stella & Dot clover bracelet / TomShot silver earrings
Look 3: All Black

How To Wear Leather Jackets: All Black

Vero Moda black beaded top / AllSaints moto jacket / Mango black ripped jeans / Zara classic pumps / Kippy’s fringed leather handbag / Nixon watch / Coach cuff bangle / Gucci sunglasses

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How To Wear Leather Pants

How To Wear Leather Pants

Leather pants have become a wardrobe staple worn as freely as a pair of dark denim. They are no longer limited to the skinny, cropped variations of previous seasons either, but come in all sorts of variations now (even as sweatpants)!

If you want to stick to leather skinnies, do me a favor and make sure to buy the right size. Never buy leather pants a size too small hoping they will impress your date with their tightness or motivate you to get slimmer. It doesn’t work.

A very good idea, on the other hand, is to wear something more demure on the upper half. If you go too sexy and figure-hugging on the top, you are risking losing the chic and will end up looking cheap.

Layering is another great way to dress leather down: a chunky knit sweater or a flowy shirt topped off with a simple blazer. Add a pair of sleek ankle boots and understated accessories, and you’ll have a winning combination that is polished, yet super trendy.

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3 Ways To Wear Leather Pants

How To Wear Leather Pants

Look 1: Rock Chick Style

How To Wear Leather Pants: Rock Chick Style by 3 Ways To Wear

H&M oversized jumper sweater / J Brand leather skinny jeans / Coach boots / Kippy’s fringed bag / Michael Kors watch / Boticca jewelry / Gucci sunglasses

Look 2: Cozy & Casual

How To Wear Leather Pants: Cozy & Casual by 3 Ways To Wear

Uniqlo sweater/ New Look draped faux leather jacket / J Brand leather skinny jeans / Sole Society pumps / Tory Burch tote bag / Michael Kors watch / Tory Burch bracelet / Maison Martin Margiela ring

Look 3: Power Red Combo

How To Wear Leather Pants: Power Red Combo by 3 Ways To Wear

Karl Lagerfeld blouse / Wallis red jacket / J Brand leather skinny jeans / Zara pumps / Prada handbag / Nixon watch / J.Crew earrings

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