5 WAYS TO STYLE & WEAR A MEN’S LEATHER JACKET
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A Men’s Leather jacket is one of the most versatile items a man (or woman) can have in their wardrobe.
I love leather jackets. It’s one of those items that can be dressed up, dressed down or dressed somewhere in between. It can add a bit of NYC cool to your weekend look, add a little edge for after work drinks or take that formal wear attire to the next level. I’ve also found that it’s one of those items that can make a lot of people nervous. It’s something that can take you from major #fashiongoals to an 80’s disaster nightmare. I picked this piece up from Uniqlo this summer and it’s been one of my absolutely staples this summer.
Here Are My Top 5 Way’s to Style a Leather Jacket
Casual Cool
This is one of my favorite weekend looks. It starts with a couple other key essentials: distressed jeans, a white t-shirt and chuck sneakers. You can add in a few personal accessories if you’d like to show a bit of who you are but the look is very simple and timeless. Think modern day James Dean. Throw on a baseball cap or even a hoodie as another layer to mix it up.
2. Sporty Suave
This is a great for the guy who tends to air on the urban/sporty side. You may an extensive collection of Jordan’s and collector’s Nikes and love a good wind breaker and may have wondered what the intermediary step is between sporty and stylish casual is. The essential pieces here are: sweatshirt (plain or graphic), joggers, sneakers and a scarf for good measure. Also great for the weekend or a casual weekday night out.
3. Casual Luxury
This is my personal favorite look. There is just something about a man in a turtleneck that instantly screams easy luxury. In the fall/winter you can most likely find me in some sort of a turtleneck 3 out of the 5 weekdays. What works so well is the leather jacket manages to add just the right amount to keep you from looking to stuck up or pompous. You get to stay comfortable and also just exude confidence and style. The essentials are: turtleneck, a nice pair of denim, Chelsea boots and a nice watch.
4. Euro Cool
I also talk about my love of European Style in my Casual European Fashion post. I love a good floral printed shirt. They’ve definitely made a comeback and are so comfortable and easy to wear. Not only are the light and breathable for those hot summer days, but there is an instant cool factor when you see it being correctly implemented. Just make sure you are purchasing one that’s the right fit (It should be loose enough for you to be able to move around but fitted at the shoulders). The essentials include: printed floral/tropical shirt, dark slacks/dress pants, a woven loafer and your favorite pair of sunglasses.
5. Effortless Formal
This is the perfect look for a man who really wants to make a tasteful impact at business casual event. I love mixing formal with informal and sophisticated with rocker. This is a look that you’ll usually see your favorite celebrity wearing because it loosens everything up a little bit and transitions so well from red carpet to after party. The essentials: classic dress shirt, a fun dress pant, tuxedo shoes and a bow-tie to top it off.
Well there you have it, 5 way’s to style and rock a men’s leather jacket. Also make sure to check out my video on this topic I recently posted. Just remember that fashion is meant to be fun and make you feel good about yourself. Now go out there and #livebeautifully.