Not all leather jackets feature the same length. Some are designed to extend all the way to the knees or ankles when worn. Known as a leather long coat, it’s a popular alternative to traditional-length leather jackets. With their longer length, leather long coats offer greater protection from the elements. If it’s cold or raining outside, you can rest assured knowing that a leather long coat will keep you warm and dry.
When shopping for a leather long coat, however, you need to choose the right style. Like traditional leather jackets, leather long coats are available in a variety of styles. And because there are so many different styles, many people feel lost when shopping for one. If this sounds familiar, keep reading to learn more about choosing a leather long coat.
Check the Leather
Always check the leather when shopping for a leather long coat. Just because two long coats are labeled as “leather,” they may feature different types of leather. By definition, leather is any type of animal hid that’s been processed and tanned into a fabric. Cowhide leather is the most common, but sheepskin leather offers a higher quality.
Keep in mind that faux leather isn’t real leather. If you see a leather long coat made of faux leather, you should know that it’s made of a synthetic fabric that looks similar to real leather. Unfortunately, faux leather long coats don’t compare to those made of genuine leather. They are stiff, rigid and lack the comfort of their genuine leather counterparts. As a result, it’s recommended that you choose a leather long coat made of genuine leather.
Choose the Right Length
Something else to consider when choosing a leather long coat is the length. All leather long coats feature a longer length than traditional leather jackets. While leather jackets typically extend to the waistline, leather long coats extend either to the knees or ankles. With that said, you can find leather long coats available in many different lengths.
For the best possible fit, order your leather long coat from LeatherCult. Like all our coats and jackets, we offer custom sizing on leather long coats at no additional charge. By purchasing a custom-sized leather long coat, you’ll get the perfect fit — you just need to specify your body measurements.
Pay Attention to the Buttons
Although there are exceptions, most leather long coats have buttons on the front. When the winter weather arrives and you need a little extra protection from the cold temperatures, you can fasten the buttons. Doing so will trap your body heat, essentially insulating you from the cold air.
The formation of these buttons, as well as the material from which they are made, can vary depending on the particular type of leather long coat. Therefore, you should pay attention to the buttons when shopping for a leather long coat. If the buttons are poorly placed or made of low-quality materials, you want to choose a different leather long coat. After all, low-quality buttons typically means the coat itself is low quality.
Consider a Quilted Leather Long Coat for Added Warmth
If you’re planning to wear your leather long coat during the winter — or other cold days of the year — you want to choose a quilted style. Quilted leather long coats are characterized by a quilted construction. Their quilted construction allows them to insulate your body more effectively than non-quilted leather long coats.
The Isabel Leather Jacket #518, for example, features a quilted construction. It’s still considered a leather long coat, but unlike most other styles, it features a quilted construction. When the temperature begins to drop, the Isabel Leather Jacket #518 will insulate your body to keep you warm and comfortable. Furthermore, many women will agree that quilted leather long coats such as this look sleeker and more stylish than traditional, non-quilted leather long coats.
Look at the Pockets
Whether you prefer a traditional leather long coat or a quilted leather long coat, you should check to see whether it contains pockets. If a leather long coat doesn’t have any pockets, you won’t be able to store or carry small items in it. Of course, you can always use your trouser pockets. Even then, however, not all trousers have pockets. And if you’re a woman, you might be wearing a skirt or dress that doesn’t have pockets.
Single vs Double Breasted
Like suit jackets, leather long coats are available in both single- and double-breasted styles. Single breasted is the most popular style in which leather long coats are made. They feature a single column of buttons with a narrow section of overlapping leather fabric on the front. In comparison, double-breasted leather long coats typically feature two columns of buttons with a wider and larger section of overlapping fabric on the front.
So, should you choose a single-breasted or double-breasted leather long coat? The choice is entirely up to you. Some people prefer the simple and more modern appearance of a single-breasted leather long coat, whereas others prefer the more former and classic appearance of a double-breasted leather coat. Just remember to choose a style with which you are comfortable wearing.
Choose a Versatile Color
Don’t underestimate the importance of choosing a leather long coat in a versatile color. If the color isn’t versatile, you won’t be able to wear it with many other clothes or fashion accessories. In terms of versatility, you really can’t go wrong with a brown leather long coat. The first leather long coats ever designed were brown, and since then, brown has been a popular color for leather long coats.
Another highly versatile color is black. If you choose a black leather long coat, you’ll be able to wear it with a wide range of different clothes and fashion accessories. Brown and black are just two of many versatile colors, however, so don’t limit yourself to only choosing a brown or black leather long coat.