If you’re looking to purchase a new coat or jacket, you should consider going with a leather jacket. While there are dozens if not hundreds of coats and jackets on the market, none are more versatile than leather jackets. As a result, purchasing a leather jacket is a smart investment for all men and women. But unless you’ve worn a leather jacket in the past, you might be wondering why they are so versatile.
Easy to match
You can easily match a leather jacket with most other garments and fashion accessories. If you’re headed to town to run errands, you can create a casual outfit by pairing your leather jacket with a white t-shirt and pair of denim jeans. If you’re headed to work, you can dress up your leather jacket by pairing it with khakis or formal slacks with a button-up dress shirt. Regardless, you can easily match a leather jacket with other garments and fashion accessories. This is one of several reasons leather jackets are such a versatile form of outerwear.
Timeless style
Another reason leather jackets are so versatile is because of their timeless style. It’s no secret that fashion trends come and go. A trend that’s popular this year may fade next year. With that said, you can rest assured knowing that leather jackets are always in style. They’ve been around for nearly a century, and since that time, little has changed regarding their style.
Leather jackets are still made of the same genuine leather as they were during the 1920s, and they still feature the same classic style. As a result, you’ll be able to wear your leather jacket for countless years to come, all while projecting a high level of style with your outfits. If you purchase a different coat or jacket, it may fade from popularity, in which case you probably won’t wear it frequently.
Optional hood
Some leather jackets also feature a hood that you can wear to protect your head from the elements. The Symphony Detachable Hood Leather Jacket sold here at LeatherCult, for example, features a high-quality detachable hood. If it’s raining, snowing or otherwise cold outside, you can pull the hood over the top of your head for instant protection from the elements. When it’s sunny and warm outside, on the other hand, you can pull down or even detach the hood.
Wrinkle Resistant
It’s a little-known fact that genuine is naturally resistant to wrinkles. Leather jackets can still develop wrinkles, as well as creases, but they are less likely to wrinkle than coats and jackets made of other materials. You can wear a leather jacket for day after day for several weeks without it developing any noticeable wrinkles.
The right amount of warmth
Leather jackets offer just the right amount of warmth. They aren’t as heavy as thicker winter coats, yet they still offer plenty of protection from the cold weather. As a result, you can wear a leather jacket year-round. Whether it’s spring, summer, fall or winter, it will offer just the right amount of warmth.
Keep in mind, there are ways to increase the warmth of a leather jacket. If you live in a region that experiences harsh, cold winters, you may want to invest in a quilted leather jacket. Quilted leather jackets are designed with quilted stitching to provide a higher level of insulation as well as a unique style.
Easy to clean
The versatility of leather jackets doesn’t end there. Aside from the reasons already mentioned, leather jackets are easy to clean. You don’t have to wash and dry your leather jacket like other garments. Instead, you can spot clean it with a damp washcloth and gentle dish soap.
If your leather jacket develops a stain or blemish, simply blot the surface of it with a damp washcloth and some dish soap. Assuming the stain or blemish hasn’t set, it should come out.
Available in custom sizes
Did you know that leather jackets are available in custom sizes? Most stores only sell leather jackets in standard, fixed sizes. While you may get lucky by finding a leather jacket in your size, a better idea is to order a custom-sized leather jacket.
All the leather jackets sold here at LeatherCult come with custom sizing at no additional charge. In other words, you don’t have to purchase a leather jacket in a fixed size. You can specify your own body measurements to ensure your leather jacket fits perfectly.
Looks better with age
Most people will agree that leather jackets look better with age. Over time, leather jackets will develop a naturally aged and vintage appearance. It’s a subtle change, though you’ll probably discover that aged leather jackets look better than new leather jackets.
To help your leather jacket age gracefully, it’s recommended that you condition it once every few months. Conditioning is designed to hydrate leather so that it’s better protected against drying out. It adds valuable moisture to leather, thereby preventing the leather from drying out — a phenomenon that could otherwise cause your leather jacket to crack or peel.
Supports layered outfits
Finally, leather jackets are versatile because they support layered outfits. What does this mean exactly? It means that you can wear other garments under them to create a more dynamic and distinct appearance.
To create a layered outfit, choose a t-shirt or top in a different color than your leather jacket. Ideally, you should choose a t-shirt or top in a contrasting color. If you’re wearing a black leather jacket, for instance, consider wearing a white shirt with it. You must then leave the front of your leather jacket open so that your shirt or top remains visible. When finished, you’ll have a stylish layered outfit ready to go.
As you can see, leather jackets are incredibly versatile. They are easy to match with other garments and accessories, offer a timeless style, support hooded designs, are naturally wrinkle resistant and more.