When shopping for a leather jacket, decide on your budget and style, measure yourself, and inspect the jacket for quality workmanship. Always try on the jacket and make sure the closures work before buying. Consider buying from a company with a good return policy and free shipping on returns.
The best leather jacket will look like real leather, fit well, and be affordable. Pleather is a synthetic material, like vinyl or plastic, that looks like leather but is completely man-made. It is usually much cheaper than leather, although some designers who are conscious of animal rights design leather jackets that are just as expensive as leather jackets.
Before you start shopping for a leather jacket, decide on your budget. If you choose a classic design, you may want to spend more for a higher quality product. Similarly, if you’re shopping for a modern style, it makes sense to save, since you’ll likely be shopping for a new jacket for the next fashion in a matter of months.
Once you’ve decided on your budget and the style of jacket you want, measure another jacket that fits you well, or have a friend measure your body. Having your shoulders, chest, sleeve, and length from neck to hip high or low depending on your preference come in handy when you go shopping. If you bring a tape measure to the store, you can measure the jacket on the rack to verify your size, saving you time and trips to the dressing room to figure out the correct size.
With your measurements in hand, you’re ready to start shopping. You will probably have to buy a new leather jacket. Unlike leather, which has an attractive aesthetic, even as it ages, leather does not age well. You can find leather jackets at vintage clothing stores, but a new leather jacket will last longer and look better.
When you find a jacket that’s within your budget, fits your size, and is made in a style you like, inspect it closely for quality workmanship. Lined jackets are often more comfortable than unlined, with lining generally indicating higher quality. Check that the seams are tightly woven and that the fabric does not fray or tear. You may also want to smell the jacket, as some plastics have an unpleasant odor that does not dissipate. Finally, look at the jacket as a whole and consider whether it looks like real leather or is obviously fake.
Always try on the jacket before you buy it. Adjust the closures, whether they are zippers or buttons, and make sure they close easily. Even if you plan to wear the jacket open, the closures should work just fine. Make sure the sleeve of the jacket falls to a comfortable length, usually somewhere between the wrist bone and the knuckle of the thumb. The shoulder seams of the jacket should fall directly over your shoulders, and the arm opening should leave enough room for you to take the jacket on and off without feeling cramped.
Of course, it’s much easier to tell if a jacket is right for you if you can inspect and try it on in person. Even so, there are many catalogs and online retailers that carry a wide variety of pleather jacket styles and sizes. If you want to order a leather jacket, make sure the company’s return policy entitles you to a full refund if you decide you don’t like the jacket. If possible, choose a company that also provides free shipping on returns.
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