Leather jackets are popular due to their durability and warmth. Styles include hip-length, long, 3/4, trench coat, bomber, and blazer. They can be made from leather, suede, or pleather and come in various colors.
For many years, leather jackets have been a popular choice for men and women alike. The reasons are quite simple. Leather is extremely durable if properly maintained, making it virtually impervious to wind, and if insulated it can be very warm in cold weather. Leather jackets come in a variety of styles, making it a bit difficult to decide which one is right for you.
When you’re shopping for leather jackets, you’ll likely come across a large number of different styles. Common types include the hip-length jacket, long jacket, 3/4 jacket, and trench coat. There are too many variations on these styles to mention, however these styles will give you a basic idea of what you are looking at.
On full-length leather jackets, the bottom hem will fall somewhere between your hip and above your mid-thigh mark. The 3/4 length jacket hem will generally fall slightly above the knee. Trench coats cover almost the entire body, with the hem generally sitting slightly above the ankle. If a leather trench coat is properly insulated, it’s almost like wearing armor against cold wind and rain. The hem of hip length leather jackets obviously hangs from the hip.
The bomber jacket, although it looks a lot like the hip-length jacket, deserves a special mention. Bomber jackets have a hem that hangs at the hip, but unlike many hip-length jackets, it has a very boxy look. Bomber jackets are commonly insulated with fur and have two wide pockets at the front, with elasticated waist and cuffs. Many are double-breasted, with the fur from the collar continuing down the front of the jacket.
In a category of its own, is the leather blazer. Although not generally accepted as a suitable coat for the professional dress setting, a leather blazer is generally fine for business casual settings. They are a great jacket for a night club or a fancy bar.
All leather jackets share some common style variations. Usually there is a zipper or buttons present. Many jackets also have a belt that will allow the wearer to cinch the jacket around the waist. Hoods, sometimes removable, are also a common feature, and may or may not be insulated.
Leather jackets can be made from traditional leather or suede. Suede is a type of smooth, velvety leather. Although it looks great, it’s not as durable as regular leather and is especially susceptible to water damage. Pleather, which stands for simulated leather or game leather, is a synthetic material designed to emulate leather. Many consider pleather jackets inferior to real leather, yet the material continues to thrive.
Although leather jackets come in many colors, the most common are black and brown. Most men’s leather jackets stick to black or brown, however women’s leather jackets can be found in a variety of different colors, including bold red.
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