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One of the most important things to consider when choosing a leather jacket is the color. If you choose the wrong color, you may struggle to create a cohesive outfit in which your top and bottom match your leather jacket. While leather jackets are available in dozens of colors, black consistently ranks at the top (along with brown). So, why are black leather jackets so popular? You can see for yourself by investing in a black leather jacket, but we’ve compiled a list of the top seven benefits of wearing a black leather jacket below. #1) Easy to Match You won’t have trouble putting together an outfit that matches if you wear a black leather jacket. Like white, black matches most other colors. The only exception is brown, which tends to clash with black. As long as you exclude brown garments from your outfit, though, you can wear a black leather jacket without fear of it clashing with other garments. This alone is reason enough to at least consider choosing a black leather jacket over other colors. #2) Timeless Style You can rest assured knowing that black leather jackets offer a timeless style. When leather jackets were invented over a century ago, they were made almost exclusively in brown. Shortly thereafter, however, companies began making leather jackets in black. Since then, black leather jackets have remained a popular, timeless style. You can still find the same aviation bomber-style leather jackets in black that were originally made during the early 1900s. #3) Conceals Stains and Blemishes It’s frustrating when you discover a stain on your leather jacket. Maybe you dropped...
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It’s not uncommon for clothes to fade over time. If you wear the same shirt for several years, for example, it will likely fade to a lighter tone. It may have originally been dark blue, but after years of use, the shirt may fade to a light blue color. So, can leather jackets fade as well, or is this phenomenon restricted to traditional garments like shirts and sweaters? Yes, Leather Jackets Can Fade Nearly all garments can fade over time, and leather jackets are no exception. If you wear a leather jacket long enough, you can expect it to fade to a lighter tone. It’s usually not a significant color change, but it’s still a noticeable difference. Black leather jackets may fade to a lighter off-black color, whereas dark brown leather jackets made fade to a light brown or tan color. Your leather jacket won’t fade overnight. Depending on the type and quality, it may take several years before you notice any change in its color. Furthermore, there are ways to protect your leather jacket from fading, which we’ll discuss later in this blog post. Why Fading Isn’t Necessarily Bad While fading is often viewed as a flaw, it’s not necessarily a bad thing. Fading is merely aesthetic, meaning it won’t affect the strength, durability or softness of your leather jacket. The only difference is that faded leather jackets have a lighter tone than their non-faded counterparts. Some people actually prefer the lighter tone of faded leather jackets over the darker tone of non-faded leather jackets. When a leather jacket fades, it develops a distinct appearance that’s not found...
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Not all women’s leather jackets feature the same traditional style. While you can find them in classic styles, such as “bomber” jackets, there are dozens of non-traditional styles from which to choose. If you’re a fashion-conscious woman and want to take your outfits to the next level, you should think outside the box when choosing a leather jacket. By exploring some of the following non-traditional styles, you’ll create a more unique style while differentiating yourself from the mainstream crowd in the process. Cropped What is a cropped leather jacket? It’s just like any other cropped shirt or top, with the only exception being that it’s a leather jacket. Cropped leather jackets are defined by their shorter, cropped height. Most leather jackets, including men’s as well as women’s, stop at or near the waistline when worn. Cropped leather jackets differ in the sense that they stop your midsection when worn. As a result, they allow you to project more color in your outfit by revealing the shirt or top underneath jacket. Hooded Another non-traditional stye in which women’s leather jackets are made is hooded. Hooded leather jackets are defined by the presence of a hood. The hood itself usually isn’t made of leather. Instead, it’s made of a traditional fabric that’s attached to the jacket. The great thing about wearing a hooded leather jacket is that it will protect it from rain, sleet and snow. If your outside and the sky begins to fall, you can cover your head with the hood to stay dry and comfortable. Of course, hooded leather jackets are also stylish, featuring a unique appearance that’s...
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With the average person owning over a half-dozen pairs, jeans are the world’s most popular type of pants. Consisting of a denim construction, they are comfortable, stylish and long lasting. If you own a leather jacket, you can wear it with jeans. For the best possible look, though, consider the following 10 tips on how to wear a leather jacket with jeans. #1) Don’t Mix Brown and Black While jeans match most traditional colors in which leather jackets are made, there are a few exceptions. If your jeans are black, for example, you shouldn’t wear them with a brown leather jacket. Instead, choose jeans in an alternative color that matches or compliments brown, such as light blue or indigo blue. #2) Choose High-Quality Jeans If you’re going to wear jeans with a leather jacket, make sure they are high-quality jeans. Low-quality jeans are made of cheap denim — or other low cheap fabrics — so they don’t offer the same level of style or comfort as their high-quality counterparts. You’ll have to pay more for a pair of high-quality jeans, but it’s a smart investment that will allow you to put together better-looking outfits. #3) Consider the Cut You can wear a leather jacket with jeans in just about any cut, but some cuts are more stylish than others. Skinny and straight-leg cuts have become a popular choice because of their naturally slimming appearance. They feature a narrower opening in the legs than other cuts, which subsequently makes you look slimmer and even taller. When choosing a pair of jeans to wear with a leather jacket, consider the cut...
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