As we approach the end of another year — or decade for that matter — you should reevaluate your wardrobe to ensure it’s up to date. The 2020 new year offers the perfect opportunity to clean up your wardrobe by removing outdated garments and replacing them with more modern, fashionable garments. While fashion trends constantly change from year to year, there’s one trend that safe from the hands of time: leather jackets.
What Is a Leather Jacket?
A leather jacket, as the name suggests, is a type of men’s and women’s outerwear that features a leather construction. Most jackets available for sale are made of conventional textile materials like polyester, wool and cotton (or a combination thereof). Leather jackets are unique, however, because they are made of animal hide. Some leather jackets are made of deerskin, whereas others are made of cowskin or sheepskin. Regardless, all leather jackets feature a leather construction that’s characterized by the use of animal hide.
Why You Should Invest in a Leather Jacket for 2020
Considering that there are dozens of other coats and jackets available for sale, you might be wondering why you should choose a leather jacket for your 2020 wardrobe. For starters, leather jackets feature a naturally soft and supple texture that’s not found in other coats and jackets. During production, leather is tanned to achieve a smoother surface. The end result is a superior level of softness that makes leather jackets exceptionally comfortable.
Leather jackets also feature a timeless style, so you can rest assured knowing that they’ll be popular in 2020 and the years to come. Unfortunately, the same can’t be said for other coats and jackets. Many coats and jackets that were popular during the 1980s and 90s are not considered outdated. While leather jackets have been around for nearly a century, they’ve actually become more popular since their WWI origins.
A leather jacket can be worn at any time of the year
It’s a common misconception that leather jackets can only be worn during the winter. However, assuming you choose the right type (see below), you can wear a leather jacket at any time of the year. Whether it’s spring, summer, fall or winter, this classic form of outerwear offers the perfect balance of insulation and breathability to ensure year-round comfort.
How to Choose a Leather Jacket for 2020
When shopping for a leather jacket to wear in 2020, choose a color that you can easily integrate into your day-to-day outfits. If you typically wear khaki-colored trousers in your daily outfits, for example, you should choose a leather jacket in a color that matches khaki. If you typically wear black trousers, on the other hand, you should choose a leather jacket in a color that matches black.
Keep in mind that your leather jacket doesn’t have to necessarily feature the exact same color as your pants, shirts or other garments with which you wear it. Your leather jacket just needs to match your clothes. Black is a popular color in which leather jackets are made because black matches so many other colors. With the exception of brown, you can wear a black leather jacket with garments of all colors.
Something else to consider when shopping for a leather jacket to wear in 2020 is whether to choose a generic or celebrity-inspired style. In recent years, celebrity-inspired leather jackets have become increasingly popular. As the name suggests, they are inspired by famous celebrities. For example, the X-Men Origins Wolverine Leather Jacket is a celebrity-inspired style depicted by Hugh Jackman in the blockbuster movie “X-Men Origins Wolverine.”
Mistakes to Avoid When Wearing a Leather Jacket in 2020
If you’re going to sport in your leather jacket in 2020, you should avoid making a few critical mistakes. For starters, don’t make the mistake of wearing a leather jacket that’s either too big or too small.
Another mistake to avoid when wearing a leather jacket in 2020 is choosing faux, rather than real, leather. Faux leather jackets aren’t made of real leather, so they don’t offer the same characteristics. When compared to genuine leather jackets made of real leather, faux leather jackets have an artificial texture that simply looks fake.
Of course, you’ll need to properly maintain your leather jacket to get the most use out of in 2020 and the years to come. Leather doesn’t stain easily, but when it does stain, you can typically clean it using a damp washcloth and dish soap. Along with regular cleaning, you may want to condition your leather jacket. Conditioning will hydrate your leather jacket so that it doesn’t dry out or crack open.
Leather Jacket Fashion Trends to Watch in 2020
Not all leather jackets are the same. And with a new year right around the corner, you must choose a style that’s aligned with current fashion trends. So, what kind of leather jacket trends will define 2020? You can expect to see several more hooded leather jackets sold and worn in 2020. Hooded leather jackets are a hybrid of a traditional leather jacket and a hoodie.
In addition to hooded leather jackets, you can expect to see more cropped leather jackets sold and worn in 2020. Cropped leather jackets are distinguished from other leather jackets by featuring a shorter length. While most other leather jackets extend all the way to the waistline when worn, cropped leather jackets typically only extend to the stomach (or a few inches above the stomach).
Celebrity-inspired leather jackets will likely become more popular in 2020. For decades, famous celebrities have influenced mainstream fashion trends. When people see their favorite celebrity wearing a particular garment, they may feel compelled to buy and wear the same garment. This has prompted many people to wear celebrity-inspired leather jackets.
In Conclusion
Start the 2020 new year off on the right foot by investing in a high-quality leather jacket. With its classic style and superior softness, a leather jacket will help you project a fashion-forward appearance while keeping you comfortable throughout the new year.