Over the decades, fashion trends have changed and some have been reborn. Most notably, the leather jacket has made a reappearance in the world of fashion. The leather jacket was an iconic attribute to outfits in the ’40s, the ’50s and the ’70s. However, they faded into the background until the past couple of years when they made a comeback.
Leather jackets are now a part of everyday wear. Wearing a jacket with jeans, skirts, dresses or even shorts, the leather jacket can make any outfit stand out. Not to mention the leather jacket is also being utilized on shows like “Once Upon a Time” where the main character, Emma Swan, is known for her leather jackets or Fonzie from the hit ’70s/’80s show “Happy Days.”
Leather jackets can be paired up with any outfits you choose to wear. Depending on your preference of a leather jacket, they can range from $40 to close to $1,000. Most likely, as college students, we are not willing to spend that much money on a piece of clothing, so settling for a faux leather jacket might be best. Though, they look as real as the real leather ones.
- A good way to wear a leather jacket is to pair it with jeans or leggings. Add a cute tee underneath and a scarf to tie the outfit together, and you have an outfit ready to wear for a day on campus or even a night out with friends.
- Perhaps you want to dress up a leather jacket. In which case, you could wear it with a skirt and tights. Pair it with a short skirt or even a longer skirt. It goes with any style, color or length. Add a pair of booties and this outfit is perfect for a dinner in Chicago.
- Stressing out about not having the right cardigan for a dress when it’s a bit too cold to go strapless? Not-to-worry– a leather jacket makes the perfect substitute for a cardigan over a dress whether it be strapless or otherwise. It makes the outfit much bolder. If you want a simple look, wearing a dress with a leather jacket is your go-to outfit.
Leather jackets can be worn with almost anything without it being considered “too much.” They can make an outfit edgy or sophisticated, depending how they’re dressed up. Whether it is a date or dinner with friends, a leather jacket can never be the wrong choice. After all, they’ve been around for decades and seem to be picking up speed again in the fashion world.
