I think every autumn/winter/spring wardrobe needs a staple leather jacket - but the best part is in winter you get to warm it up with shearling. They can be expensive, but I got this real leather jacket in the ASOS sale last year (£60 down from £120!). Luckily the sales are about to kick in (ASOS sale starts today, other high st stores soon!), so look out for similar bargains. Best of all, leather can be dressed up or down. In my photo it's a very casual look, paired with a T-shirt & some casual trousers from Primark and Converses. However, leather can also polish off a dinner/going out outfit very easily!My rules:
- Firstly, I would always choose real leather over fake. It may cost more at the outset, but you can tell the quality and will last many, many more years.
- Secondly, look out for something classic. Leather can look cheap (especially if it's not real), so go for something which looks like it will be able to be worn 5 years down the line.
- Thirdly, my one has a detachable shearling collar, so I can create a completely new look from the same jacket in different seasons. 2 in 1, saves money!
- Fourth, as most leather jackets are short, you will have to pair with loose trousers and/or a longer top to cover your butt.
- Fifth.. don't feel you have to stick to black. For ages before I bought this one from ASOS, I was eyeing up this brown one from River Island here (picture below). However, it was out of my budget at the time (it's now £120 down from £150). This other one from Urban Code at ASOS is also beautiful! £130.
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| Urban Code at ASOS, £130 |
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| River Island, £120 |
If you've seen any more nice ones, let us know!
If you've missed them, check our previous Winter Pick blogs:
Part 4: Winter picks: I Heart Ponchos
Part 3: The (Faux!) Fur Coat
Part 2: Cape, Mac and Snood jackets
Part 1: Knitted cardigans and cable knit jumpers
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