Why You Need a Leather Jacket in Your Wardrobe

There are many types of jackets to suit every type of woman, but few compete with the versatility original leather jackets bring to any woman’s wardrobe. No, for real. Girly or tomboy? Sorted.

These bad boys transit a woman’s look from one season to the next effortlessly. Plus they need minimal upkeep. Leather jackets offer comfort and effortless style but you have to pay the price upfront; by buying an original leather jacket and taking care of it.

How to care for original leather jacket

• To remove dust or dirt, all you will need is a good wipe down with water and damp cloth.
• Before using any type of cleaning solution, test it on a hidden part of your leather jacket to ascertain its friendliness on leather. Also read the cleaning instructions on the label to be safe.
• Air-cry your jacket after introducing any moisture to it. Once dry, apply a leather conditioner to protect the leather from the effects of water and other elements.

You will love your new leather jacket even more because it will give you an expensive look with the least effort.

Who better than our model, Camilla Coelho, to show how to wear a studded leather jacket?

What draws us to her look is this designer studded leather jacket for women. Doesn’t it give off Michael Jackson vibes?

Notice how instead of closing the zipper or buttons she chooses to close the jacket at the waist with the belt. If she had zipped the jacket up we’d be getting different vibes. But, the exposed white tee gives the chic look she was definitely going after. So if you are looking for designer belted leather jacket for women, definitely get it and rock it this way.

Seems she was going for a chic-rockstar look, considering how she has paired her leather jacket. She has gone for plain black pants to draw attention to the jacket.

The blue heels compliment her look into a girly-but-not-dolly look, maybe to suit the occasion at the Street Style Paris Fashion Week Haute Couture.

See how to enhance the street style look she adds sunglasses? Pairing your black leather jacket with sunglasses gives you serious good-but-not-so-good chic looks.

• Tip: You can upcycle your old leather jacket by adding studs to it.

How else can you style your studded designer leather jacket?

• Pair your leather jacket with a chic dress for an everyday wear that gives off dainty vibes.
• Wear it with a pair of black leather leggings or skinny jeans and sneakers to get the ultimate casual look.
• See that mediocre skirt tucked away in your closet? Take it out and drape your studded designer leather jacket comfortably over a girly camisole hanging on your shoulders.
• Wear a girly white tee and white skinny jeans with your designer leather jacket.
• On a cold morning, wear your jacket over a light sweater just incase it gets sweltering hot in the afternoon.

How do you Identify a jacket made from genuine leather?

Some people burn leather to test, which works. Real leather doesn’t burn. Other safe ways you can use to test if the designer leather jacket you are about to buy is real include:

• Take a whiff. Real leather has a distinct smell that synthetic leather doesn’t.
• Run your fingers over the jacket to test the texture. Real leather is a a bit course to the touch. Even if it feels smooth, it should never be too smooth like synthetic leather.
• Check the label. Many designers would be eager to show their designer leather jackets are made from real leather. If the label isn’t there, your guess is good.

How else would you style a leather jacket? And would you wear what Camilla is wearing?

To see more of Camilla’s fashion tips click here. To see more designs at the Paris Fashion Week Haute Couture, click here or watch this video.