A black leather jacket has been a staple of my wardrobe since my late twenties. Two decades later, I still wear one ALL the time to add a little edge to just about anything in my closet. These are all the ways I style a leather jacket.
When I first bought one it was pretty cheap (all I could afford) and didn’t last very long. Over time I’ve learned the motto: less, but better. I try my best to only invest in pieces that are high quality, classics that will last me forever (rather than buying trendy one-offs that only work for a season).
The key to investment pieces is knowing (before you buy them) a bunch of different ways they’ll work within your closet. If you’re curious, here is a collection of how I style a leather jacket… its an ever-evolving collection
1 // Leather Jacket + Graphic T-Shirt is my go-to!
I style a leather jacket with denim, cute sneakers and a graphic t-shirt all the time. It’s probably the outfit I’ve worn more than any other in life– perfect for cool spring days and early fall. When it gets a little cooler I’ll pop on a beanie and/or a great scarf with some boots.
2 // Zip up your jacket, add a blanket scarf and pair with skinnies or a great skirt
3 // Black Leather Jacket and a maxi dress is so very chic — I love to pair it with a statement earring and a low chignon
4 // All black, everything! Pair it with black jeans, black turtleneck, and black boots for a sort of sexy Steve Jobs situation
5 // Leather Jacket with workout clothes? Heck yeah girl, jazz up your loungewear — running errands never looked so good.
I’m ALL about the black leather jacket with loungewear– it looks fantastic with form fitting leggings and even better as a way to make a slouchy look feel more pulled-together.
5 // Leather Jacket with a wide brim hat — Admittedly, I think this look works better when my hair is shorter but when it is, I rock it all the time.
