Whether you are a man looking for the perfect jacket or a woman looking to make a gift, there are several factors to consider when choosing the ideal jacket. You could buy a leather jacket to wear in your free time, or one that matches your business suits. In addition to choosing the ideal style, you will also need to find a cut that fits well and that matches the body of the person who will be wearing it.
Steps
Step 1. Buy a jacket that matches your wardrobe
This way you can wear it with most of the clothes you already own. For example, buy a black jacket if most of your clothes are light and colorful, otherwise buy a brown jacket if you dress mainly in shades like beige or tan.
- Choose a color that you are comfortable with and that suits your personality. Don't buy a bright orange leather jacket if you think you might be ashamed to wear it.
- If you plan to wear the jacket with both workwear and casual clothes, buy a black leather jacket. Black could make your business suits more elegant and give you a professional look but, at the same time, if you wear the jacket with jeans you can get a casual look.
Step 2. Buy a jacket that suits your physique
Some jackets are designed to make you look slimmer, while others will make you look stouter.
- Buy a bomber-style leather jacket if you are slim and have broad shoulders. Bomber jackets are very wide around the chest, but fit tighter around the waist. If you have a rather large waist, a bomber-style jacket may make you look even more rugged, as it will have thick padding, a wool or sheepskin lining.
- Buy a biker jacket only if you are tall enough. Biker jackets typically contain several details, such as pockets and zippers, which can crush a short man's build.
- If you are very thin, buy a jacket with an elastic waist that tightens around the stomach. The elastic waist will emphasize your chest and shoulders, making you appear more robust.
- If your torso is large and sturdy, buy a straight, simple cut jacket. A straight jacket will help you hide the swelling at the waist; jackets with an elastic waist or containing other decorations, such as zippers and pockets, could instead emphasize the belly.
Step 3. Buy a leather jacket with sleeves of the appropriate length
The sleeves of a jacket should not go beyond the wrist line; otherwise the jacket may appear too big (or too short) for your build.
Step 4. Buy a jacket that reaches waist height
This length will accentuate your build regardless of the cut; instead a longer jacket, like a duster coat or trench coat, could make you look shapeless.
Step 5. Buy a leather jacket of a fabric that suits you
Some materials look more elegant, while others are made to offer warmth and protection.
- If you plan to wear the jacket with your work clothes, choose lambskin for its softness and its subtle, shiny look.
- If you plan to wear the jacket in the winter or to ride a motorcycle, choose leather for its durability and thickness.
Step 6. Put on different types of jackets before deciding
This way you can evaluate how it fits you before purchasing.
