A symbol of freedom, clothing for the rebellious in spirit, a biker jacket - the biker jacket has many names. It has not gone out of fashion for more than ninety years. There are many answers to the current question of what to wear with a biker jacket. The number of possible options is determined by the variety of types of the product. Which model will suit its owner best, what are the most stylish combinations with this jacket this season - all fashionistas should know about this.
What to wear with different models
It is extremely difficult to confuse this model with other types of jackets. Its main feature is a zipper that runs diagonally from the collar to the hip. Like many stylish items, the women's leather jacket originates from the army uniform of cavalrymen.
In its current form, the model appeared in 1928 thanks to Irwin Schott, the founder of the largest brand of leather outerwear at that time. It is to him that the biker jacket owes the appearance of the zipper.
The new item created a furor among motorcyclists, for whom it was created, and also firmly established itself in the wardrobe of police officers. A real style boom was caused by Marlon Brando, who showed off such a jacket in the film "The Wild One" in 1953. After its appearance on the screen, the fashionable items began to be worn everywhere. Following the cinema, the item conquered the music industry: the king of rock and roll Elvis Presley gave a powerful impetus to the spread of stylish images with a biker jacket.
Classic
The classic model is distinguished by its tight fit, as it was developed for motorcycle riding. It is characterized by a turn-down collar, lapels, and an overlapping zip with a diagonal zipper. There are other features of the jacket:
- The sleeves are long, covering the wrist, tapered. There are zippers, which makes it easy to wear with biker gloves.
- Often, leather jackets are decorated with imitation shoulder straps.
- Sometimes there are straps at the bottom (for a better fit), chest and side pockets.
- The decoration is not limited to zippers; rivets, spikes, metal plaques, and satin stitch embroidery on the sleeves are also used.
The classic biker jacket is universal: it emphasizes the advantages of a slender figure and hides excess volume if any. Despite some brutality, it looks organically on both a fragile girl and a stately lady. There are also no restrictions on height, the only thing to remember is the length: short people will suit a model up to the waist, while tall people can consider options below the hips.
What to wear with a leather biker jacket is a question that interests many. If the classic model is shortened, it is worth choosing flowing skirts of different styles, if it is elongated, classic straight-cut trousers and jeans are recommended. A biker jacket and a dress look good, and the more delicate and contrasting the model of the latter, the better.
Oversized
Oversized items emphasize the fragility of the owner: jackets put on as if from someone else's (male) shoulder enhance the effect of defenselessness and femininity. However, the technique only works on thin ladies. This model of a leather jacket is characterized by a wide shoulder line, the jacket itself narrows downwards, forming a triangle. Recommendations for selection:
- A well-fashioned oversized biker jacket looks good on a sporty build, T-shaped, rectangular body type. With a length to the hips (or lower), a tall stature is required.
- Popular oversized models with a wide shoulder line should not be chosen by girls and women with an "inverted triangle" figure. The jacket will add additional unnecessary volume to the upper body.
- The jacket will make a short "apple" or "hourglass" figure look squat, round and awkward. The exception is the 2020 modification of the biker jacket, shortened to the waist, with an emphasis on the belt.
Such jackets can be worn with trousers, for example, with straight ones with a 7/8 length crease, skirts of a suitable cut: for short people, knee-length "half-sun" ones are recommended. A biker jacket looks good with sweatpants.
With fur
Another modification for the winter period is a leather jacket with fur. The model perfectly protects from the wind, warms in winter. The trend of the season is the contrast of the colors of the top and fur, but monochrome options also remain relevant. Since it is supposed to be worn in winter, almost all such jackets are sewn in an elongated style. The thing turns out to be moderately voluminous, which means it will not suit everyone: tall stature and a thin build are preferable. A successful image is made up of leather jackets and skinny jeans, cropped tweed trousers of a loose or tight cut, combinations with a pencil skirt.
Sheepskin coat
This jacket model is warmer than the previous ones, it is suitable not only for mild winter, it will be comfortable in it even in noticeable frost. The classic black color is losing ground, light brown, beige shades are more relevant for sheepskin coats. Characteristic differences of the models: the presence of straps not only at the bottom, but also on the sleeves closer to the wrist, as well as fur trim on the cuffs.
Recommendations for choosing a jacket are exactly the same as in the previous case: tall stature, a slender figure without pronounced hip volumes are desirable. There are many options for what to wear a biker jacket with: in combination with straight-cut jeans, elongated skinny jeans, wide trousers to the floor, the jacket will create a harmonious winter look. It will be complemented by boots or ankle boots in the tone of the main color of the outerwear.
Combined
Women's models of products made of materials with different textures are gradually losing their relevance due to the complex compatibility with other wardrobe elements. However, combined options among fashionable biker jackets of 2020 can still be found. A designer novelty is a print on the sleeves. Animalistic, for example, leopard, is especially relevant. Contrast colors are also in fashion, for example, a black sleeve against a light beige base, and vice versa.
For those who don’t know what to wear with a leather jacket for a 40-year-old woman, we can recommend a combination model – it looks great with laconic loose or straight-cut trousers. A plain turtleneck in light shades will complement a stylish look. Young girls can easily afford white T-shirts under a jacket and tight trousers.
The main condition when creating images with a leather jacket is not to overdo it with prints. A pattern imitating the color of leopard fur, for example, is highly undesirable to combine with other patterns.
With spikes
One of the most popular types of leather jacket decoration, introduced by punks, is spikes. Initially, they were quite sharp and dangerous, as they were made from scrap materials: buttons, nails. Over time, spikes became safer, but did not lose their aggressive look. The image is softened when combined with a dress: feminine models made of flowing fabric of maxi or midi length are recommended. A silk skirt with a small flower, a top with thin straps with a black leather jacket decorated with spikes will create a great grunge look, ripped denim shorts with an oversized T-shirt and high-laced boots are a typical punk look.
Do not forget about the rules for choosing clothes depending on height (short girls should preferably choose a short jacket to the waist), body type (an extended leather jacket to the hip is suitable for a "triangle", a short one - for an "hourglass", oversized - for a rectangular and T-shaped build). Age also matters: if there is no goal to shock others, then ladies 50 and older should avoid aggressive colors, decorative elements: no animalistic patterns, spikes. Preferred colors: light beige, brown, burgundy.
Children's
Children's leather jackets are mini-copies of adult ones. A practical jacket cannot be called 100% comfortable for kids, so they are used exclusively for photo shoots (in the Family look style, for example), or for going out. Children's versions have all the features of a classic leather jacket: a turn-down collar, lapels, straps and zippers. Some models can also boast "adult" decor: rivets on the lapels, safe flattened spikes. Almost all jackets are shortened. In addition to black, brighter colors are used: red, pink, blue. They are worn with a white or dark T-shirt, jeans, as well as with fluffy dresses and tutus.
Fashionable color combinations
Looks with a black biker jacket are an absolute classic. The number of possible combinations with such a universal color increases. But in the new season you can afford not only a black jacket, but also models of other colors:
- soft pastel shades of trendy models are represented by beige, olive, gray-brown, gray-blue;
- Bright colors of leather jackets are popular: burgundy, ultramarine, red, green, coral;
- fashionable looks this year are unthinkable without a leather jacket in white or cream or ivory shades;
- Metallic colours are trendy: grey-steel, silver-blue, golden-yellow.
Leading fashion houses suggest not limiting yourself to plain leather jackets. Stylish looks embodied on world catwalks are presented by jackets with prints, for example, with multi-colored bird feathers on the shoulders and hems, or under python skin). Zuhair Murad demonstrated an interesting model - a gold leather jacket with fringe fragments on the sleeves and decorative buttons in the elbow area. Designers offered interesting combinations: bright jackets with animal print and flared jeans with embroidery, metallic colored leather jackets and translucent floor-length skirts or pleated midi-length, black elongated models of leather outerwear and tutus made of tulle in sky-blue shades.
Materials of manufacture
The compatibility of things largely depends not only on the cut, but also on the texture. The classic version is universal, but not as interesting as the combined one. The following materials are used for sewing leather jackets this year:
- Genuine leather is an absolute favorite. Initially, the jacket appeared in this design. The advantages of clothing made of high-quality natural material are wear resistance, elasticity, breathability, durability. Of the disadvantages, it is worth noting only the high price, as well as some capriciousness in care. There is a maximum number of images with a leather jacket, unlike other varieties.
- Eco-leather is an artificially created analogue, the quality of which is an order of magnitude higher than the usual leatherette. It is produced on the basis of microporous polyurethane on a cotton lining. This material has the necessary elasticity, strength and rigidity, prevents moisture from getting through, but allows air to pass through. The disadvantages are as follows: cleaning with water is fraught with the appearance of stains, the material can crack at the folds.
- Suede is at the peak of popularity this year. The material's undoubted advantage is its delicate, velvety texture, which highlights the richness of colors. For this reason, most suede leather jackets are made colored. The downside is that it is difficult to care for.
- Denim will add casualness and relaxation to the image. If there is no goal to create a provocative bold image, then a denim biker jacket will be the best choice. A denim jacket will perfectly complement the everyday style of a girl on a walk. In addition to versatility and practicality, the advantages of such a product include its democratic nature. The conditional disadvantage is a little protection from wind and cold, so the ideal time of year for wearing denim is spring.
- Velvet is an unusual solution for creating an evening look. Combinations of the jacket with mini cocktail dresses are acceptable. Party looks are slightly outrageous and quite elegant. The advantages of the models are their flashiness: it will be almost impossible to remain unnoticed. Disadvantages: difficult to care for, velvet leather jackets are difficult to combine.
- Tweed - such a biker jacket will diversify a business image, will bring a twist to it, but it is necessary to carefully select partner items. They should be of the most laconic design, a simple white shirt, a strict pencil skirt or classic straight-cut trousers with an arrow are recommended. The undoubted advantages of such material: density, softness. The jacket retains heat due to natural wool in the composition. The disadvantages are the high price, as well as the demanding care.
- Wool - a knitted leather jacket does not go well with romantic items. The item looks ridiculous with a long dress, a light blouse, soft trousers. An acceptable look is a wool leather jacket, mid-rise skinny jeans, a sporty tight top and sneakers in the same color.
- Knitwear - this biker jacket looks good in casual and sporty styles. Pros: great variability of looks and democratic nature. Cons - insufficient density of knitwear, due to which the jacket forms unsightly folds during wearing, deforms in the area of the zipper.
A leather jacket is a rather provocative item. To avoid overloading images with a leather jacket, it is necessary to remember the rules of compatibility. Excessive decor of the opposite stylistic direction is inappropriate: ruffles, flounces, lace.
Selection of shoes and accessories
Although most often leather jackets are worn without additional accessories, it is still difficult to do without a headdress and a scarf in the cold season. The classic model for spring 2020 easily gets along with hats, caps, caps, berets. It can be complemented with a snood, stole or neck scarf. Leather jackets with a large knit scarf and a cap embody the English underground style. Headbands and turbans as a headdress will add bohemianism to the image. It is not forbidden to wear a women's leather jacket with a baseball cap, and sheepskin coats together with earflaps for winter are an ultra-fashionable bold move.
A bag that women cannot do without is recommended to match the jacket in the new season, but a slight contrast of textures is necessary. For example, a beige leather biker jacket will look great with a suede accessory in the same tone. The sizes and decor of bags should match the outerwear. A medium or small envelope bag, a shopper with strict lines will suit a laconic oversized model. With an abundance of decor on the biker jacket, the bag should be simple.
There are many options for combining a biker jacket with shoes. Sneakers and trainers are recommended for creating a semi-sporty style, pumps with a shortened classic-looking biker jacket are suitable for an urban and casual look. Sheepskin coats are appropriate with insulated boots with high laces, suede ankle boots, half-boots. Casual style will be complemented by moccasins, loafers, slippers. Colors are often selected to match the jacket or trim.
The biker jacket has been a timeless trend for decades and should be in every woman’s wardrobe. This is a universal way to declare yourself as a free person. And a competent choice and careful combination will allow you to emphasize the individuality and style of the owner.
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