fall 2010 leather jacket trends

name something in anyone’s closet that conveys attitude, spunk and confidence like a leather jacket. yes, some shoes could give a leather jacket a run for it’s money, but leather jackets are timeless and classic and can be worn by anyone. you can top off your silk or cashmere top or ripped jeans and cropped tees over and over, year after year, and putting it on will never seem to get old.

a leather jacket is or can be a major investment so if you are in the market for a quality jacket, save up the dollars and plan to spend anywhere between $200 to $500 dollars or more.

to get the most bang for your buck, stick with a classic and timeless cut and style. a medium or regular length is going to offer you the most versitility and style range. and as for colors, well, black is at the top of most buyer’s lists, but dark greys or taupes work well also.

a modern, yet still classic leather jacket may be updated with establishments or finishes that are noticeable but still low key. if you want to go classic take note from the jackets above. steer clear of too trendy because you may grow tired of your jacket sooner than later.

i consider halle berry to be the leather jacket queen. i look forward to her fall and winter wear because she knows how to layer and top her outfits off with the perfect cropped leather jacket.

cropped jackets are very popular and uber feminine. they show off your waist and work well for those in west coast winter climates where wearing a leather jacket is a prize versus being mandatory.

have fun with cropped pieces. when trying on your jacket, you want to make sure it says “cropped” and not “too small.” make sure the arm legth falls at the top of our thumb (i like to measure this by making sure any jacket falls to the top of my thumb bone) and you can stretch and move in the jacket without it feeling too small or too tight. and be sure to button in while trying it on, you don’t want to bust area to be too small since feminine style leather jackets are often cut on the smaller size.

kim kardashian is wearing my favorite leather jacket style this season – the asymmetrical drop front. this style is just as feminine as the cropped jacket, but lends a casual appeal that you don’t get in a feminine cut and cropped style.

the asymmetrical leather jacket is fun and light and airy and puts you in the mind of your favorite cardigan. i think that’s what’s so appealing about it because most women have that one sweater that looks good on them no matter what they are wearing.

this style of leather jacket is just screaming for some skinny jeans or even bell bottoms and a cute top. but don’t let the casual style of this jacket deter you, an asymmetrical cut leather jacket can be just as warm and comfy as a classic style.

shearling is not a leather jacket new comer, it’s been around since forever. and now, shearling is becoming more and more affordable and less intimidating to wear because the style has been updated to be less eskimo to eskimo chic.

shearling is warm and comfortable and can add another dimension to your leather jackets because it’s a contrasting texture which adds an element of style and dept. the juxtaposition of soft and hard is alluring and fashion forward.

and though shearling is affordable, it’s also a coveted style that calls for a few stacks to be dropped. if you are looking for a few shearing pieces to covet, the ones below deliver lustability and more.

burberry has shut the shearling jacket game down this season with ti’s prosum aviator jackets – pictured abve.

if you really want a nice gift from the s.o. or santa, you can add one of these pretty jackets to your christmas list. click on any photo or jacket in the post to learn more or to purchase.

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