What does an age-appropriate leather jacket look like? (Part 2)

September 26, 2011 | By Deborah Boland | 4 Comments

Leather is not just for hard-core biker chicks. A nice leather jacket is an investment that you can enjoy for many years if you pick one that really fits your personality! Take a look.

Note: Excuse the super young, skinny models. That’s all we could find online. All styles shown here are age-appropriate, but you will just have to imagine how they might look on you! One day we hope that the stores will wake up and start using over 40 models with real bodies!

Sizzling Snakeskin: Snakeskin has been all the talk this season! We liked this one from Chicos because it is reversible! Snakeskin on one side, solid on the other…so two jackets for the price of one! $349.00 (Chicos)
Oh yes to Classic with no zippers or buttons! This gorgeous jacket has it all right! the simple collar flattering pockets the hidden snaps make for a simply perfect piece! You would not go wrong to splurge on this! (Saks)
The Open Style, soft and feminine! This olive cropped piece is one of our favorites. It is made of super soft thin leather The lines and cut of this jacket would be flattering on most. Can be dressy or casual the long “V” neckline keeps this jacket from being bulky (Nordstrom)
Short and sweet! See how this jacket is all vertical lines.That is why it is such a flattering jacket! This would work best on a petite or small busted gal The neckline is high, but would look great open or with a scarf. It is short-waisted so if you have a hard time finding jackets to fit your body type you’d love this one! $339.00 (Nordstrom)
Red means Romantic! Do you have an urge to walk into a room and get a compliment?This jacket would be a sure bet for that! One note though… not all reds look good on everyone, this one is a blue-red, so those with cool undertones to their skin need only apply! What a deal! We were shocked when we saw the price was only $212.00 (Neiman Marcus)
Dramatic Hipster! Black leather is always a strong statement and you can make it look very rocker or, like this, super sexy and just plain HOT!$298.00 (Nordstrom)

This is a big, NO! ~ and when “Sale” becomes a bad word! We went to one of the most fashionable sites and found this jacket “on sale.” No wonder no one wanted to buy it… The color of this jacket would best only on dark skin, otherwise it could wash you out, like it does this model. The pockets hit at a terrible spot, especially if you have large breasts Then sleeves and waist with wide elastic is just not chic. Just think how this would look if you had a little “tummy”? Worst of all, this jacket even has epaulettes, which does not really go with the style of this mishmash coat. This is a fashion disaster and not worth it at any price! If you are tempted to buy a jacket just because it is a great price, think again!! No matter what the cost you should love and adore your new purchase!(Shopbop)
Flattering for the Curvy Gal! Super flattering for those Glam Gals who have some curves! This simple design still has lots of flair to it! See how it is cut to hit a little longer near the thigh The stripe trim on the sides has a wonderful “nipped in” illusion! Plenty of room for shoulders and bust However, it’s little pricey at $598.00 (Saks)
And Finally… A GREAT PICK or is it? If you want to have some fun, you can try a leather vest! JoJami has one that she has worn with a long sleeve top in the winter and come Spring with a tank top. We thought this one looked pretty nice and the price is right at $128.00. However, when we noticed that it was only given 1 star.. we found several bad reviews including this one…”I ordered a small but it was too big especially in the hips and waist. The fur looked like it came off a cheap gorilla costume. Bummer. It looked great on the model online.”This is why we love Nordstrom because they actually print honest reviews!(Nordstrom)
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Comments, Feedback, & Opinions:

Lavender Dreams says:

August 31, 2011 at 2:57 pm

I love this post! I would like to buy a leather coat but I need this kind of research to decide on one! And I would have to try them ALL on! heehee! ♥

Daisy says:

August 31, 2011 at 1:19 am

Leather jackets are so timeless; definite essential

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Kelly says:

August 28, 2011 at 11:19 am

I really like Eddie Bauer’s Stine Leather Jacket – esp. since I got it on sale late last year for under $200! I don’t live in a very cold climate so it was the perfect choice for a nice looking but not too heavy leather jacket that goes with my very casual life style. The brown was a nice deep chocolate brown – softer than black but still deep enough to go with most outfit choices.