There’s one item of clothing that every man in the world should own, from auto mechanics to sales managers and everyone in between. It’s one of those articles of clothing that you shouldn’t be able to live without and that article, my friends, is the black leather jacket. Think about it, what kind of jacket is cooler than a black leather one? Picture that you’re wearing a pair of jeans, a white V-neck tee and a pair of boots. It’s an okay casual outfit but it’s nothing to write home about, that is until you put your black leather jacket on and then you instantly become edgy, cool, and stylish. While it’s easy to pull off, buying the right leather jacket is the hard part. Most guys screw it up and end up buying the wrong color, size, brand, you name it. Lucky for you, MMD is once again here to save the day. Here are the must follow rules when you’re buying a leather jacket.
1. Don’t Be a Cheapskate: I’m all for finding a good deal but sometimes spending the extra money is worth it. A leather jacket can last forever if you take care of it so don’t be scared to drop the big bucks. I personally would go as high as 00 for one. Trust me here, save up for a little longer and spend a little more. It’ll be worth it in the long run. Also, by spending this kind of money you’re going to get a quality product that looks truly badass. You can go high end designer in that price range so you’re also going to be ultra stylish. If you try and spend 0 bucks on a leather you’re going to end up having to buy a new one every year because it’s not holding up in terms of quality or style. Go big or go home when it comes to your leather fellas.
2. Choose Your Style of Leather Carefully: There are so many different kinds of styles you can by, blazer, motorcycle, bomber, and the list goes on. You want versatility. Pick something you can wear with a lot of different outfits. A good leather jacket should be the perfect companion for a pair of jeans or a pair of slacks for a semi-dressy look. Also, remember that you’re going to get a lot of years out of your leather so make sure you buy something classic that will still be cool in 10 years. Stay away from any metal studs, graphics, patches, or stupid colors. You’re not a Son of Anarchy or a T-Bird. The color should always be BLACK. That means no white, blue, green, or even brown. A brown leather jacket should only be owned if you already have a great black one. Brown isn’t versatile enough.
3. Size is Everything: Never grab what you think is your size off the shelf, pay for it and leave when it comes to a leather jacket. Remember, you’re spending good money here so you’re getting good quality leather which means it’s going to break in. Here’s how you try on a leather jacket. You want to find one that just zips up to the top, yes this means it should be ever-so-slightly snug. If it fits like this then buy it because that is perfection. As you wear it it’s going to stretch and break in so in a few months it’s going to fit your body perfectly. You’ll feel like it was tailor made just for you. This is imperative as a baggy leather jacket just looks ridiculous.
Heed these words gentleman and you’ll be as cool as Mr. Arthur Fonzarelli himself in no time at all.
Article By: Jon DaBove
