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By Trevor Richards
When it comes to men’s fashion, a leather jacket is one of the few must-have items in your wardrobe. Not only is it practical and warm, but it exudes a masculinity that you just don’t find in any other types of jacket. With all the popular culture which is associated with the leather jacket it is clearly one of the most classic types of clothing a man can have in his closet. If you are thinking of buying a leather jacket for yourself or perhaps as a gift for a friend then there are are a number of things to take into consideration. The quality of the leather itself is one of the most important factors, as is the design and the colour. Here are a few helpful hints to keep in mind when you are out shopping for a leather jacket.
It is important that you are very particular about the quality of leather as that will determine how long the jacket will last. One of the best indicators as to the quality of the leather is where it was made in the first place. You are more likely to find a higher quality of material if it came from a European country, however the trade off is that this will cost you a little bit more. So it is up to you to find a balance between quality and price. An additional suggestion could be to give the leather a good smell as if you can detect traces of chemicals or other foreign odours then this would indicate that the jacket is of an inferior quality.
The design of the jacket itself will of course also be a major consideration. You will want a jacket whose style is versatile, enabling you to wear it on various different occasions. This is the reason why people will tend to buy a jacket which is simple and black as they will want to wear it on a daily basis. You can of course go for a more elaborate design, however take more consideration as to when you are going to wear it as you run the risk of looking out of place or dressing inappropriately.
Colour is obviously another important consideration. Most people will tend to go for the classic black look, however that’s not to say that you need to follow suit. There are other colours to choose from such a beige or grey jacket. Just make sure that you choose a colour that will complement the other colours of clothes which you have in your closet as you want to make sure that everything will match!
If you are looking for a wider range of colours then you can always ditch the leather jacket and purchase a designer jacket instead. Brands such as Superdry and Bolongaro Trevor are particularly popular with their trendy range of jackets. There is no need to go out to your local shops as there are plenty of specialist online retailers for you to browse.
About the Author: Trevor Richards writes on behalf of Room 14 (www.room14menswear.co.uk), a UK retailer of Bolongaro Trevor jackets.
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