A wardrobe staple, the leather jacket works season after season and adds an effortless, cool and edgy feel to any outfit. The key to styling a leather jacket is to pay attention to the fit, colour and proportions. Getting these details right mean the difference between a modern and stylish outfit and an outdated re-hash of leather days gone by (hello Grease Lightning!).
Fit
Tailoring is often associated with blazers and suits but a
leather jacket must also be well tailored to achieve a well styled look. This
doesn’t mean having a jacket individually made but rather, paying attention to
the design and fit is imperative in selecting the right jacket. Ensure the
sleeves are fitted and sit just where the wrist meets the hand.
Colour
There are three key colours when it comes to a modern
leather jacket – black, tan and grey. Each has its place in a stylish wardrobe.
Black leather jackets work best with edgy and minimalist looks – style with a
simple tee, black or blue denim or a fun cocktail dress. Accessorize with a
black handbag and high shine jewellery. Tan leather styles well with more
feminine looks, think prints, bohemian pieces and summer inspired looks. For
details opt for similar tans, gold, turquoise and coloured gem stones. Grey
leather jackets look amazing with pastels, whites and fresh coloured outfits in
softer fabrics for a gentle, trans-seasonal look and pair well with nude
accessories and silver or rose gold jewellery.
Proportions
Proportion also plays a big part when it comes to styling a
leather jacket. A fitted and cropped option will work to balance out a flowing
dress or oversized tee while a more relaxed fit version will work with a tight
dress or fitted top. Balance is key. The same applies to shoes and accessories,
with a tighter fit leather jacket needing to be balanced by a more solid shoe
and oversized bag and a relaxed fit leather jacket working best with a fine
strapped, streamlined shoe and small cross body bag.
A perfect option to achieve a stylish and modern leather
jacket look is the Cadelle Leather Gemini Jacket, designed in a snug and
slightly cropped cut, it mimics the natural shape of the body and creates a
clean, streamlined silhouette. The
sleeves feature zips to allow for a more relaxed look and the leopard print
lining is a fun detail which can be seen when the jacket is worn unzipped for a
flash of individuality. In this busy day and age, it is important to invest in
items which work as hard as you do - the Gemini will take you from day to
night, season to season and last for years and years.
Written by Kimberley Sara, The Style Side
