A leather jacket is a real statement piece of fashion. It has also been around for many decades. In fact, if you look back in the fashion history books, you will see that the leather jacket was quite popular in the 70s and 80s. So it is clear to see why it has stood the hands of time. Now because it is such a big statement piece of fashion, you may not always know how to style it. This is completely understandable, that’s where a few styling tips come into play. Here you can get a few tips on how to style a leather jacket.

Before you can know how to style your leather jacket, you need to know what type of leather jacket you have. You see even though they all serve the same purpose, there are a number of different styles of leather jackets that can impact the overall look of your outfit. With that said there are black leather jackets, colorful leather jackets, studded leather jackets, and motorcycle biker leather jackets. These are just a few of the different types of leather jackets you can expect to find on the market. Do keep in mind when styling your leather jacket that all that matters are how you feel when you wear it.

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This may seem a bit crazy but depending on the size of your leather jacket it can really be styled in a variety of ways. Let’s start with a casual look. A leather jacket can go with a number of different casual looks. This includes ripped jeans, sweatshirts, and even dresses. The best way to keep your look casual while wearing a leather jacket is to keep the rest of your look a bit more simple. This doesn’t mean that you don’t have to look fashionable. You can in fact look fashionable while keeping it minimalistic.