Today I want to discuss the elusive black leather biker jacket. We all know that is the one staple piece that almost every single girl in NYC has in her closet. What we don’t realize is what makes a good leather jacket. When picking a leather jacket the first thing you should look for is versatility. This leather jacket from DKNY is great because it has side zipper panels in order to make the jacket a little bit bigger if you are layering more sweaters underneath. It also has a more biker feel with the details on the sleeves. I personally have two black leather jackets. This one and another one that is a little bit longer for when it’s a little colder, but not cold enough for a wool coat. A leather jacket is another item I call an investment piece. My first leather jacket, I purchased in the fall of 2011 and still have it to this day. It is in great condition and actually leather jackets only get better with age and wear, so mine is perfect! I always thought that if a leather jacket got any water on it then it is ruined. That is 100% false. Don’t get me wrong, you do not want to be caught in a rainstorm wearing your leather jacket, but if you get a little bit of water on it then it just makes it look more aged and sometimes, in my opinion, look even better. In the past, H&M has had some great faux leather jackets that almost look real but for under $80. If you aren’t sure you are ready to commit to purchasing a leather jacket I would suggest looking there first and then deciding if you are ready to take the plunge. When I was in college that is exactly what I did so when I purchased my first leather jacket I knew exactly what style I wanted and knew I would wear it all the time.
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