Well its fall again, and the leather jackets are creeping back into your wardrobe, but how many ways can you really get away with wearing this accessory? You may already wear it with certain outfits and then hang it back in the closet when you are done, but you can get more wear out of your leather jacket than you ever had this year. Leather jackets are fun, funky and most of all versatile!
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HOW TO WEAR A LEATHER JACKET: Laid Back Look with Jeans
There is something that just screams sexy cool with a leather jacket, jeans and a white t-shirt. It is laid back and chic and very classic. This is a great outfit to hang out in the city in during the day with a pair of flats or it can get vamped up more for a night out when paired with a set of heels. You look badass but also extremely hot! Move over Megan Fox!
HOW TO WEAR A LEATHER JACKET: Tease with Tall Boots
No joke, tall boots are very sexy, and when paired with a leather jacket not only do you look sexy, but you feel confident too. This can be a very simple outfit with jeans or opaque leggings, knee high boots and a leather jacket, but you will look like you just walked out of a fashion magazine. A good idea is to wear lighter colored jeans when you are wearing dark boots and a dark jacket so that you don’t look like you are wearing all of the same color, which may look as though you have Cat Woman’s body suit on.
HOW TO WEAR A LEATHER JACKET: Make a Statement with Necklaces
So you want to wear your leather jacket this year but are unsure what type of jewelry you should wear with it? If you are looking to make a statement in your jacket, try throwing on an attention-grabbing necklace, such as one that has a lot of chains or charms. This will surely make you look and feel super cool.
HOW TO WEAR A LEATHER JACKET: Be Bold in Leather
Wearing leather with leather can sometimes be intimidating, but if the mood strikes and it is appropriate, you can double up on your leather accessories. Wear a cropped leather jacket with leather pants or nylon leggings (they look like leather!), if you are feeling like a rock star, or if you want to tone it down just a bit, stick with your leather jacket and wear a leather bracelet or large leather purse.
HOW TO WEAR A LEATHER JACKET: Stay Grounded in a Hoodie and Sneakers
A classic and comfortable look is wearing a leather jacket with a hoodie, jeans and sneakers. This is the ultimate casual look and is great for the newbies who are not sure how to start wearing a leather jacket just yet.
HOW TO WEAR A LEATHER JACKET: Be Glam in a Dress
Who says you get look girly in a leather jacket? Wear yours with a cute A-line dress or even a knee length floral one. You can pair this look with heels or boots depending on the cut and style of the dress. Top this look off with a pair of bold earrings. Normally this look works the best with dresses that are knee length or above.
HOW TO WEAR A LEATHER JACKET: Ultra Sexy in Leggings
Feeling really daring? Why not wear your leggings out on the town with a leather jacket and a tee? To make this look rock even more wear a belt loosely along your waist. If you want to wear a little longer top, pair your leggings with a tunic and heels. You can go either way with this look. Keep it casual rock with leggings and a short top or make it a little more feminine with a tunic.
SHOW TO WEAR A LEATHER JACKET: tay Professional in a Belted Blazer
If you have a longer leather jacket or a blazer, you can wear it alone or with a top underneath and then belt it to cinch your waistline. You can then wear this with a knee length pencil skirt or tailored pants and heels.
Carissa Chesanek is a freelance writer who works with mainly women's issues that deal with fashion, beauty, health and relationships. She is currently getting her master's degree in journalism, is an aspiring author and an active member of the International Women's Writing Guild.