Everyone should own a leather jacket—it’s just a fact. It is a staple item in everyone’s closet no matter what your style is. Punk, preppy, sporty or comfortable, throwing on a leather jacket can add an element of effortless cool. No matter how you style it, it makes a statement.
Whether you’re thinking back to Greasers in the ’50s, hunky James Dean rocking one in the ’60s, the classic brown leather or the leather covered punks of the ’70s, the leather jacket has been an American classic for decades. The Fashionista I spotted threw a modern take on the staple piece.
I won’t deny that the jacket is what caught my eye on this Fashionista, granted the infectious smile and bold red lip helped, but her take on a sporty-chic style is put-together and stylish. While keeping it causal for a Sunday afternoon she throws a few different styles together. With a pair of fresh new adidas sneakers, she adds a little bit of a sporty vibe, but a bold orange-red lip keeps the look classy. A stylish knotted dress looks comfortable and casual, but when you throw a clean leather jacket on top, the look automatically gains an edge.
The leather and sneaker combo is a cool-kid staple, and this Fashionista totally captures that vibe. Perfect for the spring, this look is casual-cool, and perfect for class. If you’re still missing some leather from your wardrobe, try this one from Urban Outfitters. Throw a leather jacket on top of anything in your closet for automatic cool-factor.
What is your STYLE ADVICE OF THE WEEK? “Keep it effortless and chic. The striped dress can be transformed from work wear to weekend wear with the addition of the leather jacket and sneakers. The jacket gives an edge to the feminine silhouette of the dress.”
