If you were under the impression that leather jackets were not intended for the summer, I hate to be the one to tell you that you’ve wasted most of your life. As this Fashionista shows, creative and thoughtful accessorizing can turn the staple of the temperate seasons into a statement for summer evenings.
Her jacket is a stunning combination of a faded military green canvas and black leather. The design elaborately uses extravagant zippers not just for the oversized pockets and the opening, but to also line the shoulders and mark the boundary between the two fabrics. Additionally, the extravagant biker collar cut gives the outfit a sense of effortless attitude.
However, what makes the leather jacket work for the summer are the Fashionista’s accessories. The mellow colors of her base outfit, the black jeans and the white blouse with summery lacing details allows her to use seemingly outrageous jewelry. Her elephant earrings are reminiscent of trinkets from Thailand, and she paired them with her tribal rings. In fact, her rings represent every place she has lived in. Finally, she finishes off her look with mismatched hot pink nails that would all appear bizarre on their own, but work wonderfully well in unison.
This Fashionista tops of her gorgeous outfit with additional leather details. She wore her fierce black leather boots with oversized buckles, and carried her equally fierce handbag. All in all, this outfit is perfect for those chilly evenings in the early summer, because it lets you stay warm while still looking seasonably fashionable.
How To: If you don’t already have a leather jacket in your closet, I highly recommend you invest in one, even in the summer. Complement your outfit with a summer blouse or a dress, and some sick boots!
