Caring for a Leather Jacket
Looking after your leather jacket properly will help to extend its life and will ensure that it gives you many years of wear. If you look after your leather jacket correctly you can also help to prevent ripping and cracking which will keep your jacket looking like new and will stop it from letting in the elements. There are a few simple measures which can be taken to keep leather jackets and coats looking, feeling, and smelling wonderful.
Although most leather jackets are preconditioned, you should still apply a leather protector to keep the leather waterproof. Try to use products specifically designed for leather which do not contain waxes and oils. These additives can clog the leather and prevent it from breathing properly.
How To Choose The Right Leather jacket
If you’re after a new leather jacket then chances are you want something that will compliment your existing wardrobe, and something you can wear to almost any event. There are several styles of leather jackets, and here you’ll find some you might like to consider.
A blazer is a jacket much like you’d see children wearing to a private school – they are smart, well cut and can be worn over a light blouse or a heavier shirt. In nice soft leather, a blazer would be great teamed with a pair of jeans, or even a skirt.
If you’ve seen an old war movie, then the jackets the men are wearing in the airplanes are called bombers – after the kinds of planes the pilots flew. Bomber jackets are functional, with pockets and zippers for storage and style.