Happy #FASHIONWEDNESDAY! January is in full swing now and it is officially only 16 days until my birthday. 22, here I come!!! A and I have been spending the week with his family in Louisiana, so the weather has been warm, even if a little rainy. A far cry from the blizzards that took over the week we graduated in Idaho. Totally not complaining. I hope that you are having an amazing week thus far and are killing it in 2017. Today, I am going to be breaking down how to choose the PERFECT jacket with this faux leather jacket guide for spring. Also ps LOOK AT MY NEW HAIR.

Faux Leather Jacket Guide

TIP ONE: Go faux.

If this isn’t obvious from the title, my opinion is that the fashion industry has made it so easy to wear beautiful items of clothing (leather, fur, etc), without hurting innocent animals in the process. In my opinion, they typically look just as beautiful and feel just as soft when compared to their real counterpart. Another plus? The price is always better. Real leather jackets can range between $250-500 (and MORE), while good vegan leather sits around $50-100. I don’t have $500 to spend on a jacket, so this option (along with the other awesome benefits) makes the most sense to my wallet.

TIP TWO: Choose the right fit.

Too big in the shoulders and it’s going to hang funny. Too long in the arms and you’re going to get annoyed. To wide in the waist, and you’ll never wear it. It’s the same song I’ve been singing since the beginning: buy clothing that fits right now. Don’t buy clothing that might fit in the future, or that you only feel like 7/10 about in the dressing room. If this jacket doesn’t hug you like your long-lost BFF in jacket form, move on. Your perfect match is out there.

TIP THREE: Hips are your friend.

This kind of ties into #2, but I want to focus on the hip length specifically here. Don’t cut your torso off by choose and too-long leather jacket. It should fall right at your hip or roughly where mid-rise jeans fall on you. That breaks up the typical body in a super flattering way. If you plan on pairing it with a dress or longer sweater, even going a little bit above the hip would work, too. Just avoid going too-long for fear of looking like the leather jacket swallowed you whole.

TIP FOUR: Cost-per-wear.

When shopping for clothing, I always do the cost-per-wear calculator I keep in my head. I know I would never wear bright neon leather jackets. It’s not who I am, and it doesn’t make sense to spend $100 on something I’ll maybe wear once or twice with an extremely specific outfit. I’m on a budget, so that means if I’m spending more than $30 on something, I need to be able to pair it with multiple things. That’s why I will always stick to the black-brown-tan trio of colors for basics like the leather jacket. This is totally personal though: if you ARE someone who rocks neon clothing on the daily, it might be worth it for you to invest in a bright yellow leather jacket. 

TIP FIVE: Light vs heavy.

I have had both styles. The one in this post is on the heavy side (which is how I prefer it). It is a sturdy, well-made jacket. It has pretty hardware and doesn’t feel as though it is going to fall apart before next season. The lighter jackets, while easier to wear in the summer, tend not to be lined and therefore often fall apart months, even years, before the heavier jackets. It all comes back to how an item in made. I check my leather jackets like I check my blazers. It’s important to buy it lined. Not only does that detail make it look more expensive than it probably is, but it ensures durability and longevity of the item.

I know it can be hard to find the perfect leather jacket, so I’ve linked 4 of them in this post (two under $50, and two under $100). They are all extremely similar to the jacket I have on in this post.

I hope you enjoyed this post and learned something new today with my faux leather jacket guide. If you have any tips I forgot to mention, tell me in the comments below! Be sure to share this post with your friends, and if you aren’t already, follow me on Instagram for cool giveaways and fashion/beauty tips!

 

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  4. I’ve wanted a leather jacket forever. I’d also never wear real leather or fur! One of the things I’ve worried about is how it’ll fit and how it’ll bother me in certain areas if I didn’t get the right size. So thank you for this post 🙂

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  11. Your hair!! It’s so sassy and chic and I love it! These are great tips, and I love how a faux leather jacket looks and how versatile it is!

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  14. Can I just say that I’m absolutely loving your short hair. So sassy and beautiful.

    I definitely don’t buy real fur or leather. I dislike when I see videos of real animals being tortured for our clothing. Something my sister and I are passionate about. Definitely buy fake leather or fur.

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    1. THANKS! That means SO much coming from you. and Amen girl! I am starting to slowly transition all my makeup to be cruelty free and vegan too. No reason a sweet animal needs to suffer for me to look good!

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  15. Love this post! You are killin it with your new hair. Love your shot location too. Such good tips on the advantages of faux. It sure helps the budget. Obsessed with that gorg burgundy top! Adorable!

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  18. love the new hair!
    Your tips are awesome. I have a white faux leather and it’s beautiful and I wear it tons in the right season but I definitely would wear a black one more and I wish I would have considered all this when I was buying it.

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  24. I love this jacket! I have quite a few of these kinds of jackets in my closet and absolutely love them! I like wearing them in the summer too because they are usually pretty light!

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  29. Oh, I like the cost-per-wear idea. I see things in the store I’d like, but I know I wouldn’t wear often. I am going to take a look at faux leather jackets the next time I’m shopping. That is something I would wear often I believe.

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  30. Merry Christmas! Happy New Year! I am glad to see you and be back blogging again. I was sick, then took vacation, then the holidays… the jacket looks amazing and as usual, I learned tons about selecting one.

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  33. Beautiful jacket! I love how you’ve styled this – I’ve been trying to figure out how to wear my faux leather jacket and this really helps!

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  36. This is a great guide. I never thought of all of the things that go into buying a faux leather jacket. I”m going to keep these in mind when I shop for my next one.

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  39. I love leather jackets, your one is gorgeous! Loving your tips. I agree light vs heavy all the way, so much more feminine to I think!

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  49. LOVE LOVE LOVE. I don’t wear leather personally, so I really appreciate that this is a vegan guide to choosing that LOOK. I have one brown leather jacket that fits very similarly and I love to wear it on crisp, fall days. Sadly, here in NJ it’s just way too cold for that right now, but it’s such a classy, beautiful look/silhouette. Thanks for sharing!

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  55. This faux leather really does look just as nice as an actually leather and it looks like it is just as soft as well. This cut and style looks amazing on you!

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  56. I love this black faux leather jacket on you and the fact that you can pair it with lots of different styles is fantastic. I’m defiantly in need of a new everyday jacket that I can wear for years! Thanks for the tips!

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  60. I’m so picky about leather jackets but this one looks great on you! I think I am going to try and find a suede one on sale this year to wear next fall! Thanks for the tips!

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  62. Gorgeous, Taylor! I love this look and your tips for leather jackets! It took me forever, but I finally found one that I love!

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  63. Oh your hair looks beautiful!!! I am loving this faux leather! looking forward to seeing more ideas!

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  64. I love leather jackets, they’re my favorite during the fall and the winter! I think it’s important that you find the right fit and don’t just settle for the first one you get your hands on. These tips are truly helpful!

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  65. Love the new hair! All great tips for selecting a faux leather jacket. I have to say I never even thought of the cost per wear! Now I am definitely going to think of it more often!

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  66. I used to have a coat similar to this in college – I loved it. And I love what you said about buying clothes that fit you now…I have a hard time doing that.

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    1. People really want to buy clothes for “future them”. But that doesn’t make sense if you don’t know when that will happen or what that will look like! Buy for now! 🙂

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  69. my BFF has one like this and I must admit I have always been a little envious, now I don’t know if she will let me copy the look but if I have her blessing I know where to shop for one now, thanks for sharing “where to buy” option!

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  70. This jacket is so cute! I would never be able to tell that it was faux honestly. You did great styling it.

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  72. Wow. Love this. Looks so fab. And awesome tips to get the right fit. Completely agree on finding one that fits now. I’ve burnt my fingers making choices for future!

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  75. Oooo love this look and the jacket!!! Its been awhile since I have worn leather. You make me want to dig my jacket out of the closet

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  78. You are looking stylish for this jacket. I have some good collections of leather jacket from Fadcloset. These are really fantastic.

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  82. Enticing! That jacket so good on you, I must say you covered everything in this article, the tips you are informative and very useful. I loved your blog and I’m going also buy a jacket for myself. You have a really awesome fashion sense,

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  83. Wow. Love this. Looks so fabulous. And awesome tips to get the right fit. Completely agree on finding one that fits now. I’ve burnt my fingers making choices for future!

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