A leather jacket, your best investment

Want to be as cool as a cucumber or a bad ass bitch? Ok maybe that's a bit extreme, but there's no denying leather jackets have been one of the coolest things to wear since they were invented, and if you don't have one, why the hell not?

I was recently scanning through pictures on my phone and realised nearly every outfit picture I have involved my trusty leather jacket. It got me thinking, what would I do without it? It's the center piece of every outfit and it has to be one of the best things I have ever bought, and three years later it's still looks as good as new. I bought my one in Mango for about €45 and it has been worth every cent!

With the weather warming up I nearly wear it everyday, I throw a scarf on with it or maybe a gilet if I'm feeling adventurous. I wear it to work, on nights out, over a dress or with jeans, basically it never fails me.

So if you need a wardrobe over haul or just want to add a few key pieces, start with a leather jacket! You will not regret it!

So if you are going to invest, here's what you need to look out for...

• Sharp lines. Leather is edgy and makes any outfit look way cooler, so sharp lines at the sleeves, collar and waist are what you want. Stay away from elasticated sleeves and waistbands though!

• Flexibility. Real leather is beautifully soft but can set you back a good bit. A faux leather jacket from a decent shop mimics the real thing pretty well, just make sure you can move your arms!

• Features. I love, love, love zips and studs! Don't go too over board now, but I do love a biker jackets with a few more zips than necessary :)                                                                                                           
• Colour. You can't go wrong with black or brown, but pastel pink and blue jackets have been making their rounds in all the shops for the last few years and I'd put my money on it that they're here to stay.

Here's a few of my favourites in the shops at the minute!

I find River Island, Topshop and Mango do great leather jackets for a decent price, so start your search there!

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