I've been looking for a leather jacket that I can wear primarily as I would a blazer or cardigan. That is; not as outerwear, but something fairly lightweight that I could wear over pants, skirts, or dresses as a "3rd piece". Not black, because I have a black one I love already.
I ended of buying SIX of them (yikes!), and I can keep one or two, or return them all if none of them work.
Here are the four contenders. The others are different sizes of the tan jacket. I think I know what I'd like to keep, but I'd like other opinions before I decide for sure.
These are not styled: I have on black slim pants and an old black t-shirt so as not to distract from the jackets themselves.
#1 is the Halogen seamed leather jacket in Luggage tan. This is the same jacket that Amy and Sunita have, one of Angie's picks.
Pros: It fits really well through the body and is a good basic color that would go with a lot.
Some people have said that the leather wasn't soft, but I thought it was fine.
Cons: The sleeves are a little fuller cut than I would like, and they're a little long on me.
#2 is the Truth & Pride perforated leather jacket in orange. This is the one that looks so great on Anna.
Pros: Great statement color, very nice soft leather, I like the neckline and collar shape.
Cons: Color could be limiting, I can zip it, but it's pretty tight when I do- not sure that matters, because I'd wear it unzipped.
#3 is the Trouvé quilted leather biker jacket in burgundy.
Pros: On-trend color, soft leather, I like the neckline.
Cons: Not sure about this color on me, or it's versatility, different panels of jacket don't match exactly, a little tight under the arms. Tight when zipped.
#4 was on sale, but not part of the anniversary sale. It's the Trouvé Crop Leather Jacket in Stone.
Pros: very lightweight (unlined)
Cons: Feels flimsy, SSB? Sleeves are too long, although they could easily be hemmed since it's unlined.
Thoughts, comments? Do I have any keepers here, or should I go back to the drawing board?
Thanks for your help!
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