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How to wear it
- Keep the base layer thin, a tee or a fine knit, since the jacket has no room to give.
- Balance the leather with soft fabric below: denim, a knit, or a slip.
- Choose black leather for sharp outfits and brown for warm, textured ones.
- Keep the metal to one tone, so the zips and buckles do not compete.
What to pair it with
- A plain white tee and black jeans: black leather over black denim with one white note reads clean.
- A slip dress and boots: the hard layer contrasts the fluid dress.
- A grey knit and blue jeans: the soft knit takes the edge off the leather.
- Cream trousers and a striped top: the light palette makes black leather feel daytime.
- A midi dress and loafers: the jacket turns a dress into a layered outfit.
What to avoid
- A leather jacket over a bulky hoodie, which crowds the shoulders.
- A leather jacket over a suit, which stacks two hard, structured layers.
- Shiny leather with a formal, pressed trouser, which sets two registers against each other.
The takeaway · A leather jacket works over thin, soft layers and stays away from tailoring.