Leather Jackets & the Perfect Fit

I have to admit that, as a woman, seeing a man in a fitted leather jacket with a slim tie and a plaid shirt hanging out the bottom is hot — there is something really modern day “Marlboro man” about it.  With that said, for a lot of men today who take fitted clothing as a sign of lost masculinity, there are some great rules to live by when purchasing a leather jacket [courtesy of GQ]…that you intend to keep for years to come (think lambskin or goatskin):

• A leather jacket should hug your shoulders, not slouch off them.

• Well-made leather jackets come with high-cut armholes, eliminating excess fabric—like a quality steak trimmed of unnecessary fat.

• Notice how slim and snug leather jackets are? Don’t be afraid to try on a jacket a size smaller than you think you need. It will often give you the fit you’re hoping for.

• Slim sleeves—that aren’t too long—are the final ingredient. And you want that ingredient list complete. Unlike with a suit jacket, you’re not going to get your leather jacket tailored.

• Your jacket should not reach halfway down your thighs. Like a good jean jacket, it should hit at your waist..