Winter has truly arrived in Brisbane with chilly winds blowing in from the south and west. It’s comfort food time and a chance to get those little-used coats and jackets out of the top of the cupboard.
One trend in coats that I am really embracing this winter season is the short leather-look biker jacket. I’ve gone for the popular black colour but can see that a tan or coloured jacket would add pizzazz to a winter wardrobe.
I picked up my jacket last week at Rockmans and have worn it nearly every day since.It is exceedingly comfortable and light unlike some jackets that can feel quite heavy. I chose a design that mixes spandex, viscose and a synthetic leather look. It is also washable.
I’ve paired it with jeans and a striped winter T by Mela Purdie, black leggings and a black polo neck Country Road jumper and with a beautiful Harry Who skirt and black polo jumper. To soften the look a little I added a very (very!) light pink woolen scarf that added texture and a softer colour near the face.
The biker jacket can be worn with casual attire or added to a more formal look to give it a fun edge. It’s definitely a trend that can be worn by older women and it fits into an existing wardrobe with ease.
Many outlets are carrying at least one design at the moment. Both Target and Myer have had reasonably priced jackets in stock … if you are happy with faux leather. A Sass ‘leather’ jacket at Myer has been reduced from $139.95 to $97.96. Of course real leather will cost more.
Hope you can give it a try.
