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A quality leather jacket is a good investment

A quality leather jacket is a good investment. You may well have seen my classic “biker” or “moto” jacket before on a previous post. It is the oldest and certainly the most hard working piece in my wardrobe. I bought it in 1984 in Agnes B in Paris ( I did have the large shoulder pads removed a few years ago). I remember saving up for about a year before I could afford it.

I can’t possibly count how many times I have worn it over the years. It would be impossible to work out the “cost per wear” ratio. It must surely be on the minus scale by now.

Sometimes I store it away for a while. When I take it out it always seems up to date and new again. I think the biker jacket looks best worn with a classic pair of blue jeans. I have added a scarf and straw hat to finish the look. The shoes are heavy duty walking trainers. The photo was taken in the Brecon Beacons on our recent visit to Wales.

SIMILAR LEATHER JACEKTS

Chicatanyage

I write a fashion and beauty blog for women over 50 with the aim of inspiring mature women to continue to enjoy and have fun with their fashion choices. I have spent most of my working life in some way connected to fashion. I started my career in Fashion PR and then trained as an Image Consultant when my children were young. I subsequently worked in the corporate world running seminars, doing private coaching and speaking at conferences. I started my blog in 2009 as I wanted to share my years of experience working in the world of fashion. I truly believe we can continue to have confidence in the way we present ourselves. Our style may evolve with time and changing lifestyles, yet with a little knowledge and inspiration, we can all continue to have fun with fashion. As women of a certain age we are a growing demographic let us prove that we can also be a chic one.

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Zoe says:

7th August 2015 at 09:30

Some nice jackets featured, though I'd be interested in a feature on lighter coloured leather jackets as I can't wear black anymore.
Susan (une femme) says:

7th August 2015 at 12:34

That's such a great jacket! I'm on the hunt for one in black that will have that same kind of timelessness.
M-T says:

8th August 2015 at 15:08

You look so chic in that outfit. Love, love, love the leather jacket on you. I once owned a gorgeous peach leather jacket, which I loved, until it got ruined. I still miss it. I'm on the lookout for a replacement, probably in a dark green deep brown.
Cheers, M-T
http://thefrenchtouch-m-t.blogspot.com
Angela says:

8th August 2015 at 22:31

Love your leather jacket! The hat is sure a cool touch!
Jacqueline says:

8th August 2015 at 23:33

A brilliant buy Josephine and it has given you your money's worth too !!
I also love a leather biker jacked paired with a silky dress a la Helen Mirren. I bought a wonderful biker jacket from Skingraft in New York …… it will see me out !!!!
Suzy Turner says:

10th August 2015 at 13:41

I can't believe that jacket is 30 years old! It looks amazing. I bought a new leather jacket last year from Massimo Dutti, it doubles up as either a classy-looking jacket with a soft fur collar or a classic jacket without the collar. I love it! I just wish the weather here in Portugal was cooler so I can wear it more often!
Suzy
http://www.suzyturner.com
- Chicatanyage says:
  
  10th August 2015 at 14:25
  
  Thanks Suzy. The jacket may well have worn better than me!!!
The Style Crone says:

11th August 2015 at 14:18

You have convinced me to invest in a quality leather jacket. This beauty looks fabulous on you!
Sharon Heart says:

27th October 2015 at 06:25

I can't express how happy I am to see this post of yours! Being a biker girl, leather jackets are really close to my heart and to see someone term the jackets as a good investment fills me with pride!