Men's leather vests: varieties, choice, combination rules

The peculiarities of sleeveless jackets with pockets and other men's leather vests give them a special appeal and help to bring a little originality and chic to a fashionable wardrobe. This stylish wardrobe item provides additional thermal insulation and looks quite brutal. Trying to understand what to wear with a black leather vest and options of a different color, it is worthwhile to study all the recommendations in detail and choose the optimal solution for creating modern images - only in this way he will be able to harmoniously fit into the image of a man.

At its core, a men's leather vest is a sleeveless jacket that is worn over other clothing. There are no sleeves in its design, there may not be a full-fledged fastener. In most cases, modern fashion designers do not set themselves restrictions and offer a wide variety of cut options, including quite creative ones. Among the current styles, the following can be distinguished.

• Men's quilted leather vest. They are produced in the winter version, made of sheepskin with fur inside with a mutton dressing. Such models are sewn from pieces, complemented with a zipper and patch pockets.

• Biker vest with pockets. Such sleeveless jackets are often similar in cut to knightly armor. They are created from multi-layered, rather thick leather that keeps its shape well. The cut is chosen so as not to restrict movement; instead of traditional seams, leather lacing is often used in the connection of parts.

• Bomber. A modern version of the sleeveless jacket based on the traditional flight jacket. Such vests necessarily have an elastic band, a zipper, welt and patch pockets, a stand-up collar.

• Western style. This version of leather vests is traditionally used in the wardrobe of men who are not afraid of a certain extravagance in clothing. The product is decorated with fringes and embossed. Its cut is reasonably close, only suitable for slender men without excess weight.

• Ethnic. Such models are today worn by young people who want to stand out from the crowd. The product has a simple cut and is decorated with floral ornaments and embroidery.

These are the most popular styles of leather vests, considered relevant to be combined with the most fashionable trends.

Leather vests, like other products, are made from materials of different density and elasticity. Among the most popular options are bovine and buffalo skins. It is durable, elastic, and easy to dress. Calf is softer, it is considered more an option for sewing western-style vests or sleeveless bomber jackets.

Pigskin is the roughest and most difficult to stretch. Its features also include low cost, reduced service life 2-3 times, the presence of holes from the bristles. The last factor is especially important, because such natural "perforation" significantly affects the service life of the product.

Sheep and lamb leather is an excellent solution for sewing lightweight and insulated vests. Mouton, sewn with fur inside, allows you not to use additional thermal insulation. In addition, in terms of strength, such products are in many ways superior to their counterparts made of pigskin and are slightly inferior to vests made of bull skin. Among the obvious advantages of the material: elasticity, the ability to create complex-cut products.

Goat skin is a rare material. It is strong, dense, durable, and has good elasticity. Goatskin vests are resistant to moisture and weather.

Horse hide is a rather exotic, rare material. In mass tailoring, it is almost never used, including for ethical reasons. But it is this material that is considered to be the reference material in terms of its physical and mechanical properties: it is wear-resistant, practical, and has sufficient thickness.

The sizes of leather vests largely depend on which cut option is chosen. A semi-fitted silhouette will leave a margin of 1-1.5 cm, while a loose fit will allow you to pry down a warm jacket. If you want not to make a mistake when buying, especially with a large size product, you should pay attention to the key measurements.

1. Width of the product. It is measured by the bust with a range of 2-3 cm. If the vest is too narrow, it will inevitably press in the armpits.
2. Length. The standard should correspond to the distance from the lower cervical vertebra to the lumbar. If you want a shorter or longer version, it is worthwhile to determine the desired parameters in advance.
3. Waist circumference. Mandatory for demi-season and summer clothes, the stock is possible in 2-3 cm. For winter clothes, it is worth immediately measuring in the clothes that will be worn under the vest. It is worth considering that biker models with belt weaving at the seams allow you to unlace the ties, weakening them, and thus are considered all-season.
4. Neck circumference. The neckline must match it, otherwise it will be quite difficult to feel comfortable in the buttoned version.

The color range typical for vests made of genuine leather is rather scarce and is limited to a few basic solutions. Among the popular shades are:

• deep black;
• shabby graphite;
• Navy blue;
• coffee;
• light brown;
• redhead in ethnic style;
• khaki;
• Gray.

When choosing a color, it is important to take into account that typical biker models are almost always black and can be decorated with thematic stripes. Ethnic vests and western styles are most often red or brown. The cut of the sleeveless bomber jacket is not so formal, here options in the choice of colors are allowed - you can find blue, gray, olive green options.

When choosing a stylish vest made of leather, you should pay attention to the following points.

1. Material type. For a biker vest, it is worth choosing cattle or goat leather, for a bomber or quilted jacket, sheepskin is enough.
2. Fit. If you plan to customize the product according to the figure, it is better to immediately take the model with lacing on the sides. The close-fitting silhouette is relevant only for quilted vests and bomber jackets. Biker and ethno sleeveless jackets sit freely.
3. The quality and type of fittings. The zipper is the optimal solution for the vest. In addition, you should pay attention to the presence of a windbreak, pockets with buttons or zippers.
4. Decor. You should be careful with him. Studs and spikes look like an outdated attribute; when choosing stripes, you should carefully study their symbolism.

The rules for pairing a motorcycle vest or its Western equivalent with other clothing are pretty simple. These are informal clothes that require similar additions. In the case of biker clothing, these are all kinds of classic-cut T-shirts, sleeveless jackets, long sleeves and sweatshirts. In autumn and winter, a leather jacket is worn under the motorcycle vest. The bottom is selected based on the situation - it can be blue loose jeans with suspenders with black Cossacks or tight leather pants with rough boots with chunky soles.

Ethnic style and westerns allow you to wear moccasins, cowboy boots in combination with a vest, complementing them with jeans or chinos, the top can be represented by a loose-fitting shirt or even a sweater with a throat expanding downward.

Quilted leather vests are an attribute of casual style. They are worn with "Timberlands" and other rough boots, high-top sneakers, complemented by windbreakers and fleece sports jackets, sweatshirts. Use cargo, chinos or jeans as trousers. If you want to try on a sleeveless bomber jacket, it is better not to deviate from the canonical image of a man in a military uniform. Down it is worth wearing a plain woolen sweater with shoulder straps and stripes, laconic straight-cut trousers.

• A classic biker vest made of leather is a self-sufficient thing. It is often worn on a naked body or complemented by a light T-shirt to match. The bottom can be represented by men's sports trousers or cargo pants.

• A biker or rocker style biker jacket looks quite harmoniously in combination with a snow-white shirt and blue straight-cut jeans. Such a casual look is unlikely to embarrass even strict adherents of classic clothing combinations.

• The quilted leather vest blends harmoniously with the image of a modern man. It should be complemented with a cardigan with a zipper, a white dress shirt, ink gray skinny jeans. The vest in this case completely replaces the jacket during a walk or a trip out of town.