/fa/ - Fashion

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If that's the case, then it's the style for you. HOWEVER!!! (here are some thoughts given your priorities)

1) There are a few companies that do this style, and they always give you several options in terms of what hide they use. Don't use a thin hide (like lambskin), use a thick one (like cow or Steer, bison, or ideally horsehide). The price will be steep, but if you fit it right, then it's worth it.
2) The fit is the most important thing; the belt of this style of jacket should sit at your normal belt height on your waist (for me it's about an inch or so just under the very top of my pelvic bones, but for everyone it's different depending on their stature). If it goes lower, the jacket looks too long and cuts your frame...if it's too high, it looks like a matador's jacket. You're looking to fit one layer underneath, not two, so when you're trying them on, only wear a t-shirt underneath, no sweaters or anything. The sleeves ride differently depending on the manufacturer, what company were you thinking of? Also, chest size is different depending on manufacturer; Schotts tend to do better if you size them 1 down, but I've found (as an example) Vansen's tend to wear true for my body type. Also, many companies do custom sizing, so take that into account.
3) last and not least; you're going to want to wear it a lot before you take it to a bar or club. Leather jackets look a little odd when new; they're usually quite stiff, boxy, and shiny, and the last thing you need is for your intimidating exterior to be ruined by looking like you are a newbie. I'm not saying artificially distress the jacket...that's a whole other process that requires a lot of experience to make sure things don't go wrong....but wear it around the house a lot, especially after getting it wet (in the rain or shower), so that it starts to conform to your body shape.

I'm trying to think of other things...is any of this helpful?