Guide to Buying the Perfect Woman’s Leather Jacket

Have you finally gotten your dream bike and want to look the part? Perhaps you just want to invest in a leather jacket to keep the wind at bay on those weekend ride-alongs with your partner. Either way, Open Road Leather & Accessories has a host of ladies’ motorcycle clothing to choose from. However, if you have your heart set on getting a quality, leather jacket, there are a few things you should consider before buying one.

We want you to make the very best choice, so we’ve collected some things to keep in mind when shopping for your lady’s leather motorcycle jacket!

1. What Type of Fabric is It?

First and foremost, to ensure you get the exact type of woman’s motorcycle jacket you want, inspect the fabric to make certain it’s 100% leather. There are a lot of faux-leather jackets on the market, as well as vegan-leather varieties, and sometimes, to the naked eye, it’s tough to tell the difference between the two. It’s important to differentiate between fabrics because some, like leather, will stretch slightly over time with wear while others won’t.

2. How Do You Plan on Wearing It?

Another thing to consider when purchasing a lady’s leather motorcycle jacket is how you intend on wearing it. For those wishing to have a functional jacket that can also be worn as a fashion statement, it’s an important consideration to make. With so many sizes and styles available out there, you’ll need to decide whether you want to wear your jacket as a layering piece with other clothing, like sweaters and sweatshirts, or on its own. This will affect the size of your jacket, so be sure to consider it carefully.

3. How Do the Shoulders Fit?

When it comes to the shoulders, it’s important that they have a comfortable fit on you. This is because the shoulders not only affect your appearance but also how you feel when wearing your leather jacket. For those looking for a baggier look with their jacket, lower cut armholes work best; for a tighter fit, choose a jacket with higher cut armholes that will provide a more tailored look for your arms and shoulders.

4. Do You Feel “Stuck?”

This is another important question to ask yourself when trying on leather motorcycle jackets. How do you feel while wearing it? If you feel stuck inside it, then that might not be the jacket for you. If you have trouble moving around, in colder weather, wearing such a jacket can be difficult. This is because you’ll want to retain that range of movement while still keeping a snug, but not overpowering fit.

5. Does it Pass the Finger Test?

The finger test is when you test how much room you have in a jacket with your fingers. You should have at least a couple of finger widths of room between the jacket and your body. This allows you to move about freely and ensure that you’ll still be able to wear your motorcycle jacket even if your weight fluctuates a little bit throughout the years.

6. Consider Your Bust

Lastly, but certainly not least, it’s important to take your bust into consideration. For those with a larger bust, a jacket with asymmetrical zips and seams will help ensure a snug and comfortable fit. Since leather jackets are often meant to be worn open or half zipped, those with larger busts don’t necessarily need to buy an oversized jacket. Every jacket offered at Open Road Leather and Accessories includes a sizing chart, and instructions on how to determine your correct size.

What Are Some of the Benefits of Buying a Ladies Leather Motorcycle Jacket?

Before you go, we wanted to touch on some of the benefits of wearing a leather lady’s motorcycle jacket. There are a host of advantages to wearing leather including:

• It’s Durable: One of the leading benefits of wearing leather is that it’s such a strong and durable material. Not only is it more resistant to punctures and tears than lighter fabrics, but it also repels moisture and protects you from heat, cold, and wind. Additionally, it gets softer and more comfortable the longer you wear it, as long as you take care of your leather jacket properly, of course.
• It’s Versatile: Leather is one of the most versatile materials out there when it comes to making motorcycle apparel and accessories. At Open Road Leather & Accessories, you’ll find everything from leather jackets and coats, gloves for women, women’s leather pants, chaps, shirts, and more!
• It’s Comfortable: As mentioned above, leather gets better with age. When you wear a leather jacket, a pair of gloves, or any other type of leather apparel, it stretches and molds to your body while still retaining its shape. It also breathes easily, making it the perfect material for any type of weather.

Contact us today for ladies motorcycle clothing and apparel!

If you’re searching for a quality leather jacket or another item of clothing, Open Road Leather & Accessories has a wide inventory and today’s most competitive prices. We also carry men’s and women’s jackets with concealed carry compartments to help you keep your style intact while also remaining safe.

In addition to our women’s leather jackets and apparel, Open Road Leather & Accessories also has a wide inventory of men’s motorcycle clothing and accessories, like leather jackets, vests, biker wallets, bomber jackets, leggings, boots, and more. For those in need of a quality motorcycle helmet, we also carry DOT-approved helmets. This means all of our helmets have been proven to withstand a wide range of physical trauma. We carry a variety of helmet styles including skullcaps, 3/4 helmets, full-face helmets, and more, making it easy to find the right one for you.

For more about our inventory or to place an order, contact us online today or call (281) 492-9650.