As you know I’m into wearing leather at the moment and although I rarely buy duplicates I could not resist buying this leather jacket in two colors.
Here is why it ticked all my boxes:
- I can wear them multiple ways.
- It has asymmetric elements.
- I so enjoyed wearing jackets in The Netherlands and I wanted more of that here.
- I can wear them in Singapore (the jackets are largely unlined so I’m wearing them with nothing underneath here in Singapore.
- I can wear them as regular jackets in The Netherlands.
- The jackets give my looks a bit of an edge, which is something I’m looking for at the moment.
- They fit perfectly and give me a waist.
- Affordable.
- I received a bad-ass blogger card (designed by Suzanne Carillo) and given to me by Anja over Christmas and I need to live up to that reputation!
The red jacket was a no-brainer. It’s not a duplicate of my other jacket, I recently showed you as that jacket is more for winter, has a darker color and is not suitable for Singapore weather.
Red generally looks good on me and it elevates my complexion. It’s a great choice when I’m in a bright and colorful mood or when I need to add more color to neutral clothes.
It looks great with white, camel or jeans but also with my beloved Preen skirt that you have already seen multiple times on this blog. You already know that I love to remix my clothes and am always looking for different ways to wear them.
The green jacket is similar to Greetje’s jacket but not the same. She wears a thicker lined version, while this one is the same as the red one and made of thin (partially) unlined leather.
I love wearing my green jacket when I want to look a bit more badass or edgier or want to feel powerful and strong. It’s a color I have not worn for a long time and it’s fun to add a new color to my wardrobe. I showed you another (dandy) outfit version of this jacket recently on Instagram.
It will look great with many of my white basics and it ALSO looks perfect with my colorful Preen skirt. I may even prefer this look as it combines the flirty and flowery with the rougher and edgy.
As you know I cannot tolerate too many flowers or romance in my looks and it needs to counterbalanced with something tougher.
I have already worn both jackets multiple times as they are great for Singapore’s cold airconditioned indoor shopping centers and theaters. So I’m pleased that I was smart enough to buy both!
Leather jackets: Cigno Nero
Skirt: Preen (you can buy old Preen collection items cheaply at Yoox where they also have a dress version of this print; I just ordered another printed skirt myself!)
Shoes: Hoegl
Which color do you prefer? Red or green?
Sylvia is 40+style’s editor-in-chief and has been helping women find their unique style since 2011. An alumni of the School of Color and Design, she is devoted to empowering women of any age to look and feel their best. Read more about Sylvia and 40+style on this page.
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very nice style, love the red colour .. fits so well..
regards from austria
Birgit
http://mode-im-kopf.blogspot.co.at/
With this skirt, definitely the red! It’s GORGEOUS. And the skirt is too!
Love this look on you especially with the red jacket! Love your necklace too!
I love leather jackets, I think that is a versatile piece. You can wear it when its not too hot and also in winter with a coat or a cape on it! Combinations are no limits, so you can wear it with skirts , pants and dresses too.
I like the Sylvia combination with the red jacket more, but the green could be perfect with a darker skirt or one completely white!
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Red! You look fabulous. Especially with the color up. Sexy and feminine. Well done Again. I love mixing my white leather jacket with Vivienne Westwood tartan skirt. Have a great day. Sabina | Oceanblue Style
the fit of the jackets looks perfect, like tailored for you!
both are fab – and as you already described it – both have their ways to be worn.
i like the zipped up look most, very cool 🙂
xxx
That skirt is amazing with the leather jackets. I like the grey one best. It’s my favorite of the two.
I can see why you need 2 colors of this jacket, it’s a great cut and fit on you. I always adore the ways you’ve worn this skirt.
Alice
http://www.happinessatmidlife.com
I love the red jacket.
And I really like your hair. Is that a new cut?
Beautiful looks – both of them but I prefer the red one with the skirt. The necklace is gorgeous as well.
Absolutely perfect. The jackets, the colours, the fit, the styling. I can only say: well done buying them.
Well you had to know I would just LOVE this outfit. I would happily wear every piece of it. You look fabulous in it and I can understand why you needed that jacket in two colours.
You are looking very bad ass lady! : )
PS…you hair looks amazing!
bisous
Suzanne
Man, those jackets fit you perfectly….I will say I like them unzipped better! And that necklace is fab! So beautiful!! Jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
Great fit and beautiful colors. Excellent choice!
Love that skirt! And I really like the first look the best…great colors!
That is a really great ensemble on you Sylvia 🙂 I love the colours of both jackets, and they are perfect with that skirt. They give you a nice waist line that makes your legs look longer! I also like your hair too – it’s longer?