What is your purpose for buying a leather jacket? Whether it is just for recreational purpose or you will be wearing it to the office. This is some of the many factors, which you need to consider when you go out shopping for a leather jacket. Let us read about the other not to miss points:

• Pick a jacket, which will fit in your wardrobe: do not mistake fit for size. The jacket you choose should match with the clothes you already have in your wardrobe. It is simply impossible to change your complete wardrobe for the jacket. If you are fond of wearing lighter shades, buy a black leather jacket and well if you are a big fan of earthy tones and have shirts in the same color palette, brown will be a good choice.
• Pick a jacket that fits on your body type: you will find jackets, which can change the way you look. Some make you loot bulky while in some other you will look a lot slimmer. It is therefore, important to know first about your body type. Bomber style jackets look good on guys who have lean broad shoulders. It will sit around your waist perfectly. Well if you are big from the mid, these jackets could make you look a little bulkier. Similarly, a biker jacket will suit people with tall stature. For a skinny guy, a jacket with an elastic waistband will work.
• Check the sleeve length: make sure the sleeve does not extend beyond the wrist line. In such a situation, your torso would look larger than the jacket you are wearing.
• Check the jacket length: a jacket, which ends at the waistline, will help accentuate your frame. The cut does not has a role to play in this. This advice however, does not go for long trench coats.
• Pick the leather jacket made of fabric that you are comfortable with: do not just go away with the dressy looks of the jacket. See whether this was the fabric, you were looking for. Again, the purpose factor comes into play. If protection and warmth is your prime concern, go for goat or cowhide made leather jackets.
• Do not forget to try on the jacket before purchasing it: it could be a challenge if you are buying it from the online stores. Well, to solve this issue, many online sites have brought in the concept of try-on jacket. You give the measurements and then the store will send you a jacket to try. If everything is according to your fit and wishes, you give them the f=green signal and make payment.