Leather Jackets – Why They Are So Great for Traveling

What is the best jacket to wear while traveling? Look no further. Leather jackets have long been a staple to everyone’s wardrobes, but in the recent past, they have become beautifully chic, available in a wide array of colors, cuts, and styles. Until this last year, it was not a part of my wardrobe, but I can now say that I am a proud owner of one of the best jackets I have ever owned. Before you choke on the prices, remember these are items meant to last forever. Leather wears really well and you can use it for years to come. It is well worth spending a little extra to get something gorgeous and well-made.

I particularly love the butter softness of a quality leather, the supple texture makes you never want to take it off. When wearing it you feel like a million bucks, and it truly is a fashion item that every person must own. If you find one that is high-quality and a more classic cut, you are making a great investment for years to come.

When traveling, packing a jacket is a huge pain in the ass. They take up a ton of space, and the thinner jackets will often not be warm enough in certain locations. The great thing about leather is that you can get a very thin fitting jacket, and yet it provides enough warmth for really cold nights, and yet breathes for more warmer temperatures as well.
 
 
So, for the question, what jacket should I bring on vacation? This will help answer your question!
 

All that said, I believe the leather jacket to be in the top three jacket picks for traveling. (If you don’t believe me, take a look at all the celebs wearing leather jackets over the years, even now you can’t deny the leather trend, it’s huge!)  These items I have chosen below are so gorgeous and in a wide array of prices. Starting with the most expensive and going to some great cheaper prices:

In the upper echelon of quality and price we have brands such as Vince, Mike & Chris, (don’t even get me started on Rick Owens, he is a bit out of price range!), Helmut Lang, and S.W.O.R.D.

I am practically drooling over this jacket right now, MY GOD!:

Helmut Lang Combo Cracked Leather Jacket – $995

This biker style jacket is a really gorgeous darker brown color, I adore it:


Vince Biker Leather Jacket – $775

Another Vince find, the paper thin weight and color are beautiful:

Vince Paper Leather Drape Neck Jacket – On Sale for $746
Use coupon code May1510 for 15% your purchase in May (only reg. priced items so the above won’t qualify, but use it for any full price purchase!)

You can’t tell me this camel color is not to die for – I love the cut as well:

S.W.O.R.D. Capri Leather Jacket – $638
Use coupon code May1510 for 15% your purchase in May

For more mid-range picks, there are great finds within these brands: Doma, William Rast, Barlow, Joe’s Jeans, Alice + Olivia, and more (under $600)

This is a really fun color, particularly for the summer months:

Alice + Olivia Stephan Seamed Cascade Front Jacket in Stone – $550
Use coupon code “starstyle” for $25 off any purchase over $150!

This smog color is spectacular, and has been spotted on Kim Kardashian (click the link to see her in it):

Veda Max Leather Jacket in Black, Smog or Ice – $585
Use coupon code “starstyle” for $25 off any purchase over $150!

Another great pic for a lighter color, and a great price!:

William Rast Quilted Leather Jacket – $495

Very similar to a few above, although cheaper, and a definite take off of Rick Owens asymmetrical style:

Veda Max Silk & Leather Jacket – $440

And finally, for some really great cheaper price points under $450:

This comes in both black and gray (gray pictured). You CANNOT beat this price!!:

BB Dakota – Nicole (Storm Grey) – $140

Gorgeous jacket as seen on Alessandra Ambrosio of Victoria’s Secret (they also have two other styles worn by Nicky Hilton and Audrina Partridge worth seeing):

muubaa Cion Fitted Leather Biker Jacket – $415
Use coupon code “starstyle” for $25 off any purchase over $150!

I am loving this cropped jacket, both in terms of style and color!:

Illia Leather Motorcycle Jacket – On sale for $408.10

This is another great cropped jacket, simple and chic:

Joie Harvey Leather Jacket – On sale for $348.60!

Leather jackets are definitely one of the best jackets for traveling, you can’t go wrong. How do you pack a jacket? If you wear it on your flight, you will save the space in your bag as well! Should you find a great leather jacket you love, you now no longer have to ask, what jacket should I bring traveling? I guarantee, this is a great suggestion, as well as a great item to add to your wardrobe!

Should you need assistance about coupon codes or savings, let me know!

Love, K.

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