Leather jackets and suits

[chiefhk]

Hi Guys,

Quick question, is there any acceptable way to wear a leather jacket/coat over a suit? If yes, which style of leather jacket/coat?

Thanks!

 

[dohare]

I don't think i've ever seen this done before, as leather jackets are supposed to be quite fitted to the body which leaves little room for suits/shirts.

maybe something like this would look pretty cool with a suit underneath (interested to see if others agree or disagree):

http://www.orvis.com/store/product....t-_-4X18-_-127748&kpid=4X18-02-55&cagpspn=pla

curious - are you asking for motorcycle related purposes?

 

[chiefhk]

Yea, I haven't seen it done before either, usually in a business casual type of ensemble

Not really, just wanted to see if there's a way to incorporate leather with a business suit

 

[Ianiceman]

Richard Roundtree in Shaft
Al Pacino in Insomnia
Chris Noth in Law and Order

 

[dohare]

Richard Roundtree in Shaft
Al Pacino in Insomnia
Chris Noth in Law and Order

all shows/movies i've never seen. ahah

 

[Blackhood]

I do this sometimes, mostly when it is raining out and I leave the jacket at my office. Throw on a close cut biker jacket for a more rugged look.

 

[AlexE]

I am not a fan of jackets over a suit coats. A leather coat could work, but at the risk of replicating the stereotypical Nazi/Gestapo look (see Indiana Jones)

 

[SirGrotius]

It'd be better nonchalant rather than with any studied purpose, i.e., if you have to do it, it's okay, if you're thinking about some ensemble for a special event it'll look contrived and kind of bad.

 

[chiefhk]

Thanks guys, points taken. sounds like more downside trying to make something work

 

[Ruffian]

I go to a private school, where the wear of dress shirts and ties and all that is mandatory. In the rather cold winter, I've thrown on a leather bomber jacket. I haven't thought twice about it.

 

[AlexE]



I go to a private school, where the wear of dress shirts and ties and all that is mandatory.  In the rather cold winter, I've thrown on a leather bomber jacket.  I haven't thought twice about it.

At school many things are different from the time after school. I would not hesitate mixing suit and leather jacket at school/college/university, but I think it looks terrible in a business / professional environment when you should get an overcoat.

 

[Ruffian]

At school many things are different from the time after school. I would not hesitate mixing suit and leather jacket at school/college/university, but I think it looks terrible in a business / professional environment when you should get an overcoat.

Yeah. I'd agree with you. Makes sense.