Leather jackets have always been an interesting clothing option for me, mainly because I’m always cold and I didn’t think I could wear one for more than a few days a year here in Canada.

But, I changed my mind when I finally found a leather jacket that I loved.  It’s navy, of course, and it’s pretty classic and simple.  I think most people own one leather jacket that they love and keep for years.  I plan on keeping mine for a long time.

So far this fall and winter, it’s been relatively mild and people continue to wear their leather jackets well into the season.

Here’s what I like about mine:

• It can be dressed up and worn out to dinner
• Or, it can be dressed down and worn to a sports event or concert
• The jacket looks great with jeans and a plain t-shirt underneath – that quickly put-together, relaxed look
• The jacket can be worn all year round with either a t-shirt, an oxford, or a light sweater
• The classic look of this jacket will be in style for years to come

In these photos, I’m wearing my jacket with jeggings and an untucked dress shirt. By adding a scarf, I’m giving myself an extra layering option.  Wearing pearls makes the outfit dressy enough to go from a movie out to a nice dinner. This jacket is classic because of the mandarin collar, the quilting, the centered zipper, the cropped length, and the slim fit.  My kids even complimented me – unsolicited.  That’s a positive sign!

Do you have a favorite leather jacket?

[Leather jacket and jeggings: Michael Kors; Shirt: Scotch & Soda; Scarf: Tilo; Boots: Fugitive.  Photos by Lauren R]