Leather Perfecto Jacket

User’s guidance

The leather perfecto is a timeless wardrobe basic.  It crosses the decades without taking a wrinkle allowing us to express our rocker or rebel side through our outfits!

A leather jacket is a very good investment! Well cut, in a beautiful leather that will develop a patina over the time, it will embellish with time and last for years.

How to choose it and how to wear your leather perfecto with style!

How to select your one

On this one, I’m going to be very directive, sorry!

We’re going for leather!

That’s it no kidding !

No fake no vegetable leather (unless you have the budget for Stella Mc Cartney) or other polyurethane. Leather pure , my little lady!

Why such intransigence?

Because it’s a key piece in your wardrobe, an ultra-basic, a piece that will embellish with time, “mould” itself to you, develop a patina and last for many, many years….

And that you won’t get all this with synthetic!

Only leather will get a patina, only leather will keep you warm in mid-season.

Choose a plain model, avoid fringes, studs, embroidery, skulls, all the superfluous and too-much details... the leather perfecto speaks for itself (unless you already have a basic model and you wish to complete it).

The material

For your leather perfecto, the top choice is lambskin for its softness.

Beware of cheap leather jackets, which are often made of thicker, stiffer cowhide or buffalo leather and are of much lower quality.

Then for your lambskin leather, prefer a full grain leather, it is the best quality of leather.

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There are different types of finishes :

Dipped leather (also called aniline finish)

  • The lambskin has been coloured by dipping it in a dye but has not been “treated” in any other way to embellish or protect it.

  • Only the very finest hides can be treated in this way.

  • The result is a soft, supple but fragile leather.

  • This is the most beautiful finish but also the most expensive.

Nappa leather 

  • The hide is not dipped but undergoes a protective surface treatment.

  • Nappa leather is soft and resistant to sun and rain.

  • It is drier than dipped leather but more affordable.

  • It is an excellent quality/durability/price ratio.

Waxy leather

  • This is a compromise between dipped leather and nappa leather.

  • The lambskin is dyed half in immersion, half on the surface.

  • The appearance is quite similar to dipped leather.

Grained leather 

The lambskin is treated to bring out the grain of the skin.

Aged leather 

The lambskin is dyed and shaded on the surface to give it an aged, patinated look.

Washed leather   

The hide is immersed in chemical solutions that shrink the leather and give it a slightly washed and wrinkled appearance.

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The cut

To make it a timeless wardrobe staple, go for a fairly tight-fitting model that is not baggy or oversized.

Don’t take it too short.

It’s very trendy for the summer but it will be more difficult to wear in autumn.

A close-fitting model can be worn under your winter coat in case of very cold weather.

The color

Black only!

What do you mean « black only » ?

The basic of the basic is black (for once).

The basic perfecto is black.

It’s the one that will allow you to do all the little rock looks!

I have a preference for the black perfecto in smooth leather.

Then, once you’ve got the base, you can vary the colous if you like this type of jacket: camel (for summer and folk/boho looks), grey, navy blue and even nude.

In this case, you can opt for suede leather.

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TO SUMMARIZE


Choose a perfecto in a nice smooth black leather.

It’s best to go for a fairly tight-fitting model, not too oversized though.

 


Our favorite brands

 

Maje, The Kooples, IKKS, Ba&Sh, Sezane, All Saints, Raiine, Iro Paris

Most of the tile, those brands make big sales (except for Sezane of course).

You can offer yourself a gift for a reasonable price … I tell you this for nothing!

How to wear your perfecto jacket with style ?

Usually and  because of its clean cut, the perfecto is a jacket that structures the silhouette.

You can therefore wear it with loose pieces, such as loose t-shirts, jogging  jogger pants and boyfriend  fit jeans.

As it is short and straight, it also balances skirts and midi or long dresses.

 

A couple of stylish combination :

 

Casual look

  • with a loose t-shirt + jogging jogger pants + sneakers or Converse

  • with a loose t-shirt + boyfriend jeans + sneakers or Converse

  • with a loose t-shirt + skinny jeans + sneakers or Converse

  • with a loose t-shirt + open denim shirt + black skinny + boots

  • with a loose t-shirt + mini skirt + sneakers or Converse

  • with a chunky knit jumper + skinny + boots

  • with a wool jumper dress + sneakers

Urban look

  • with a fine cashmere jumper + boyfriend jeans + pumps

  • with a wool jumper with a scoop neck or turtleneck + boyfriend jeans + boots

  • with a fine cashmere jumper + slim or skinny jeans + pumps

  • with a silk shirt or blouse + belted midi skirt + boots

  • with a sailor suit + black trapeze skirt + boots

  • with a blouse + pleated midi skirt + pumps

  • with a silk blouse + men’s trousers + pumps

  • with a veil dress + pumps 

  • with a wrap dress + pumps or boots with small heels

  • with a mini-dress + Chelsea boots

Rock look

  • with a silk camisole + slim or skinny jeans + black patent pumps or pointed boots

  • with a silk camisole + destroy boyfriend jeans + black patent pumps

  • with a lace bodysuit + destroy boyfriend jeans + rock boots 

 

 

Boho or folk look

  • with a long folk dress in print or voile or with flounces + boots

  • with a thin jumper + a long vaporous skirt or a tulle petticoat + boots

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Here a perfecto in a casual and feminine outfit.

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Pair your leather perfecto with a silk and lace camisole and a black skinny for an ultra feminine rock look.

Which top to combine with your perfecto jacket ?

The leather perfecto jackets works with all types of tops :

  • Casual tops like a loose t-shirt, sweatshirt or vintage t-shirt for casual or rock looks. You can also wear a hoodie with the hood hanging over the perfecto.
  • Wise tops like a white cotton poplin shirt, an unbleached silk shirt or a printed blouse to soften a rock outfit (with destroyed jeans for example)
  • Feminine tops such as a silk camisole or a lace bodysuit for an ultra feminine touch,
  • A jumper that is not too thick or too tight or a cardigan that is neither too long nor too thick

 

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Here again the leather jacket brings a rock chic touch to this basic outfit with jeans, a white shirt and pumps.

Which pants, skirts, shorts, dress to associate with your perfecto jacket ?

Here too, the possibilities are endless :

  • With slim jeans, skinny jeans, straight jeans for a rock and roll look or used or destroyed jeans for an assertive rock look!
  • With a flare cropped jean for a retro look
  • With white jeans for a chic and rock look
  • With a dressier trouser like a pair of men’s trousers, or carrot trousers to create an offbeat look
  • With a chino
  • With boyfriend or mom jeans, more or less destroyed, for a casual rock look
  • With mom jean shorts
  • With high-waisted shorts
  • With a pleated midi skirt to break up the classic look
  • With a skirt or long dress for a boho/folk rock look
  • With a short veil or wrap dress or jumper
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Very nice folk chic outfit with this long dress in veil, a leather jacket and a hat.

Which shoes to match to your perfecto jacket ?

All depends on which style you want to promote

Knowing that the leather perfecto will already bring a rock touch to your outfit, do you want to emphasis this rock side or use your leather jacket to shift your outfit towards a rock register?

The choice of shoes depends on the answer to this question!

 

  • With rock boots with studs, buckles, pointy toes and thin heels or biker boots for a really rock look
  • With western boots for a bohemian/folk and rock look
  • With very feminine shoes such as pumps, babies, pumps, heeled sandals or thigh-high boots to create an offbeat look
  • With sneakers or Converse for a casual and rock look
  • With ankle boots for a more discreet look
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With feminine and flashy boots for an even more assertive rock look!

Which handbag to pair with your Perfecto Jacket ?

You have  two possibilities!

  • Either you opt for a medium-sized shoulder bag (the one I call the everyday bag)
  • Or you opt for a mini shoulder bag

 

In both cases, I recommend that you go for a bag in a different color and leather finish to your perfecto.

A suede leather for example will create a nice contrast; or a “bubble” leather like the Billy bags from Jérôme Dreyfuss.

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The mini-bag to give a chic touch to your perfecto!

TO SUMMARIZE


The perfecto is a great add-on to many different looks and styles.

It is really the piece I recommend to give punch to your outfit. 

You can use it to reinforce a rock side or to break up an outfit by breaking up its original essence


Mix and match

Here are some outfit ideas for pairing your perfecto with the other basics and timeless pieces in your wardrobe :

Chemise ou blouse en soie

+ Jupe crayon

+ Boots à talons

+ Perfecto en cuir

White shirt

+Straight cropped jeans

+Coral or leopard print pumps

+Leather patent leather

Silk blouse

+ Men’s pants

+ Minimalist pumps or sandals

+ Leather perfecto

Loose T-shirt

+ Boyfriend jeans

+ Sneakers or Converse

+ Leather perfecto

Loose white T-shirt

+ Chic jogging suit

+ Sneakers or Converse

+ Leather perfecto

Loose T-shirt

+ Leopard midi skirt

+ Sneakers

+ Leather perfecto

Loose T-shirt

+ Pleated midi skirt

+ Minimalist sandals

+ Leather perfecto

Loose T-shirt

+ Denim shorts

+ Sneakers or Converse

+ Leather perfecto

Loose tank top

+ Destroyed jeans

+ Minimalist sandals

+ Leather perfecto

Vintage T-shirt

+ Denim mini-skirt

+ Sneakers or Converse

+ Leather perfecto

Silk and lace camisole

+ Slim or black skinny

+ Minimalist sandals

+ Leather perfecto

Silk and lace camisole

+ Straight cropped jeans

+ Minimalist sandals

+ Leather perfecto

Body

+ Destroyed boyfriend jeans

+ Rock boots

+ Leather perfecto

Marinière

+ Trapeze skirt

+ Boots with heels

+ Leather perfecto

Cashmere sweater

+ Boyfriend jeans

+ Boots

+ Leather perfecto

Cashmere sweater

+ Straight cropped jeans

+ Court shoes or babies

+ Leather perfecto

Chunky knit sweater

+ Skinny used

+ Rock boots

+ Leather perfecto

Over the knee veil dress

+ Suede leather thigh-high boots

+ Leather perfecto

Sweater dress

+ Running sneakers

+ Leather perfecto

Wrap dress

+ Boots or ankle boots with thin heels

+ Leather perfecto

Little black dress

+ Converse

+ Leather perfecto

Printed long dress

+ Sneakers

+ Leather perfecto

Pinterest inspirations

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A leather jacket worn with a romantic skirt and studded boots (Susanna by Chloé) for a very successful bohemian-rock look.

Perfecto et caraco

Les Babioles de Zoé

Zoé wears a casual rock outfit with a leather perfecto, a silk and lace camisole and boyfriend jeans.

Perfecto et petite robe noire

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A simple but stylish outfit with a leather jacket, a black dress and studded sandals that make a rock reminder.

Perfecto et jogging chic

Sincerely Jules

Julie wears her perfecto with a chic jogging suit.
It’s perfect to bring a touch of rock to this casual outfit.

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Wear your leather perfecto with a smart outfit to give it some pizzazz, like here with a sailor-style t-shirt and a short pleated skirt.
Add a pair of boots to support the rock style.

Perfecto et robe pull

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Great with a tube dress and sneakers!

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A leather jacket to demerit a pleated midi skirt.
Superbly successful association.
The leather jacket and the platform boots really offset this very wise outfit at the base.

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The destroy jean is the jean of choice of the rock register.
It is associated here with a loose white t-shirt and a leather jacket.
On the feet, wear black boots.

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The total leather look is always very risky, but here it is well mastered with the association of a leather jacket and loose leather shorts too.
Be careful with this kind of thing!

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The leather jacket is the perfect jacket for your little veil dress.

Perfecto et jupe longue plissée

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Perfect association of volumes and colors.
The parma of the skirt matches superbly with the black and the leather jacket comes to relax this pleated midi skirt.
The heels lengthen the silhouette.

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Pair a leather jacket with a dressy dress like this to cool it down and wear it with everyday outfits.

Jupe longue perfecto converse

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Cool look with a perfecto, a vintage t-shirt and a denim skirt! A simple outfit but with character!

Jupe longue perfecto converse

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The perfecto works very well with long skirts and especially with the tulle that it comes completely offset!

T-shirt balnc et perfecto

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Basic, simple but effective! A loose t-shirt, raw jeans and a leather perfecto!

Jupe léopard, t-shirt vintage, perfecto cuir

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The perfecto matches well with other rock pieces like this vintage t-shirt! The leopard silk skirt brings a feminine touch!

Style rock robe longue léopard et perfecto en cuir

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The leather perfecto balances the silhouette when you wear a long dress.

Tenue rock perfecto et jean et caraco

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Rock and feminine look with a leather perfecto, a silk and lace camisole and high waisted jeans.

Perfecto et petite robe noire converse

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The leather perfecto brings a real plus in a black monochrome by creating relief! 

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The leather perfecto comes to play with sequins!

Style rock robe longue léopard et perfecto en cuir

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The leather perfecto gives a rock touch to any outfit!

Style rock jean mom, carcao en soie et dentelle noir, perfecto en cuir

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It also calms a leopard print!

Robe noire perfecto converse

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It balances a long dress with great style!

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It comes to soften a small short dress!

Style rock robe longue léopard et perfecto en cuir

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It also gives a wiser side to a tight dress!

Style rock jean mom, carcao en soie et dentelle noir, perfecto en cuir

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It’s really the perfect jacket with dresses or long skirts. It allows even the smallest to not feel packed!

Robe noire perfecto converse

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It brings a rock touch to a casual-chic outfit!

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Very simple outfit to reproduce and it always works! Long skirt + loose t-shirt + heeled boots… and perfecto !

Style rock robe longue léopard et perfecto en cuir

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With a white t-shirt and a perfecto, you can wear a lamé skirt in an everyday outfit!

Style rock jean mom, carcao en soie et dentelle noir, perfecto en cuir

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It also works well with loose pants: boyfriend, baggy, mom, slouchy etc.

Robe noire perfecto converse

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Another outfit with a long dress! It’s really a classic that I absolutely recommend!

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The leather perfecto is very classy and has a real “luxury” side when associated with a noble material like silk!

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