The leather perfecto is a fashion item that many think is outdated. But that’s not the case. It is more trendy than ever in 2024. Here is which model to choose and how to wear it to be trendy.
THE leather perfecto is a jacket that many people have. Either you can’t live without it and you bring it out every mid-season, or it’s been waiting for years in your wardrobe to finally make its comeback. Indeed, this leather or imitation leather jacket divides. If some think it timeless in the same way as a long trench coat for example, others find it a little outdated in the same way as the ballerina or slim jeans… The perfecto has, however, known cross the ages brilliantly while adapting to the fashions of each period. It saw the light of day in the 1920s, more precisely in 1928. It was the Schott brand which created it: it responded to the request of the motorcycle manufacturer Harley Davidson. The perfecto is therefore a biker garment, reinforced at the shoulders to offer them more protection. Where does the name perfecto come from? It would simply be the favorite brand of cigars of the creator of the brand!
Over time, he has become an ally in the wardrobe. First rockers in the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s but also 1980s. It was in the 1990s that it became a little more popular and became a fashion piece in its own right. In the 2010s, we prefer it to be fitted, black or colorful. In 2024, the perfecto remains a safe bet. Of course, some styles are more fashionable than others and there are multiple ways to wear them. Advice.
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Which perfecto model to choose in 2024?
It exists several types of leather perfectos. Two big ones: the fitted perfecto, adjusted, and the oversized perfecto, sometimes with aged leather, with more vintage accents. Both are trendy, but it is true that it is the vintage perfecto that is everywhere in 2024. And you may already have one in your closet that you can bring out again! It is very trendy in black or even brown, but it can also add pep to an outfit if it is colorful. Among the most trendy shades for spring 2024, we find cobalt blue, but also flashy pink and green. Of course, you can choose a more fitted perfecto if you prefer: it remains elegant. The main thing is to choose it in quality leather or very thick imitation leather which creates an illusion. There are also denim perfectos, particularly trendy in 2024.
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How to wear the perfecto in 2024?
Once you have chosen your perfecto, you have to wear it. How to do it without being “has-been”? First, take a perfecto in which you feel good: clothes are there to give us confidence! Then, several options are available to you:
- The perfecto over a long or short dress for a rock/bohemian look. Put on your favorite spring dress, long bohemian or short and add your perfecto, a pair of biker style ankle boots or sandals (if you have a very long and floaty bohemian dress).
- The perfecto with a casual look for effortless stylish outfit. Lhe oversized perfecto is simply perfect with simple wide jeans and a basic t-shirt. A pair of sneakers or low fur-lined ankle boots and your look is effective and stylish. To wear every day!
- The perfecto with a chic look. The perfecto also fits into a more chic fashion register if you wish. We imagine it with wide anthracite gray suit pants (very trendy) or black for example. A white shirt and a pair of trendy sneakers or pumps depending on your mood!
The perfecto is a timeless piece that can be worn with everything and on any occasion. This also makes it a piece that you will keep for a (very) long time.
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