2011 Spring and Summer Leather Jacket Trends; Arrays of Pastels and Exotic Bright Colors

2011 Military look out motorcycle chic is in as far as spring and summer jackets. You still have your traditional biker jacket, but along with it you have the cropped jacket in various colors, two-toned leather, zipped sleeves, quilted leather, trench, and even the chain rocker look is smokin.

Arrays Of Pastels And Exotic Bright Colors

Hot colors are going to be mustard yellow, salmon pink, red, Ivory, bold green, purple, gray, camel, turquoise, teal, mango, navy,gold, plum, cognac, lavender and of course black. But then you have the light colors considered pastel which are very hot such as lime green, mauve, pastel pink, baby blue, spring yellow, peach, mint green, and baby pink just to name a few.

Ways To Be Fashionable With Leather

So many different ways to wear a leather jacket. It can be paired up with jeans, long skirts, mini skirts, dress shorts, denim shorts, leggings, long printed dress, capri pants, high waisted pants, and even a short party dress would work as well.

Just because your wearing leather you don't have to have that rocker look. You can go for more of the western look, grunge look, or classy look. It all depends on how you put your outfit together.

Best Leather Material For Spring And Summer

When wearing a leather jacket, you want to feel feminine, sexy, and comfortable. If the leather material is too heavy your going to feel sticky and start sweating. The best material is lambskin. It feels like butter on, great for spring, and super for those cool summer nights.

Finding Leather Jackets To Fit Your Budget

You want to be in style this spring and summer 2011, but let's face it not everyone has $200-$400 for one leather jacket. Do your research and stick to your budget. Look at your local thrift stores and Salvation Army's. My one friend just bought a brand new 100% Michael Kors leather crop jacket with super detailing for $45 at her local thrift store. So it is possible.

Other places to check out are Ebay, Victoria Secret, Wilson Leather, Kohl's, Kmart, Amazon, and Spiegel.
Some of the coolest styles even come in faux leather. The only problem with the faux leather is it can make you sweat more. This would not be worn in the summer, unless you don't sweat much then it's ok. Shop at Kohls, Kmart, Macy's, Sears, Forever 21, Ebay, Charlotte Russe, and Amazon.