leather jacket shopping (baggy sleeves? womens? ??)
am looking to Find A Leather Jacket as a long term project, but don't really know where to start in terms of hunting something down. I know generally what I like visually, but could use help with what I should be doing in terms of search terms, what brands I should be looking at, what I'd want to look for or avoid in one, etc. Both general advice about 'leather jacket shopping' and specific suggestions (including aspirational!) would be appreciated.
Happy to shop used/secondhand, especially to grab something <$500. Again, thinking long term so willing to stretch way beyond that for the right piece. I'm not tied to a specific type of jacket, or even looking strictly at 'womens' jackets if it's not necessary given what I want. Since I don't know enough here, if there's something I haven't thought of or is unclear, please ask about it.
Key things for me are:
Happy to shop used/secondhand, especially to grab something <$500. Again, thinking long term so willing to stretch way beyond that for the right piece. I'm not tied to a specific type of jacket, or even looking strictly at 'womens' jackets if it's not necessary given what I want. Since I don't know enough here, if there's something I haven't thought of or is unclear, please ask about it.
Key things for me are:
- Black (real) leather
- Minimal/understated hardware and details
- Loose fitting sleeves, i'm specifically looking for a baggier appearance in them
- No cropped jackets. Oversized/drop shoulder probably a plus
- None of that cinched waist + peplum "this is a WOMENS jacket for GIRLS" shit
- Has something about it that makes it cool
