17 Reasons to Finally Invest in a Leather Jacket This Fall

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Every season, you try on a beautiful leather jacket, look at the price tag, and decide you’ll wait to buy it next year. Then five years pass and you’re still putting off the purchase. We get it: A truly great leather jacket can make serious dent in your bank account. But if you’re willing and able to invest in one, you won’t regret it, which is why we’ve rounded up 17 reasons to justify the idea of spending so much on a single item. 

Scroll through to see why this splurge-worthy piece is worth every penny.

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Reason #1: You’ll wear it with layering pieces.
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Shop layering pieces here.

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Reason #2: You'll wear it with ladylike silks.
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Shop ladylike silks here. 

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Reason #3: You'll wear it with stripes.
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Shop stripes here.

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Reason #4: You'll wear it with black skinny jeans.
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Shop black skinny jeans here.

Related: Leather Weather Is Here: 12 Outfits That Are Defining the Season

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Reason #5: You'll wear it with chambray tops.
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Shop chambray tops here.

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Reason #6: You’ll wear it with casual t-shirts.
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Shop casual t-shirts here.

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Reason #7: You’ll wear it with leather boots.
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Shop leather boots here.

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Reason #8: You’ll wear it with sneakers.
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Shop sneakers here.

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Reason #9: You’ll wear it with any LBD.
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Shop black dresses here. 

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Reason #10: You’ll wear it with plaid.
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Shop plaid tops here. 

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Reason #11: You’ll wear it with printed skirts.
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Shop printed skirts here.

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Reason #12: You’ll wear it with all your denim.
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Shop denim here. 

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Reason #13: You’ll wear it with pencil skirts.
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Shop pencil skirts here. 

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Reason #14: You’ll wear it with statement accessories.
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Shop statement accessories here.

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Reason #15: You’ll wear it with lace.
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Shop lace items here. 

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Reason #16: You’ll wear it with distressed denim.
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Shop distressed denim here.

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Reason #17: You’ll wear it with knit sweaters.
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Shop knit sweaters here.

Are you ready to finally treat yourself to the perfect leather jacket? Scroll through to shop our picks!

Dylan Grey + Leather Moto Jacket

Dylan Grey
Leather Moto Jacket

Dylan Grey Leather Moto Jacket ($585) in Black

Burberry + Leather Biker Jacket

Burberry
Leather Biker Jacket

Burberry Leather Biker Jacket ($1995) in Black

DKNY + Jenna Leather Moto Jacket

DKNY
Jenna Leather Moto Jacket

DKNY Jenna Leather Moto Jacket ($648) in Black

T by Alexander Wang + Bonded Textured Leather Biker Jacket

T by Alexander Wang
Bonded Textured Leather Biker Jacket

T by Alexander Wang Bonded Textured Leather Biker Jacket ($1460) in Black

Iro + Tara Leather Jacket
Iro
Tara Leather Jacket

Iro Tara Leather Jacket ($1260) in Black

BB Dakota + Bettina Leather Jacket
BB Dakota
Bettina Leather Jacket

BB Dakota Bettina Leather Jacket ($350) in Black

Acne Studios + Mock Leather Moto Jacket
Acne Studios
Mock Leather Moto Jacket

Acne Studios Mock Leather Moto Jacket ($1600) in Steel GreyHead here for more proof that a leather jacket is worth the investment. Do you have an investment piece on your radar? Tell us about it in the comments below! 

Michelle Scanga
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A great pair of high-rise skinny jeans.

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