Leather jacket at 50?

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I’m seriously considering an All Saints leather jacket in the 30% off promotion. Probably the Cargo. I’m 50, Size 12-14. Would have to buy on line too. Would that be a crazy thing to do?

You like it, you can afford it, you buy it, you wear it.

Do it. Leather jackets are like jeans. Basics for everyone.

Not sure if you are worried about your age, or about buying without trying. If the former, then it's a non-issue. I'm a fair bit older you, I wear mine a lot. If the latter, then it's easy to return if you don't like it.

Thank you. ilovecherries it’s everything, age, cost , not being able to try it on. I’ve gone as far as putting it in my shopping bag but now I feel unsure again....

Enabled by ilove I've just ordered the Bales. I'm 48

Which one are you looking at?

Size down! That’s the advice I was given in-store by All Saints staff. They’ll stretch with wear so your normal size will possibly end up too big. If you can afford to take the hit for a week, order both sizes to try at home.

I’m looking at the Cargo.

I've just ordered Bales on John Lewis which is price matching. Have ordered 2 sizes! Easier for me to return to Waitrose as no All Saints close by...maybe an option so you can try on at home.

Leather jackets are a style thing rather than age thing

So if it’s your style go for it

I have a cargo. Older than you by some years!😀

Happy to have successfully enabled :). Honestly, I'm 60 in a few months and I'm tired of all the messages that older women get about being 'age appropriate'. We all know what's reasonable - possibly not bare bellies any more, not having our arse cheeks hanging out of shorts, not flashing a camel toe etc. But when it comes to a perfectly nice piece of outerwear, then it's not about age, it's about how it's styled. I love my all saints jacket, and ptoviding I can keep it out of the clutches of my student daughter, have every hope I will still be wearing it in another 10 years.

I'm gutted - the one I want (Oversized Leather) is out of stock in large and medium. PS - I'm 56...

Do it! Leather jackets are not really worn by the young - they are the preserve of the middle aged imo.

I have a leather biker jacket and I am 47.

ilovecherries - Yes! I don't need a leather jacket in my wardrobe but there are all sorts of things I do wear at 61 which much younger women question o here as to whether they are age appropriate. It's just clothes, some suit you and some don't. I know I look good in dungarees and short skirts. I don't need the age monitor tut tutting at me. I'd agree that young people don't wear leather jackets, I think that they are mainly a 40+ thing, but you can carry on wearing one and looking nice until you are 90 if you want to.

I love my Cargo if that helps. I'm a 12-14 and bought a 12. My Bales is a 14 to allow jumpers underneath.

It's really lovely only. Perhaps order it and try it on with lots of outfits at home?

I've been inspired by my super stylish SIL who is 60 but I know it is a big investment - not entirely sure myself

PNGirl which do you wear more? Slightly swithering now! I wonder if the cargo is a bit more interesting

I think it’s m going to go for it.

If you like it go for it!!! My mum is 56 and has a leather jacket, she looks fab in it I'm sure you will too! Xx plus it's a winter essential so I class things like that as an investment

Leather jackets. You definitely can't go wrong with that.

Alma - The Cargo is newer (had the Bales 2 years) but if I had to pick one I'd say Bales. It's a bit more unusual than a biker - I like the buckled collar.

Nope, I think leather jackets are a hit specially when its an all Saints. Have several of those and I love them. :)

I’ve ordered it from John Lewis. Missed the next day delivery window with All Saints.
I have started another thread which has no responses. I love an opinion if one of you could spare a moment. It’s on S and B and is about clashing colours for a wedding outfit

Thank you PNgirl

They are worn by all ages. DD aged 22 has one with studs, one with a painted graffiti back and a pale neutral one. If they are your style, go for it. Loads in Zara and shops that sell to younger people so definitely for all ages. I think Massimo Dutti has good leather.