Girls, what do you think of guys wearing leather jackets?

Question

yeah so a few months ago I decided to buy a $500 leather jacket, and ever since I get snarky comments from guys but yet the girls seem to think it's attractive (ie. eying me when I walk down the hall lol)... I don't understand it. Like even buddies of my buddies say snarky things behind me when I pass like "he thinks he's cool", "he thinks he's hard", etc. I am just wondering, what do you think? I like it, I think it looks good on me and personally I don't care about the comments... you don't spend $500 on something and only wear it out a few times.

Jonny_ · Accepted Answer

Could be several reasons, I used to get the same sort of things... A lot of guys think having something fashionable is 'gay' and a lot of guys just seem to pick on that in a somewhat homophobic manner. Jealousy is also a common one, if you own something expensive someone will often make you out to be a snob, they never assume its a one off buy. The comment about thinking you are trying to be cool or a hard man, is generally based from all those high school films where the cool kids and bullys wear leather jackets, in a way its like Grease or even just Fonze from happy days, I think a lot of guys can be quick to judge someone. Girls like whatever they think looks good, they don't automatically stereotype you for what you wear because of something unrelated. It probably has to do with the difference in male and female thinking patterns.

Apocalypticality · Accepted Answer

My question would be; are you wearing it to make yourself feel secure, or because you actually like the jacket enough to spend $500 dollars on it? Why would you spend $500 on a jacket anyway? I got mine for $12, and it provides the exact same influence as described in your question.

Guys will always be "snarky". It's politics, really. Take a look at girls and tell me that they aren't just as bad. Not only that, but it is partially your fault as well. Wearing a leather jacket all the time is the same as wearing sunglasses when you're indoors. You're kinda fishing for comments, whether they're good or bad.

PunkRockerTillDeath · Accepted Answer

It is more than likely jealousy.Leather jackets look great on a guy,in my opinion and really put an edge to their style.They could either be jealous of the attention you are getting or they know how much you paid for that jacket and they envy your ability to afford such things.Judging by the information in your question you are obviously confident in yourself-yet another thing to cause jealousy.When people are insecure they rag on others to  raise their own self-esteem but in the long run,only end up dragging themselves down further.If all the comments ever do start to get you down just remember that.Good luck!

chickitabanana · Accepted Answer

i personally have a leather bomber jacket and will let my hair go wild and long and I love the way it looks and how badass I feel (even if its only for a little while)

so if you feel great and other people seem to dig it too, then you should enjoy the compliments and ignore your friend's jokes(:

poofs517 · Accepted Answer

F*CK what those dudes think! 99.9% of us girls here anyways say it looks DAMN hot so flaunt it baby ;)

WayTooPopular · Answer

Ok guys say sh*t behind your back not because they are jealous (like every girl on here imagines for no reason) but because anyone with any experience with men who wear leather jackets knows that 99% of the time the guy doesn't just like leather jackets.  He's either an asshole, or a guy trying too hard to seem like an asshole just so he can get chicks, and yes they buy leather jackets specifically for that purpose.  I call it leather jacket syndrome, and someone's probably going to make it scientific law sometime soon.

Sowhoawolf · Answer

it really doesn't matter how you dress anymore. culture is so variant! women wear all sorts of stuff that my ego says this means they are slutty so approach them for sex or this is dumb why are they wearing that? so they must be stupid... in the end no one gives a shit. because we are all wrong. you CANNOT DISCERN A BOOK SOULY FROM ITS COVER 9 out of 10 you would be wrong because it was the 15th... get it? if they laugh at you men or women, those are retarded people. no really RETARDED with less experience... and plus its none of their business. people will always try to dress there best but fail in other peoples eyes. it is a no win situation

thebestapple · Answer

Some can't pull it off, and some wear it completely wrong,  But if the girls are paying attention, you must be ok.  If you feel confident, by all means, wear it.  Don't let us tell you whether to wear it or not.  Damn right the losers are intimidated, you probably look sexy in it. :))

ElegantMoto · Answer

It's further than likely jealousy. Leather jackets look great on a joe, in my opinion and really put an edge to their style. They could either be jealous of the attention you're getting or they know how important you paid for that jacket and they begrudge your capability to go similar things. Judging by the information in your question you're obviously confident in yourself- yet another thing to beget jealousy. When people are insecure they rag on others to raise their own tone- regard but in the long run, only end up dragging themselves down further. If all the commentary ever do start to get you down just flash back that. Good luck! elegantmoto. com/.../mens-brown-leather-jacket-with-hood

The775Darkelf · Answer

What others think about you is not your business. As long as you Like it and the girls like it. Thats all that matters... and as for those that talk behind your back. Fuck em, they bitches. Let them say it to your face then tell those bitches to line up then bitch slap em.

Jonny_ · Answer

I'll do an update on my own answer... I used to have comments about my appearance shouted at me by guys, and girls actually liked my dress sense. So anytime I thought about a guy insulting me I'd think to myself, 'Just as well I'm not looking to chatup guys then, isn't it?'.

Elysia · Answer

A lot of the appeal depends on the guy himself. Not everyone can pull off a leather jacket - and, likewise, not every outfit would complement it. But that's the girl in me talking. :) I find them very attractive on most men. While I could argue that, yeah, sometimes it makes a guy look arrogant/vain/conceited/etc. if your personality is at least tolerable then you have nothing to worry about! Snarky comments from your guy friends just mean they're jealous. ;P

vocalheiress · Answer

boy oh boy do I love a man in a leather jacket!

on a school trip to a museam, the guy I like was wearing a black leather jacket...for the whole ENTIRE tour my mind was totally racing with how unbelievably hot he looked!

leather jackets make make me think of a risque bad ass, sexyness and the movie Grease. which are all awesome! =)

wear it!

shes-a-lady · Answer

i love leather. I bought brown leather boots for $350 and leather handbag for $230.

you know, leather and fur can make you look like a snob. especially if you have the attitude that goes along with it lol as long as you don't wear skinny jeans, a ton of hair wax or eyeliner its hottt :)

Anonymous · Answer

I think it depends on how you wear it. Some guys wear leather and look trashy, but if you wear it like this:  I think it looks great

crazygurl93 · Answer

leather jacket=bad ass= hot= girls eyes pop.

yeah and the guys are jealous... the leather jacket is a turn on a.) because its just hot and B.) because it says that your confident and your not afraid to step out from the crowd a little..

Anonymous · Answer

Well If I saw you I'd probably think hey its a kid with a leather jacket. I wouldn't personally care what you wore, I would only like you if you were nice, kind, clean, and considerate.

If we were dating, and you liked your jacket I would too.

Other than that, sure! leather jackets are cool to girls :)

Dan2287 · Answer

your guy friends might do this because you have what they want. Or they know girls may be more attracted to you than them if you like it, then wear it - f*** what those guys think

poppunk · Answer

I loooooove leather jackets on guys, but a lot of girls hate them bc of the animal cruelty factor. Im not sure that I could justify spending $500 on one but they do look hot and if you want one you should go for it

SCU2013 · Answer

lol let them be jealous and let all the ladies flock to u! hahaha some guys can't pull it off and look really dumb. but then there are others that look really hot with it too!

girl89 · Answer

All those people who just say "snarky things" behind your back are just haters, don't let them get to you they just envy you because you know you look good.

SmarmyMarsh · Answer

I like leather jackets on guys, and wear it if you like it no matter what your friends say. You're not wearing it for them. But sweet Jesus damn, $500?!

kmhco · Answer

Guys in leather jackets are hot. If you paid $500 for it and you like it, it shouldn't matter what anybody says about how you look, just wear it.

MaddenedHatter · Answer

I don't have that mentality at all. Maybe the guys are jealous because they can't pull off the leather? Haha. Either way, I personally find leather sexy on most guys. That's just me, though.

Booklover9616 · Answer

My boyfriend wears one of those leather jackets win the hoodie on the inside. He looks great it and I haven't heard anyone chastise him

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