How to wear the Women's Perfecto ?

A women’s perfecto is the essential jacket for stylish women and women with a rebellious streak – it’s not to be missed! In winter and in summer, it matches up with all styles and immediately imbues an outfit with character. But how should you choose your perfecto and how can you wear it well? What items from your wardrobe will go well with it? Le Temps des Cerises tells you all you need to know!

What is a perfecto ?

A perfecto is a jacket for women. It has a large, shaped collar, a characteristic asymmetrical sip and zipped pockets. Its biker origins provide any look with a rebellious side. It’s a must-have for all women’s wardrobes!

Models of women’s perfectos

The perfecto is available in a wide range of models that follow variations in trends and designers’ inspirations.

The different materials for women’s perfectos

Although the perfecto was originally made of leather, today there are perfectos made from a range of materials to suit all styles. Among the many successful models you can get your hands on are:

• Smooth leather perfecto;
• Padded leather perfecto;
• Denim perfecto;
• Suede leather perfecto;
• Perfecto with a fake fur collar;
• Boucle knit perfecto;

Colours and popular details on women’s perfectos

Every perfecto model may come with various features for an original touch:

• Straps around the waist;
• Printed text;
• Wide collar;
• Shoulder pads;
• Sewn-on jewellery;
• Button down collar;
• Asymmetrical zipper;
• Prints on the inner lining;
• Studded features;
• Pop buttons on the collar;
• Puffy sleeves;
• Sleeves with zippers;
• Zipped pockets;

The perfecto is most often slim fitting although it sometimes has a straight or baggier cut. It always looks trendy whether it is worn as part of a smart or casual outfit!

Among the colours for women’s perfectos that are the height of fashion: black, brown, red, yellow, camel, electric blue, or spruce green.

Choosing the right women’s perfecto

Before making a purchase, you need to check the quality of the perfecto you are thinking of buying and make sure that it suits your figure. It’s a showcase item that will enhance your outfits; it will last you for years, so you need to make the right choice!

Choose a quality perfecto jacket

In order to be sure that you’re making the right choice, here are a few basic rules for choosing the right women’s perfecto for you:

• Check the quality of the leather if this is the material you’ve chosen;
• Check the details of the finishing and stitching;
• Check that you’ve bought the right size (by trying it on if possible);
• Carefully read the label on your jacket (origin, composition, etc.);
• Check the quality of the cut and the overall look of the perfecto.

Choose a perfecto that suits your body shape

Perfectos are generally worn as close-fitting jackets, slim fitting but without compressing the figure.

There are baggier cuts available, but these are not recommended for women who are very slim or curvy, as they may hide or be unflattering to your figure.

The cropped cut is not flattering (or comfortable) for women with large chests.

Choose a cropped model of women’s perfecto with a belt if you have a slim waist.

Women with an A-shaped body type may wish to choose a perfecto with shoulder pads to help balance out their figure.

Choosing the right women’s perfecto for the season

Good news for those who are fans of this jacket: the perfecto can be worn throughout the year, as long as you choose the right one for the season.

In winter, the best choice is a real leather perfecto to help you keep warm. You can choose one with a fur or padded collar. Perfectos are short jackets. You can wear one under a long coat when it is very cold; this is stylish and it will keep you warm!

For mid-season wear, you should opt for a suede, imitation suede and nubuck perfecto jacket. These models aren’t so thick and they’re perfect for springtime to go along with your best clothes. When the warmer weather arrives, we love to opt for a colourful perfecto to brighten up our outfits.

In summer, the evening is the perfect time to slip on a perfecto over a dress or to go with a pair of shorts. A denim perfecto remains the star of the summer season and will go perfectly with all of your summer outfits.

Have at least one black perfecto in your wardrobe

The black perfecto is, like a pair of dark jeans, an essential. If you only have one perfecto in your wardrobe, this is obviously the one to go for!

It’s then up to you to choose the texture of your leather jacket. The mat black perfecto is ideal for a glam rock style, and it’s also the one that goes best with all outfits. The shiny black perfecto will give your outfit a more girly look. Make sure, however, that you don’t opt to wear any other shiny items as part of your outfit.

We also love a brightly coloured perfecto to add some sparkle to a look: dare to wear white, red or pale pink to show off your glam and femme fatale side to the world!