Kurt is wearing Calibre Australia’s new season stretch denim moto jacket | Thom Browne Aviator sunglasses with oversized mirrored lens | UniqloAU blue linen cardigan | Marks & Spencer smart cropped trousers | COS STORE green socks | Brando Shoes green suede monk-straps Iacopo Prato |
For men, wearing a staple jacket over the weekend is one of the easiest ways to look sharp and sexy without going overboard with the look. This stretchy denim moto jacket from Calibre Australia is one of those jackets.
If you have been one of Calibre Australia’s customers in the past, you would be more aware of CalibreAU’s cuts which are more tailored for the “bulky Aussie blokes.” However in the more recent seasons, Calibre has introduced varied size ranges such as slimmer blazers, stretchy suits and more menswear with smaller size fittings. Normally, I would definitely pick size S or even XS from Calibre, but for this season, this new denim jacket in a size Medium fits me perfectly.
A few tips when shopping for new moto & bike jacket in denim
1 Check the shoulders. You can always notice on the shoulders of a jacket if it does not fit properly to the body’s shape or size, this is the most important part for a fitted jacket. We’re talking about sex appeal here, it is about the image a guy with fresh hair on his vintage motorbike and motorbike denim. We want the class, the perfect cut that almost looks like its tailored, then slimmed arms. Not drop shoulders, loose fit or relaxed draping material. Not today.
2 Do not over-accessorise. The moto jacket makes a statement all by itself. the smooth crew neck, the smooth shoulder lines and the long arms went all the way to the polished motorbikes. So be careful, when the biker or moto jacket comes with shoulder details or shoulder patches. For example, avoid the ones with shoulder badges if you always wear cross-body bags or backpacks a lot.
3 Details is the key. Extended shoulder badges on the shoulder will make one look more masculine, with wider shoulder and more structured.
4 Pay attention to the length. The perfect length of a clean cut bike jacket are those just cover the belt part of your trousers. The longer the jacket is, the shorter your legs will look.
5 Consider the fabric. A denim jacket is expected to be thick and quite warm when worn like the Calibre denim biker jacket. Knowing the fabric of the jacket will help you to decide when and how to wear your jacket. Do you need carry a jacket on the plane or will it be too hot? Do you want to drop it in your suitcase and check it in or is it too heavy for your 23KG domestic allowance?
Anyway, fashion and style can be fun. It also depends on who you are trying to appeal to. Generally, mens outwear is more about details, cuts and classiness which is different from women’s fashion that can be brave and bold.
Outfit 2 || Calibre moto jacket in denim || Bellfield Co denim shirt || Celine flat sunglasses || Brando desert boots with heels || Cos stores socks in maroon
