Girls Leather Jackets

A girls leather jacket might be just what your growing girl desires in her wardrobe. While you might cringe at the idea of buying a pricey leather jacket for your girl, perhaps such a purchase would be an investment. In fact, a girls leather jacket can actually last up to 50 years when treated properly. Leather can last approximately 20 years longer than denim if you purchase a high quality jacket with strongly-mounted buttons and studs, tight stitching and well-cut lining. Just think how many pairs of jeans a little lady goes through as she grows and how the cash shelled out for denim adds up.

Also, consider your little girl’s personality. Is she old enough to treat her jacket with care, or does she romp around in her good clothing, creating many rips and tears? If she cannot treat her outerwear appropriately, perhaps it would be best to hold off buying her an expensive jacket. There are plenty of girls jackets and coats she can choose from. However, if she is able to treat her clothing with care, then she is ready for leather.

Price

Probably the first thing parents think about when they hear about a leather coat is a high price. A new girls leather jacket can cost as little as $70 and as much as $1,000. A designer one can run around $300 brand new.

For most parents, this chunk of change can create a dent in their wallets. So, you should really weigh your options. You can buy a new jacket or wait until the end of season for clearance sales. You can also find a nice used jacket at a fraction of the cost on Ebay or Craig’s List. In addition, you can opt to purchase a faux leather for your girl. These cost as little as $40.

When To Buy

The best time to buy leather outerwear for your girl is when she seems to have stopped growing. Of course, this is impossible to tell for sure. But the following fact may help you to determine if your girl’s growing has halted. The average girl grows about two inches after she starts menstruating. Then, two years after she has her first period, the growth plates in her bones close, and she longer grows. So, based on this, if your daughter is at an age where you think her growing will cease, perhaps investing in a leather would be worth it.

Also, if your girl has a younger sister or other relative, the jacket can be passed down to another family member. That way, you can feel you are getting your money’s worth if she grows out of it.

Popular Brands

Baby Phat, Moda Martani and Andrew Marc are popular brands for girls leather jackets. Gap and Gymboree also produce leather girls jackets and coats at reasonable prices. Wilson’s Leather has spectacular end-of-season sales, around 70 percent off. If you can wait until then, by all means, do so. Other online companies offer discounts year round if you purchase over a certain amount.