Leather Preference:
Picking the suitable kind of leather is an important step and varies greatly from one hide to another. Some leather is thick, thin, soft, rough, shiny, suede, etc.
Leather is a natural fabric and not a synthetic one, hence, it goes through a wearing process by time. Leather, in general, has a tendency to be creased, scratched and fades by time. Choosing the appropriate kind of leather, however, can slow down this process.
Length:
Most military leather jackets are waist length. You should choose a belt that goes well with your jacket because it will most probably show.
Color:
Military leather jackets used to be made in different shades of brown. Nowadays, you find them in every shade and color. Your choice depends on your wardrobe and on the colors you prefer to wear. Most people prefer black and brown as they go with almost every color.
Accessories:
The color of the accessories is an important thing to consider as it can hugely affect the rest of the outfit. The zipper, buttons, and cuff should match your dressing style. It is also recommended that you try your jacket’s zipper multiple times before you purchase it to make sure it flows easily.
Shoulder Adjustment:
This is an important point to consider not only when you buy leather jackets, but when you buy any jacket at all. Unless you’re trying an oversized look, which isn’t usually the case with leather jackets, then you need to check that the shoulder-length fits your shoulder blades perfectly. If the shoulder is too narrow, then you need to go a size up to avoid looking like you’re trying so hard to squeeze into your jacket.
Collar/Lapel:
Military leather jackets have collars in different styles. Some have wide flipped back collars while others come with a cut and short collar.
Lining:
Although it may seem secondary, it’s a very important thing to choose. Some brands choose unreasonably bright colors as linings.