Reviewing of my Green bag too!☆☆LINKS LOADED BELOW☆☆FOTDhttps://bit.ly/49JuKNnOOTDGreen.So, the quest begins: finding a YSL cropped leather jacket dupe that doesn’t require selling a kidney. I’ve been down this rabbit hole, trust me. It’s a wild ride.
First of all, don’t even bother looking for *exact* matches. It’s gonna be a disappointment. Instead, focus on the *vibe*. What is it you *really* love about the YSL jacket? Is it the cropped cut? The hardware? The overall badassery? Pinpoint that, and you’re golden.
I’ve seen some decent options floating around. Some mention “Afterhours Vegan leather trench style,” which, okay, vegan leather can be surprisingly good these days. But trench style? Hmm…that’s a different beast. You gotta be careful you’re not just buying a regular cropped trench coat *pretending* to be a biker jacket. Look for the details: the asymmetrical zip, the snap closures, the quality of the “leather” (whether it’s real or faux).
And honestly? Don’t be afraid to scour vintage shops or even thrift stores. You might stumble across a real leather jacket that just *needs* a little tailoring to get that cropped, edgy look. Plus, you’ll have something unique, you know?
The “save or splurge” debate is always a tough one. I’m a firm believer in investing in quality, but seven THOUSAND dollars is just…woah. So, I’d say splurge a *little* on a good quality faux leather, or maybe a slightly-worn real leather vintage find. Don’t cheap out too much, or you’ll end up with something that looks, well, cheap.
Also, and this is just my personal opinion, ignore anything that screams “dupe.” You want something that *evokes* the YSL style, not a blatant knockoff. Those never look good, in my experience. They just end up looking…sad.
And speaking of style…don’t forget about the rest of your outfit. A killer YSL-inspired jacket deserves to be paired with equally awesome clothes. Think skinny jeans, ankle boots, maybe a band tee for extra edge. Or, you know, whatever makes you feel like a rockstar.
