Since the trend took off in popularity, biker chicks and guys everywhere are sticking to a style that remains true to its origins on the open road. Biker fashion style may not be what everyday motorcyclists wear, but it certainly takes inspiration from the items of clothing that they can be seen in. Motorcycle jackets, leather pants, thigh-high boots and even studded leather bracelets are all big items on the biker fashion scene.

Fashion or Safety?

Real motorcycle riders will tell you that there’s pretty much no such thing when it comes to being ‘fashion conscious’ on your bike. Safety is the main priority, and the leather jackets and pants which are now fashion items were originally designed to keep bikers protected in the event of a crash. Still, this doesn’t mean that they don’t look good, and more and more people are embracing this style including Hollywood celebrities and models.Motorcycle-Fashion

Rock and Roll

Biker inspired fashion combines traditional rock and roll and modern biking protective gear to create a trend that is edgy and hot. Dark clothing, leather ensembles, and gothic-inspired jewelry are all big trends when it comes to the biker look. When it comes to motorcycle jackets, there are different choices of color and texture available, although for 2016 the simple, classic black leather jacket is set to be just as popular as ever before. For bottoms, many biker-inspired fashionistas are going for darkly colored leather leggings, pants or even skirts. Leather skirts are coming back around, which paired with dark tights and over-the-knee boots create an edgy and easy to pull off look.

Accessories

Although wearing accessories if you’re actually riding a motorcycle might not be the wisest of ideas, if you’re hitting the town wearing a biker inspired outfit, they’re your new best friend. Skull statement rings, chains, and large hoop or small stud earrings are all the range, and they’re best in a gold or silver-plated finish to complement your leather clothing items. If you prefer to wear black then silver is your best choice, whereas those who prefer brown might find that gold is a nicer match.

Protective Gear

If you do own your own motorcycle, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t be able to wear your protective gear such as your jacket, pants and boots as fashion items. Motorcycle jackets tend to be quite versatile leather jackets and they’re also designed to keep you warm, making them a fantastic choice of jacket for the colder winter months. Head over to motochanic.com to see the brilliant range of fashionable yet practical Alpine Stars motorcycle gear that they have on offer. Boots can be paired with jeans, or even wear your leathers if you’re looking to add some edge. The trick is not to wear all your gear together – you want to look like a biker, but not like you’re going for a ride.

Do you ride a motorcycle or do you just love wearing badass biker inspired fashion gear? We’d love to hear from you in the comments.