Rockabilly Jacket
How to stay warm while looking cool
Wool Tweed Jacket
this jacket offers a casual look, and goes with almost any rockabilly outfit. This can be slightly dressy, but never too much. You can find vintage tweed jackets like this plaid one in thrift stores for $5.00 and up, and in vintage stores for $25.00 and up. They are easy to wear, and quick to impress
Classic Motorcycle jacket
You can't go wrong with a jacket like this! Classic fit and style, this jacket says "greaser" all the way. Both stylish and warm, be sure you own a good motorcycle jacket. Prices are all over the map, if you are actually riding a motorcycle, make sure your jacket is genuine leather, and has good armor to protect you, if you don't ride, just find a nice comfortable jacket.
The Letter Jacket
A little cliché, and a little preppy, but if you can't resist that classic look, you can pick up a used letter jacket for under $15.00, and they are very warm and durrable.
The Shop Jacket
If your working on your hot rod, you probably already have a good shop jacket. These make great rockabilly jackets, and many rockabilly band logo the back side of shop jackets. You can get classic navy, or go for some cool other colors like green, pink or red. Have some fun with name patches too.
Women's Short Jacket
These cute little numbers work great with jeans and a button up shirt, or your favorite rockabilly dress. They come in lots of colors and cuts, animal prints are very popular for this type of rockabilly jacket.
Men's Gabardine "Gab" Jacket
These beauties are not to hard to find, but very hard to find in nice shape. Expect to pay $40.00 and up for a nice gabardine jacket, but it's well worth it once you slip one on.
Western Jackets
A nice break from leather biker jackets and tweed trench coats, a western rockabilly jacket will get you noticed. Slim cuts and sharp cowboy snaps blended with ornate stitching will make you stand out at the next Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekender.
Women's Trench Coat
Many trench coats fit the bill for a Rockabilly jacket. Vintage coats are well built, and have a style that is hard to come by today. Look for fur, faux fur, tweed and wool. Check out coats with big bold buttons, they are fun and attractive, and great for protecting your rockabilly dress from rain and snow.
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