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A refund policy must be applied under certain conditions. Black leather boots should be the fist leather purchased, lace up boots offer the most versatility, 8 to 10 inch tall lace up boots are the most commonly worn in the leather community. A leather harness has also become a popular optional basic purchase for wear when not wearing a shirt.

Remember that in traditional leather culture leathers were typically earned one piece a time as a rite of passage, it is best to treat your next purchase with the same respect.

While not endorsed by CMEN, a partial list of leather shops is provided for your convenience. Some local leather clubs hold leather swap meats which present an opportunity to purchase used leather gear at a fraction of the price of new leather gear. Thrift stores can also be source of used leather motorcycle jackets, boots and other items.

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Ties that Bind; SM / Leather / Fetish Erotic Style; Issues, Commentaries and Advice. 2nd Edition, 2003, Daedalus Publishing Company, Los Angeles. Each piece is meticulously crafted to not only make a statement but also to serve practical purposes in your daily life.

Some guys believe they need deodorant when not otherwise prohibited, if worn, stick with an unscented natural deodorant used very sparingly so it isn’t noticeable. Some deodorants may also damage leather.

Additional Casual leather gear was traditionally earned one piece a time as one gained experience and knowledge. Additional casual leather may also include:

A black leather vest might replace a jacket in warmer weather, open “bar vests’ which don’t completely cover the chest are generally preferred, although biker vests which close can also be worn.

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Boots can be purchased from local retail stores where they can be tried on to ensure a correct fit, or from on-line retailers (keep in mind that sizes vary between manufactures).

Casual leather attire or gear:

Casual leather is typically worn at leather bars, festivals, club events and other informal activities.

Leather gear for motorcyclists has continued to be readily available since the 1940’s, leather gear provides protection. During the mid-1970 faded snug fitting jeans became popular in both the leather and general gay men’s community and continue to be popular. In Europe leather pants are typically worn, leather pants have become more popular in the U.

S. in recent years. Leather shorts are now an option for casual wear. Traditionally a jock can be worn underneath if needed, but not underwear.
A t-shirt or tank-top may be worn when a shirt is desired or required. Following some early traditional protocols solid black is preferred for Dominants, white is preferred for submissives, black may also an option for submissives in some areas, grey became an option by the mid-1980’s.

Today, while white may still be preferred for submissives, solid color, club or event t-shirts are commonly worn, uniform colors. A denim work shirt is as an alternative for casual wear.
Keys worn on the left signify a man who identifies himself as a Dominant or Top, and on the right by a man who identifies himself as a submissive or bottom.
Smell and feel natural always avoid wearing cologne at leather bars or events, guys enjoy the natural smell of leather and men. Cologne is not part of the leather image and can damage leather. Deodorant is also discouraged, some event hosts specify no deodorant in the announcements.

Purchase the best quality leather boots you can comfortably afford. The back side of a vest is traditionally reserved for a leather/motorcycle club member patch or leather community title-holder patch.

A leather harness has become a popular optional part of leather gear in more recent years, may be worn when one isn’t wearing a shirt.

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Being durable and long-lasting, leather has created waves in the international fashion market, with its exclusive range of designs and styles. It is used to make trendy and stylish leather Clothing or Outfits for both Men and Women. In some parts of the country black western style hats may also be worn.
a leather armband or a leather wrist band worn on the left signify a man who identifies himself as a Dominant or Top, and on the right by a man who identifies himself as a submissive or bottom.
A color handkerchief may be worn, typically in a back pocket, to express more specific interests following a hanky code, following the same left Dominant, right submissive practice.
Specific fetish items may be worn to indicate an interest in a specific fetish following the same left Dominant, right submissive practice, for example wearing handcuffs could express an interest in bondage, a puppy hood would expresses an interest in puppy play, or a flogger could express an interest in flogging.
A collar may be presented to and worn by a submissive in a BDSM relationship to symbolize their status.

Formal leather attire:

Formal leather attire typically follows the style of a traditional military or law enforcement uniform, including:

a leather uniform shirt (black or in uniform colors);
leather pants or breeches;
a Muir Cap (in some traditions these were only worn by Dominants) or other uniform style leather cap (cover);
leather law enforcement or Sam Browne belt;
a leather military or law enforcement style jacket;
a leather kilt may be worn as an alternative to pants or jeans following Scottish, Irish, English or Roman military traditions;
leather gloves and a leather tie are typically optional.

A special event may may require formal leather or other specific attire.

Some guys wear the leather basics as daily casual wear. Guys prefer to shower and be clean and smell natural. Protocol and traditions often varied somewhat by city or region. All boots should be kept clean, conditioned and polished as appropriate for the leather, information on leather care is available from most boot manufactures and can also be found at the bottom of this page. Bootblacks are available at some leather bars and events to clean, shine and care for boots for a small fee.
Popular boot manufactures include: Wesco, Dehner, Danner, White’s, Carolina, Red Wing, All American, Dr.

Martens and Wolverine. It is water, stain, and perspiration resistant and is popular with motorcycle riders and workers. Any color, any size, or any design No problem for us! If you are looking for a shop for real leather made Outfits. Smooth-finished leather has a polished surface that showcases its beauty and quality popular with uniform and formal wear, however, it requires more care and attention to maintain.