Is it safe to dry clean leather jackets? Why or why not?
The short answer for this is yes, it is safe to bring a leather jacket to a dry cleaner.I currently work as a dry cleaner and the policy for the store I work at is to send out goods containing real leather to be cleaned at another cleaners that has the capability to do so (as our store is small). If it's something like a leather coat, jacket, purse, boots, or other item, the customer is informed of how long the item will take and how much it'll cost (I don't have all the prices memorized since I rarely view them, but a short leather jacket costs $44.50 in USD), then we inspect the item for damage and stains as normal. The invoice for the item is placed in a log book and the item itself is hung on a rail in the storage area of our store to be picked up with other outgoing items.If the item is, for example, a pair of denim jeans with a leather patch (such as Levi's where there's a logo on the back right at the belt line) we simply put it in the dry cleaning machine as normal. Over time the leather patch will get dried out, but that's only the case when it's a decal or decoration that doesn't warrant anything special.Ah yes, and if it's a zip-off fur trim from a coat, it's simply removed and hung up by itself (not cleaned) and reunited with its coat afterwards.I hope this helps! My point with all the extra info was each item requires different processes for cleaning, but the best way to care for them is to bring it to the experts. As long as you bring it to a reputable dry cleaner, they'll know what to do. As always, you can phone and ask them questions if you're not sure! Or simply bringing the item into the store and showing them in person, if you want.
Why can't guys wear leggings?
It’s not that they can’t- it’s just that society hasn’t really deemed it acceptable yet.But I’m sure you already knew that.So let’s get into that.As a guy who does wear leggings- usually in the winter, which makes my method easier- I’ve found that it’s other men that tend to give you looks and not accept it, not girls. probably because the girls know how comfortable they are and don’t blame ya. But anyways, especially in North American culture, men are always battling to show their masculinity (obviously not all men, but I’m being general here to answer a general question) and will go to extreme extents to make sure things are “no homo.”I think that’s ridiculous, and people should be less concerned about how they look and what people think of them.Women wear men’s clothing all the time, and have for centuries. Jeans were originally exclusive to men, and invented as a tough fabric to endure harsh working conditions, but now they’re unisex. All clothing should be the same, leggings included.If you’re worried about what girls think, or if it’ll look too feminine, put that behind you. The number one thing girls usually find attractive in men is confidence, so if you’re out wearing something, confidently pushing cultural norms, I don’t think you have to worry about that.Companies like UnderArmor and Nike make leggings designed specially for men, that are deigned to leave room for the valuable merchandise, but even most womens leggins are wearable and have room as well due to the stretchable material.If you, or anyone is looking to buy some, I’d recommend the athletic ones over the cotton ones as I find they’re more comfortable.If you’re wearing them out and you’re uncomfortable about how revealing they are- I am- just wear a long shirt or a long hoodie or something like that that covers you.This is what I do, and I’ve never had any issues, more than the occasional strange look from some guys, or approving smiles from girls I’ve passed.I’m not really the mirror selfie type, but I made an exception for you Quora.This is me, in the women’s Nike Legendary leggings and how I usually wear them: