By Jessica Rush, VaVaVroom Fashion Design Intern

I have a leather riding jacket that I have been riding in for the past couple of years.  I was looking for another jacket with a removable liner so that it was more versatile weather wise. I wanted more pockets and I also wanted a jacket with CE approved armor. My jacket now is reinforced and has some padding but doesn’t have actual armor.   

I got the VaVaVroom riding jacket and I love it. I was drawn to the jacket first because of the style and the clean look of the stripes down the side. The waist and the sleeves have adjustable straps so that it fits snug to my body with out riding up. My bike has nowhere to put anything so for me pockets are really important; there are a lot of great pockets in this jacket (including a cell phone pocket on the inside).     

There is removable CE approved armor in the elbows and shoulders. There is also a removable back pad. Having the protection makes me so much more comfortable.

Like I said I needed a more appropriate jacket for different weather conditions. I love the fact that it has a removable liner and the jacket is textile, so it’s breathable. And it even has a vent in the back. When you remove the liner you don’t loose interior pockets because they are on both! I also like that there is a hood on this jacket. It snaps down so that it doesn’t flap around. Let’s be honest sometimes when I take off my helmet to reveal my helmet hair I just want to cover it up right away, and the hood does just that for me.

To give you an idea of size I’m 5’3’’ and 110lbs, I wear a small in this jacket. The small is true to size; there is enough room to wear layers underneath with out loosing movement or feeling too bulky. With the tightening straps on the side I am able to adjust it to my body. It’s a great fit. Retail price is $149.99.  All and all I got the things I really wanted out of this jacket and it’s a steal at that price!  You can purchase online here.