How To Get Started Customizing Your Apparel

The idea sounds great but looking at the possibilities AND getting started seems to be two different things. Generally what I recommend is to pick a basic/core color. If you want to add more, limit them to no more than three. For some, the color will be based on their bike. For others it will be a favorite color or two. If you are going with a color of paint, chances are you will not be able to match the color exactly but it will still look great. For instance , if the paint is red and you want red bling and red leather added to the chaps you’ll soon realize that you are working with paint, leather and jewels all of which are made from different products thus the color will vary. But it will still go together. Accent colors like orange and amber with red really add to the effect and silver is always an excellent addition.

Often times I will tell people to pick an accent color. My ’96 Virago was teal and cream naturally with black bags which brought in that color. I also added the natural leather color that tied the whole thing in and made it look great.

Currently my VStar is black with white pin stripping (I laid white pin stripping tape carefully over the burgundy which I felt was more “me” and gave it a deco look). Now I had black and white, well my leathers were accented with teal from the Virago and so everything flowed nicely, black, white and teal. The bling I chose was silver, teal and irridecent. I dropped the natural leather color because I changed the “theme” from western to deco.

Here are some simple guidelines to get you started: - Decide if you want to match your bike or your rider’s bike - Decide if you want to just go with a favorite color of your own - Pick a color, no more than 3 (don’t count black) - Chose a bling colors and a silver “spot” style from my charts - Pick a “theme” like butterflies, stars, leaves, flames, etc. - Pick a snap cap cover from my chart to go with the ideas you have chosen

Remember that simple is not only good and easy but elegant. Start slowly, like with your chaps, a pocket purse or a tank bib. You can always contact us later on if you want to continue customizing your bike and gear as your thoughts, ideas and list of many compliments grow. We will send you samples of leather and bling if needed. Often times there are no substitutes for seeing the real thing.

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