Varsity Jackets: From Cool to Vintage and Back Again

This is a sponsored postThe varsity jacket is one item that has never truly been out of style. In earlier years, it was the fashionable thing to wear, particularly among high school and college students. Then, it became the thing of vintage legend, and it was considered a gorgeous accessory to don with vintage style clothing. If you had an actual vintage letterman jacket, all the better. But now, the look has been transformed and brought back into modern fashion. The runway has seen the varsity jacket paired in a variety of ways, some practical and some not. If you’re looking for ways to wear your varsity style jacket, the following ideas should be of help to you.

One way of wearing the varsity jacket is to simply don it as part of the traditional baseball or football game attire. If you opt for this style, you can wear a white or neutral toned t-shirt, a pair of boyfriend jeans, and sneakers or Converse shoes. This style is best when paired with traditional baseball jackets that stick to collegiate colour schemes, letterman patches, and a vintage-style appearance. However, you can wear the varsity jacket of your choice as your outerwear for a classic outfit reminiscent of the days when varsity jackets first became popular.

There has been a resurgence in the boyfriend trend, or outfits that include clothing items seemingly borrowed from your boyfriend. Boyfriend jeans are incredibly comfortable, and boyfriend jackets and sweaters have made a real impact on the era of comfortable fashion, as well. But for the letterman or varsity jacket, the best way to sport the boyfriend style is to pair the varsity jacket with a nice dress and heels. This truly gives the impression that you were all dressed up for a date, and borrowed your boyfriend’s letterman jacket because you were cold. Not only that, but it allows you to retain a sense of femininity, and is a great options for girls who want to sport the varsity style without giving up their oh-so-feminine wardrobe.

 

Another way to sport the varsity jacket is to include it in a very edgy outfit. There are many ways to pull off this style. One way is to wear a leather or faux leather pencil skirt in black, black heels, a men’s style dress shirt, and a varsity jacket. Alternatively, you can wear black tights with the mix and a black top with a varsity jacket that is darker in colour for a truly edgy appearance. Carry a clutch with rhinestones or spikes for added effect, or add a statement necklace.

Another great way to combine two hot themes of the winter season together is to look for varsity jackets with a tartan print, and combine them with your outfit. This is a great way to add some variety to the rocker style mentioned above, or you can wear it with jeans and high-heeled boots. Either way, you’ll be incorporating two trends into your wardrobe, creating a very fashion-forward look.

Many celebrities have been stepping out in the varsity jacket all by itself, wearing it as their shirt. Some women may be more comfortable with this than others, but since the emergence of the trench coat as a dress, women are getting more comfortable wearing outerwear as their only wear. You can wear the jacket as a shirt with boyfriend jeans and boots, or you can wear with a skirt and heels. It’s completely up to you how you incorporate the look into your outfit, but either way, you’re bound to make a statement.

Confidence is key when sporting the varsity look, especially if you’re pairing it with something untraditional, like a skirt combo. Own your style, and find ways to incorporate your favourite clothing items with the varsity trend. Don’t be afraid to get colourful with the trend, either, as matching different varsity style jackets with the colours of the season (including coloured denim jeans) is a great way to keep the look fresh. Whether you dress it up or dress it down (or do a little of both), the varsity jacket is a great fashion accessory that never goes out of style, so you’ll likely be using it for years to come.