Trending in Fashion: The Varsity Jacket

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Tuesday September 25, 2012 by Alexandra C.

In our recent Fashion Challenge Pose Off, Mandy wore the heck out of an old school inspired varsity jacket and we couldn't get enough of it. I've been seeing a lot of collegiate jackets in stores, on celebs and on the backs of chic ladies on the street. This got me thinking that I need to jump on the varsity jacket bandwagon!

(images via lookbook.nu, pinterest.com, jakandjil.com, whatiwore.tumblr.com, lookbook.nu)

What's great about this trend is that it is so easy to wear. You can throw it on over anything and it automatically makes a look more interesting. I especially love the idea of pairing a casual, masculine letterman jacket with a dress or something very feminine. It makes for an unusual but visually intriguing outfit.

Take a look at how the celebs are wearing a one:

Elle Fanning, Katy Perry, Rihanna

Kim Kardashian, Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift

If you're looking to spruce up your wardrobe this fall, a varsity jacket in a versatile colour makes a great addition. Here are a few of my favourite options:

1. Crooks and Castles The Apache Varsity Bomber Jacket in Mulberry (US$98.00)

2. Forever 21 Coated Sleeve Varsity Jacket (C$35.80)

3. Tilly's Ashley Faux Leather Sleeve Womens Varsity Jacket (C$39.55)

4. Adidas Originals Collegiate Wool Jacket (US$120.00)

5. Top Shop Varsity Jacket by J.W. Anderson for Top Shop (UK$129.99)

What do you think of the collegiate style jacket? Is it going to last? Would you wear one and how would you wear it?

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10 Comments

	on Oct 02, 2012 katieg 9,187 said: These jackets would look great on my daughter but definitly not for me. Oh, to be a teenager again!
	on Oct 01, 2012 smiley_gen 2,901 said: Not for me.... Looks great on Taylor Swift
	on Sep 29, 2012 mystictiger 2,073 said: eewwwww.these jackets were in when i was 12 or so.
	on Sep 26, 2012 KatelynRose1984 19,046 said: I absolutely love how Taylor Swift is wearing hers. The colours are sooo fabulous!
	on Sep 25, 2012 shanaz 4,115 said: I definitely think this trend is for a certain age range. However I LOVE the trend and I'm glad it's back! This trend was in about 10 years ago... I absolutely love the urban look! I don't advise wearing it with a dress or skirt though, as seen in the photo above of Elle Fanning. Thanks for the awesome article :)
	on Sep 25, 2012 midnightsun2288 5,367 said: I am not particularly enthralled with it, but I like it when it's done right. I really like the looks on the models in the first picture set, especially the one with the skirt, but I only like the look on Taylor Swift in the celebrity examples, all the others just look tacky.
	on Sep 25, 2012 fredamans 5,174 said: I was a varsity jacket fan in highchool.... it was the thing to get your boyfriends football jacket... but today, not interested.
	on Sep 25, 2012 cutie_marlena 2,487 said: I don't particularly like this style and I don't think it will last. The only image out of the ones shown that I like is the grey cardigan with the black skirt. I think all of the celebrities did a horrible job of wearing this style as well.
	on Sep 25, 2012 so_adorkable_ 1,726 said: Ive been seeing people wearing these for a while, maybe not celebrities but enough girls on the street even last fall maybe. I like them although i dont know if i would suit one.
	on Sep 25, 2012 takoda 23,006 said: This isn't for me, I'm to old.lol