How to Style a Varsity Jacket: 8 Outfits for Men

The varsity jacket — also called a letterman jacket — blends sporty energy with a classic, tailored shape. Its wool body and leather sleeves give it texture and presence that a plain bomber cannot match.

Choosing your jacket

A wool body with leather or faux-leather sleeves is the classic.

Stick to a simple two-tone color scheme for versatility.

A slightly boxy, cropped fit reads modern and flattering.

Minimal or no lettering keeps it wearable beyond campus.

8 outfit ideas

A varsity jacket with a white tee, jeans, and sneakers.

A varsity jacket over a hoodie with cargo pants and boots.

A varsity jacket with chinos and a simple knit for a preppy feel.

A varsity jacket layered over a flannel shirt and dark denim.

A varsity jacket with a striped tee and minimalist sneakers.

A varsity jacket over a turtleneck for a sharp cold-weather look.

A varsity jacket with tailored trousers to dress it up unexpectedly.

A varsity jacket worn open over a plain tee and straight-leg jeans.

Styling notes

Let the jacket be the statement. Keep the rest of the outfit in solid, neutral colors so the contrast of wool and leather stands out.

The cropped length works best with mid or high-rise bottoms. A tucked-in shirt keeps the proportions clean and the waistline defined.