Women's Varsity Jackets
Frequently Asked Questions
A varsity jacket has a wool or fleece body, contrast leather sleeves, and a snap-button front with ribbed collar and cuffs. A varsity bomber jacket blends that construction with a bomber's ribbed hem and relaxed fit, creating a hybrid silhouette that sits between the two categories. The bomber hybrid reads more casual and less structured than a traditional varsity.
Yes. A hooded varsity jacket adds a zip-front hood to the traditional snap-button silhouette, providing extra coverage around the neck and head without losing the collegiate styling. For the same jacket body, a hooded version will run warmer than a non-hooded one.
A cropped varsity jacket pairs best with high-waisted jeans or a midi skirt, since the shortened hem is designed to sit above the waistband rather than at the hip. This keeps the silhouette proportioned rather than exposing a gap at the waist.
Yes. Leather and vegan leather sleeves are more durable than fabric sleeves and hold their shape better over repeated wear. The wool or fleece body requires more care than the leather sleeves, so spot-cleaning the body while conditioning the leather separately keeps the jacket in good condition longer.
Yes. Every varsity jacket at TV Jackets is made to order in the same styling as the core line, with custom sizing available beyond the standard XS to 5XL range. Plus size buyers get the identical construction and detailing rather than a limited separate style.
A varsity jacket should sit at the natural waist with the ribbed hem hugging the hips, sleeves ending at the wrist, and shoulders sitting flat without extending past the natural shoulder line. A cropped style is the exception, designed to sit higher above the waist.
Yes. Varsity jackets have moved well beyond their collegiate and team origins into everyday streetwear and character-inspired fashion. A black or leather varsity jacket over jeans and a plain tee works as a standard casual outfit with no connection to school or team context required.
Style a character-inspired varsity jacket the same way as any standard varsity: jeans and a plain tee for daytime, or layered over a turtleneck for cooler weather. The character patches and color detailing carry the statement, so keep the rest of the outfit simple.