varsity jacket
School sports coat
A varsity jacket is a casual jacket traditionally awarded to high school or college athletes, featuring wool body, leather sleeves, and chenille letter patches identifying the school.
The style—with its snap front, striped ribbing at collar, cuffs, and hem—has become a general fashion item beyond athletics: She paired her vintage varsity jacket with jeans.
Written symbol or message
- patchMaterial covering damage
- chenilleTufted velvety fabric
- embroideryDecorative stitching on fabric
- monogramInterlaced personal initials
emblem · mascot · pins · numerals · stripes · chevron · name · team logo
Upper secondary institution
- homecomingReturning to one's origin
- promHigh school formal dance
- seniorHigher in rank
- yearbookSchool memory publication
1950s · letterman · tradition · nostalgia · vintage · retro · classic · throwback
Decorated school athlete
- bomberExplosive-delivery aircraft or saboteur
- leatherTanned animal skin
- woolSheared animal fiber
- chenilleTufted velvety fabric
raglan · ribbed · satin · lined · outerwear · windbreaker · hoodie · sweatshirt
Decorated school athlete
- teamOrganized cooperative unit
- sportsCompetitive physical activities
- footballField sport with goals
- baseballBat-and-ball team sport
basketball · track · wrestling · swimming · lacrosse · soccer · volleyball · cheerleading
Elite university athletic conference
- collegiateRelating to universities
- poloMounted mallet sport
- chinosCotton twill trousers
- loafersLaceless slip-on shoes
oxford · argyle · khakis · boat shoes · campus · prep school · fraternity · sorority
letter
Written symbol or message
- patchMaterial covering damage
- chenilleTufted velvety fabric
- embroideryDecorative stitching on fabric
monogram · emblem · mascot · pins · numerals · stripes · chevron · name · team logo · customization
high school
Upper secondary institution
- homecomingReturning to one's origin
- promHigh school formal dance
- seniorHigher in rank
yearbook · 1950s · letterman · tradition · nostalgia · vintage · retro · classic · throwback · greaser
letterman
Decorated school athlete
chenille · raglan · ribbed · satin · lined · outerwear · windbreaker · hoodie · sweatshirt · jersey
letterman
Decorated school athlete
baseball · basketball · track · wrestling · swimming · lacrosse · soccer · volleyball · cheerleading · athlete
Ivy League
Elite university athletic conference
- collegiateRelating to universities
- poloMounted mallet sport
- chinosCotton twill trousers
loafers · oxford · argyle · khakis · boat shoes · campus · prep school · fraternity · sorority · tailgate
- outerwearcoat, coats, jackets, parka, parkas
- jacketsblazer, windbreaker, bomber, puffer, sport coat
- retro accessoriescat eye glasses, poodle skirt, saddle shoes, pocket watch, fedora
- streetwearsneakers, hoodie, hoodies, joggers, graphic tee
- cheerleading gearpom poms, megaphone, spirit stick, shell top, bloomers
- Athletic Outerwearwindbreaker, hoodie, pullover, anorak, soft shell
varsity jackethoodie
Topped sweatshirt
sweatshirt · pullover · windbreaker · track jacket · athleisure