Trend Report: Varsity Jacket (Photos)

There has been an onslaught of nostalgia lately when it comes to outerwear. Flashbacks of High School jock machismoism via the varsity jacket has been topping the latest spring fashion trends. And like its long lost sister the bomber jacket, the varsity jacket has taken on a new meaning to style.

The athletically imposed gear is becoming a favorite among celebrities out and about, the jacket was spotted on celebs such as Elle Fanning, Rihanna, Kobe Bryant, Taylor Swift and Kristen Stewart.

The unisex style can be sported by both men and women and dressed down with jeans and sweats or if you want to delve into your fashion gusto you can dress it up with a pencil skirt or trousers. Here are 8 Letterman-styled jackets to help you usher in the trend…

1. Rag & Bone Cambridge jacket $795 rag-bone.com

2. INFAMOUS Women’s Varsity Jacket $30 tillys.com

3. ‘rydell’ Thermal Varsity Jacket $198 nordstrom.com

4. Fleece Baseball Jacket $20 wetseal.com

5. Varsity Hooded Jacket $35 delias.com

6. That’s It Baseball Jacket w/Lace $169 barneys.com

7. Exclusive Lacoste Live Varsity Jacket $363.08 asos.com

8. Collection B Wool-Sleeve Baseball Jacket $24 jcpenney.com

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Barbara Akowuah considers herself a Fashion Insider who has written numerous articles on fashion, lifestyle and shopping. Barbara enjoys writing about fashion and has a penchant for haute couture, vintage and global style. You can contact Barbara at akowuahb@gmail.com

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