The bomber jacket is quickly becoming a staple in every college student’s wardrobe. The outerwear piece can come in a variety of colors and textures, thus shedding its athletic roots and becoming a chic must-have. The versatility can make it both casual and dressy, which saves the need for additional coats. With a monochrome look and minimal accessories, the off the field athlete becomes the off-duty model.
If you’re going for an athletic streetwear look, now called sports luxe, then this gray and black pattern is your best option. The check design is small so it loses a picnic tablecloth resemblance. However, it adds the right amount of depth to make the jacket interesting. The zipper details in the front and ribbed fabric along the collar and cuffs create a modern varsity jacket feel. What separates this from the all-star athlete’s is its fit: it is more tapered along the sleeves and shoulders instead of an oversized silhouette. The thin but warm material makes it ideal for cold weather layering, but its able to stand on its own for more temperate days.
Since this style of jacket tells its own story, this Fashionisto kept his other pieces quiet. The black trousers, rolled up at the hem, allowed the details of his boots to show. Lace-up combat boots are an edgy alternative to the chukka or L.L.Bean boot styles commonly found on campus. If this look is too dark for you, go with a denim varsity style. For a nighttime look, try to mix your textures like this option with leather sleeves.
What is your STYLE ADVICE OF THE WEEK? “Stay simple, stay classy.”
