The verdict is clear: Fashion and sports are now one and the same. Over the past year, as Taylor Swift took over the NFL and Formula 1 raced from the track to the runways, the fashion world has embraced sports more than ever before. That means that even if you’re not sure what team is playing or what a Grand Slam even is, it’s time to dress the part.
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Hailey Bieber seems to know this well, as evidenced by her latest outfit. The beauty mogul was spotted in New York City on a date night with her husband Justin wearing a match day look that has me gearing up for Taylor Swift’s boyfriend’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles (you know the one).
In typical Bieber fashion, she sported a classic take on game day style, wearing a pair of black trousers, styled with a leather bomber jacket baring multiple New York Knicks logo patches. She topped off the look with a pair of black booties, a chocolate brown handbag, and her signature sunglasses.
While game day style can often border the cliché, Bieber’s take is one I can get behind. And it proves that fashion’s foray into sports is more than just a trend, but rather an overhaul of athleisure and court-centered style. Granted, Bieber is far from the only celebrity to have worn a similar outfit: A-listers like Rihanna, for example, often wear jerseys and varsity jackets that evoke a similar fashion-forward athletic feel.
Found Letterman Varsity Jacket
Revolve
Abercrombie & Fitch Varsity Jacket
Abercrombie
What’s best is that this look is one that’s easy to pull off—just add a jacket. A classic white T-shirt and black trousers formula, for example, can be transformed into a game day outfit by just styling with a varsity bomber jacket, a staple that can be found both in today’s market and vintage stores. If patches or logos (or even team colors) are not your taste, simply going for a varsity-style bomber jacket in a solid color will do.
With a wide range of options available, there’s no reason to double fault on your style game. Ahead, are some options to get you started.
Get the Look
Aritzia Josephine Bomber
Shop now: $248; aritzia.com
Converse x LFC Woven Varsity Jacket
Shop now: $180; converse.com
Wilsons Leather Waverly Varsity Jacket
Shop now: $162 (Originally $325); wilsonsleather.com
Edikted Big Apple Bomber Jacket
Shop now: $110; pacsun.com
BDG Vince Varsity Jacket
Shop now: $99; urbanoutfitters.com
Levi’s Lennox Varsity Jacket
Shop now: $128; levis.com
Old Navy Jean Bomber Jacket
Shop now: $30 (Originally $6); oldnavy.com
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