Designing a custom varsity jacket online takes six decisions: style, materials, colours, personalisation, size, and how you order. At Emporio Vogue you can order a single jacket with no minimum, approve a free digital proof before production, and receive it in about 12–16 business days with free US shipping. This guide walks through each step.
Whether you want to represent your school, honour your team, express your personal style, or create the perfect gift, every detail of a custom varsity jacket can be tailored to tell your story.
In This Guide
- Choose your jacket style
- Select your material
- Pick your colours
- Add your personalisation
- Choose your size
- Place your order
- Where do we ship?
Step 1: Choose Your Jacket Style
The first decision is the silhouette. We offer three varsity styles, each with its own character:
| Style | What it is | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Classic Letterman | The timeless original. A wool body with leather sleeves, snap-button closure, and ribbed knit cuffs and collar. | Teams and schools |
| Collared Varsity | Our signature design. A structured collar replaces the ribbed neckline for a more tailored profile between streetwear and smart-casual. | Fashion-forward everyday wear |
| Women's Crop Top Varsity | A cropped silhouette that sits shorter at the waist and pairs with high-waisted jeans, skirts, or co-ord sets. | Women's fashion looks |
Every Classic and Collared jacket also comes in a women's fit. Not sure which suits you? Read our full style guide for 2026.
Step 2: Select Your Material
- Wool body: the most authentic choice for varsity jackets. Our 24-ounce wool blend is warm, structured, and holds its shape beautifully.
- Genuine leather sleeves: the gold standard. They're durable, develop a patina over time, and look better with every wear. Our leather sleeves are top-grain.
- Faux or vegan leather: a cheaper alternative some brands use. It doesn't develop a patina and can crack over time, so we don't use it in our core collection.
For a deeper comparison, read Wool vs Leather Varsity Jackets.
Step 3: Pick Your Colours
- Team or school colours: for a group or team order, your colours are likely already decided. Use them consistently across the body, sleeves, ribbing, and embroidery.
- Personal style: a navy and white jacket pairs with almost everything. Black with gold embroidery feels premium. Red and white is bold and energetic.
- Contrast vs tone-on-tone: high-contrast combinations (black and white, navy and orange) make a statement. Tone-on-tone combinations (navy and black, black and black) feel sophisticated and understated.
Compare every combination in our varsity jacket colour guide, or get inspired by our 20 design ideas.
Step 4: Add Your Personalisation
| Option | What it adds |
|---|---|
| Embroidered name or initials | Your name on the chest or back, the most iconic varsity personalisation |
| Team or school letters | The chenille chest letter, one of the most recognisable symbols of the letterman tradition |
| Number | Your jersey number on the sleeve or back for a classic athletic look |
| Custom patches | Logo patches, mascots, achievement patches, or artistic designs on the chest, back, or sleeves |
See where each one goes in our letterman jacket patches guide. For group orders, use our team ordering service to coordinate individual names and numbers.
Step 5: Choose Your Size
Our Classic and Collared jackets come in sizes 2XS through 6XL in men's and women's fits, and our women's crop tops in 2XS through 3XL. Check the measurements in our size guide before ordering.
| You want | Choose |
|---|---|
| A classic, structured fit | Your true size |
| Room to layer over hoodies or thick knitwear | One size up |
| The relaxed, drop-shoulder look popular in 2026 | One size up |
Step 6: Place Your Order
- Individual orders: no minimums. Design your own jacket with full personalisation, and approve your free digital proof before production starts.
- Team orders: use our Design for Your Team page for group quotes and volume pricing.
- Timeline: custom orders are processed in 5–6 business days, then shipped in 7–10 business days. Team and group orders take 20–25 business days of production. Rush options may be available; contact us.
- Multi-currency: we accept USD, GBP, and EUR at checkout.
Where Do We Ship?
Emporio Vogue ships free to all 50 US states, and internationally with rates calculated at checkout. We have dedicated information for customers ordering from New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Texas, and across the USA. Visit our shipping locations page for details.
Why Choose Emporio Vogue?
Our collections span classic letterman styles, signature collared designs, the premium EV Signature range, and crop top styles for women, with full customisation available across every style.
Related Guides
- Varsity Jacket Design Ideas
- Letterman Jacket Patches Guide
- Varsity Jacket Trend 2026: Why It's Hot & How to Wear One
Wear Your Legacy. Design yours today.