Do varsity jackets run big or small?

Classic varsity jackets are usually true to size with room for a hoodie underneath. For an oversized look, size up one or two sizes.

How should a letterman jacket fit?

The hem should sit at the waist, the shoulder seams at your shoulders and the cuffs at your wrists, with room to layer.

Varsity Jacket Size Chart & Fit Guide (Men, Women, Kids)

By Private Label Leather · Published 16 October 2026 · 4 min read

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How should a varsity jacket fit?

A classic varsity jacket fits close at the waist, with the rib-knit hem sitting at or just below the belt line. The shoulder seam should sit at your shoulder, and the cuffs should reach the wrist bone. There should be room to layer a hoodie or sweater without the snaps pulling.

Fits

Classic: true to size, waist length
Fitted: shaped through the body; often for women's ranges
Cropped: ends above the waist (see cropped varsity jackets)
Oversized: dropped shoulder, longer body and sleeves, worn about two sizes up

How to measure

Chest: around the fullest part of the chest, under the arms.
Length: from the highest point of the shoulder to the hem.
Sleeve: from the centre back of the neck, over the shoulder, to the wrist.

Men's varsity jacket size chart (body chest, inches)

Size	XS	S	M	L	XL	2XL	3XL
Chest	32–34	35–37	38–40	41–43	44–46	47–49	50–52

Women's varsity jacket size chart (body chest, inches)

Size	XS	S	M	L	XL
Chest	30–32	33–35	36–38	39–41	42–44

Kids' varsity jacket sizes

Size	0–6 m	6–12 m	12–24 m	2T–3T	4–5	6–8	10–12
Chest (in)	17–18	18–19	19–20	20–22	22–24	24–27	27–30

These are body measurements, a typical starting point for grading. Garment measurements add ease for layering. For a manufactured order, the final size chart is set from your approved sample size and graded to your range. See kids' varsity jackets.

Topics: varsity sizing

Varsity jacket size chart and fit guide