Okay, I just couldn't wait until next week to talk about this jacket.  The newest Rebel for Torrid collection came out recently with lace skater dresses, pencil skirts, tees, button-down tops, skinny jeans, and embellished sweatshirts.  I'm not really a pastel pink kind of girl, so when I saw this vibrant pink varsity jacket I knew I needed it!  Even though I thought the previous black and white version of this jacket was adorable, I chose not to buy it.  I wasn't going to let this one pass me by.
Read on for my review....




I'm really quite thrilled with this purchase!  Even though there have been a lot of items from the Rebel collections that I thought were cute or intriguing, this is actually my first clothing purchase from the collections.  I've tried to be particular about my budget lately, opting for sale/clearance merchandise and practical items.  But I kind of freaked out about this jacket.  I spent a few days staring at it longingly via the website debating on whether or not I should go ahead and snatch it up.  As you can see, I couldn't hold out any longer.

I purchased this varsity jacket in a size 3.  It fits very true to size, though a bit fitted when zipped (pictured below).  If you want something with a little more wiggle room, you may want to size up.  That being said, I felt this one fit me very well.  Sometimes stretchy jackets like this hang back too much on the torso, making the jacket look too small.  I don't feel that is the case with this one.

The fabric is a super soft, stretchy knit.  It is lightweight enough that I don't get too overheated, but it does provide warmth.  This suits me better than a thicker jacket because I am often too hot in stores and people's homes.  The jacket is made well and is very comfortable to wear.  I do wish it was just a tad bit longer because I am not a fan of my shirt showing beyond the hem of the jacket.  But really that is such a minimal issue when compared to how much I love this.  Plus, I adore the bright, cheery pink!  The varsity letter "R" isn't too large or bulky either.  When the weather is a wee bit warmer, I look forward to throwing this over my black and white polka dot skater dress!


Practical, casual style was the order of the day.  Sean and I ran errands, attended a friend's six-year-old son's birthday party, and then headed home to make our Valentine's steak dinner.  I paired the jacket with a silver, shimmery pocket tee from Lane Bryant and my Catherines girlfriend jeans.  My lipstick necklace and sequin Converse added extra pops of pink for a festive look.

Pink Varsity Jacket - Rebel for Torrid
Silver Shimmer Pocket Tee - Lane Bryant
Dark Wash Girlfriend Jean - Catherines
Sequin Converse - Target (similar, similar)
Rhinestone Lipstick Necklace - Torrid (similar)