So daylight savings has begun, the the sun is out and you’ve started planning your summer wardrobe – the perfect time to consider the purchase of a college jacket.

Why let warm weather get in the way of an awesome new trend, I say.

College jackets are a natural extension of the ‘borrow-from-your-boyfriend’ school of dressing – think boyfriend jeans, loose v-neck knits and oversized white cotton shirts.

WEAR IT draped across your shoulders

DRESS IT UP with skinny jeans and a heel

DRESS IT DOWN with pegged-legged chinos and canvas sneakers

ACCESSORISE WITH round-framed sunnies

EXTRA POINTS FOR a cute Boston Terrier.

Click through for my edit of the best college jackets…

1. Lulu & Co wool-blend and leather varsity jacket, $506.21
2. ASOS cotton varsity jacket, $72.48
3. Ritchie wool-blend and leather varsity jacket, $758.10
4. Topshop jersey varsity jacket, £45.00

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