PLAID UNISEX VARSITY JACKET - SURFY PLAID

Name: Aviator Nation PLAID UNISEX VARSITY JACKET - SURFY PLAID
Brand: Aviator Nation
SKU: aviator-nation-plaid-unisex-varsity-jacket-surfy-plaid
Price: 875 USD

Jackets & Outerwear

$875

The verdict

Heritage surfy-plaid varsity with a relaxed unisex cut—right for brand loyalists, pricey if judged on fabric alone.

Fit

Cropped boxy body with extended shoulders, true to varsity proportion. Runs slightly large intentionally; size down if you prefer a closer fit.

Quality

Build quality is consistent with Aviator Nation's outerwear line; expect durable seaming and secure button placement typical of contemporary heritage sportswear.

Price check

At USD 875, you are paying a premium for brand heritage and archive colorway. The per-wear cost is high unless you wear it frequently across seasons.

Best for

Collectors of Aviator Nation's signature colorways and wearers building a cohesive vintage-inspired outerwear rotation.

Care

Hand wash in cool water to preserve the printed plaid; avoid chlorine and dry clean only if the tag specifies it.

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What owners report about Aviator Nation jackets & outerwear

Coverage of Aviator Nation's outerwear centers on its tri-blend fleece pieces — hoodies, half-zips and zip jackets. Owners consistently describe the fleece as very soft and comfortable, hand-sewn in the brand's Los Angeles factory, and some report pieces holding up through months of frequent wear. Recurring complaints are about care and quality control: reviewers report dye bleeding in the wash, shrinkage, fabric that stains easily, defects on arrival, and a frustrating exchange policy — problems buyers find hard to accept at the price. Verdicts split between repeat purchasers who call the pieces worth the cost and owners who feel they paid for the name.

Strengths: Softness, comfort and the distinctive made-in-LA stitching are what owners praise most and what drives repeat purchases.
Watch out for: Dye bleed, shrinkage and easy staining in the wash are the most repeated failures, compounded by high prices and a strict exchange policy.
Sizing: Sizing is unisex; blogger fit reviews call the fleece true to size, with petite buyers staying at the smallest end of the XS-XXL range rather than sizing down further.

About Aviator Nation's jackets & outerwear line as a whole. Sources: Aviator Nation Reviews 2026 - Read Before You Buy | Thingtesting · Aviator Nation Ninja Hoodie Sizing and Review - KatWalkSF · Fit Review! Aviator Nation Navy Hoodie 5 Stripe - Petite Impact · Aviator Nation Reviews | Trustpilot