Track Pants Suddenly Feel So 2025—Come Summer, This Sporty Top Trend Is Taking Over Instead
Low effort, big impact.
It's no secret that track pants had a major style moment. Everyone from Hailey Bieber to Margot Robbie was slipping on the sporty-chic bottoms—and while they're still guaranteed to stick around, a cooler option has taken center field.
The varsity T-shirt trend is big for 2026, calling on oversized lettering, jersey-style elements, and a vintage-inspired aesthetic. With the World Cup right around the corner, this collegiate-core look is only bound to increase in popularity, so now's your chance to get in on the ground floor.
The best varsity tees don't only look good, but they're comfortable. Often featuring a stretchy fit, the laid-back top is unfussy and demands little. Further details like soft cotton and a throw-on-and-go feel only make it easier to reach for. Still, it delivers a big impact that's simple to style.
Wear your favorite retro gym tee with low-slung denim and lightweight sneakers for a casual look. For an unexpected combo that surprisingly works, dress it up with a maxi skirt and kitten heels.
If you're ready to add a cool-girl varsity tee (or maybe even two or three) to your wardrobe, then keep reading. Aritzia, J.Crew, Old Navy, and more currently have styles ranging from cropped silhouettes and V-necks to oversized fits and classic ringer tees, so you're bound to find a few favorites.
Shop the Varsity T-shirt Trend for 2026

Ruby Ford-Dunker (formerly Ruby McAuliffe) is a fashion, beauty, and lifestyle journalist featured in InStyle, the New York Post, Brides, Teen Vogue, Page Six, Shape, and more. When she’s not reporting on her latest fashion obsession or spotlighting beauty finds, she can be found listening to Taylor Swift, hunting for the best matcha latte, playing with her cats, or smiling her way through a dance workout. Email Ruby at therubybrand@gmail.com and keep up with her on Instagram @rubyymcauliffe.