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A Vintage Racing Jacket Is Exactly What Your Wardrobe Needs Right Now

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There’s just something about an oversized jacket that completes your outfit in ways no other fashion piece can.

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Vintage racing jackets in particular are a timeless piece you need to have in your closet right now, where everyone is taking style notes from the race track.

Gigi Hadid even launched her own racing-inspired clothing line with Tommy Hilfiger in 2018, as did other brands like Rihanna’s Fenty x Puma, Dior, and Ralph Lauren.

It’s a trend that’s quickly taken over the fashion world, and we can see why, because these jackets are effortlessly cool and very, very fun.

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So, we’ve rounded up some of our favourite vintage racing jackets that you can shop in Australia right now, to give your closet what it needs.

Vintage Black Budweiser Racing Jacket
Vintage Black Budweiser Racing Jacket. (Credit: Urban Outfitters) (Credit: Urban Outfitters)

Vintage Black Budweiser Racing Jacket, $207 from Urban Outfitters

What you’ll find when shopping these jackets is they may be a little pricey, but we think of it as an investment because they’ll never go out of style.

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Take this Vintage Black Budweiser Racing Jacket for example, it looks sleek and stylish, and you just know that it’s going to feel amazing with any outfit.

VINTAGE KELLOG’S NASCAR JACKET
Vintage Red Bull Racing Jacket. (Credit: Grailed) (Credit: Grailed)

Vintage Red Bull Racing Jacket, $226 from Grailed

If you’re like us over here at Girlfriend, and you’ve been binge-watching your way through Netflix’s Formula 1: Drive to Survive series, then you’ll be all too familiar with the Red Bull racing team.

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And what better way to feel in on the action than to have your very own branded jacket?

Plus, with this gorgeous red and black colour combo, you can totally wear this on a night out paired with black leather pants, high heeled boots, and bright bold lipstick.

Race Car Multi Coloured Satin Bomber Jacket
Race Car Multi Coloured Satin Bomber Jacket. (Credit: Nevada Clothing) (Credit: Nevada Clothing)

Race Car Multi Coloured Satin Bomber Jacket, $190 from Nevada Clothing

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If you’re wanting something fun, colourful and bold, then this jacket is perfect for you.

With an abundance of colour patterns and sequin nascar/race car patches sewn on, this satin bomber will definitely make a statement wherever you go.

It also has a checkered print on the inside of it, so you can feel like a winner wherever you go.

nascar mac tools racing jacket
NASCAR Mac Tools Racing Bomber Jacket. (Credit: Vintage Sole) (Credit: Vintage Sole)
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NASCAR Mac Tools Racing Bomber Jacket USA Made, $129 from Vintage Sole

Another satin bomber option, this jacket is sleek, subtle and very classy. It’s all about the little details here.

With the Mac Tools Racing logo sewn on at the front, it also has a bigger patch right on the back, and will do great for a more toned-down look.

m&m racer bomber jacket
M&M Racer Bomber Jacket. (Credit: Ultamodan) (Credit: Ultamodan)
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M&M Racer Bomber Jacket, $69.99 from Ultamodan

Now this is a fun one, especially for you chocoholics, because you can wear your love for M&Ms on your sleeves – literally – while also making it into a total fashion moment.

Madison Beer has a jacket just like this too, and the 22-year-old singer rocked it with a simple black crop top with light-blue jeans – letting the oversized jacket do all the talking.

Dale Earnhardt Nascar Racing Jacket
Dale Earnhardt Nascar Racing Jacket. (Credit: iamkoko.la) (Credit: iamkoko.la)
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Dale Earnhardt Nascar Racing Jacket, $195 from iamkoko.la

When James Charles stepped out in that bright orange racing jacket, we were immediately obsessed.

Luckily for us, the beauty guru tagged the place where he bought it from, and the online store ships worldwide, so you can shop till your heart is content.

The online store also has a whole collection dedicated to race-inspired clothing, including cute tees and corsets.

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Vintage Racing Jacket
Vintage Racing Jacket. (Credit: Frankie) (Credit: Frankie)

Vintage Racing Jacket, $90 from Frankie

Now this where Kelsey, who we all know as @fatherkels on Instagram, shopped her own vintage racing jacket, and if it’s good enough for her, then it’s good enough for us.

And this bright red Ferrari jacket is a total must have because it will certainly draw attention for the right reasons.

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Be mindful that the site may be showing prices in USD, so it might change when you go to check out. They do ship all over the world though which is great for us over here in Australia.

90'S PRO RACING SPEEDWAY FULL ZIP RACING JACKET
90’s Pro Racing Speedway Jacket. (Credit: Vintage Marketplace) (Credit: Vintage Marketplace)

90’s Pro Racing Speedway Jacket, $139 from Vintage Marketplace

Now you may have noticed that red and black seems to be a recurring colour scheme with racing jackets, and this pro racing speedway jacket is no exception.

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You can also check out the store’s online collections as they have plenty of gorgeous oversized jackets to choose from, and honestly, it might be hard to pick just one.

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