I looooove my spirit jersey. I love a good oversize long sleeve shirt but my spirit jersey is special too me. They didn't really become a thing until my last year on campus, otherwise I'm sure I would have a million. I don't have one for my sorority, because I knew I would be graduating soon and I wanted to wear it past that. Instead I got one for my school. It was $54 I think, but also used as a fundraiser for a youth literacy program. It's a pretty garnet color (our school color) and says SOUTH CAROLINA est. 1801 on the back. I'm actually sad it's warmer now and I can't wear it all the time.
The biggest draw for me is the comfort. I wore mine with leggings and boots, adding a scarf if it was cold. It was perfect for those days when I had 5 classes back to back and was running all over campus. I love that it's heavier than a long sleeve shirt and lighter than a sweatshirt, perfect for SC winters.
It's also weird to me that they are breaking into cheerleading because I don't see it as athletic attire. Even hoodies and stuff I can understand but I guess that's just me. Most I've seen in cheer are super thin and cheap, which just ruins it for me because I love the thickness of the originals.
It's cool if yall think it's ugly, my mom does too. I'm comfortable =)