Orange Jackets have been sporting this uniform ever since the UT v. OU game that took place on November 17, 1923. Every person who becomes an Orange Jacket receives their vest at the end of their Tappee year.
The tradition of wearing orange dates back to the UT v. OU game in 1923. As a result, every Orange Jacket member receives their distinctive vest at the end of their academic year, symbolizing their affiliation.