The definition of Preppy is that a fashion style that is a modern twist on the classic style of uniforms of preparatory schools. Preppy represents the style of the younger generation of old money. Ralph Lauren used to be a classic American staple of preparatory styles. However, with the influx of the nouveau riche buying Polo brand clothes, and Polo change its style to cater to them, it is difficult to still call Polo Preppy. This phenomenon is evident through the ever-increasing size of the horses of the polo logo because it is well-known fact that new money likes to show off expensive brands they own. Thus, if you would like to carry the look of the classical preparatory style and pretend you come from well-established family with generations of wealth, follow the simple steps.
1. Be simple!
This is the most important step for preppy looks. Preppy look is composed of clean lines, high-quality textiles for clothes, close fits, and modest cuts. You have to be understated, not overdone. If you wear too much clothes, then it is not preppy anymore. Remember, the simplest is the preppiest.
2. Do not brag about your self
There are people who wear clothes with big logo on, and brag about what they wear to others. Those are not considered as preppy anymore. Real preppies do not try to show off to others, which means they do not care how others would think about them, they only cares how they look for themselves. They do not buy Gucci, Louis Vuitton, or Coach, which have brand name all over. Old money buys Saint Lauren, Burberry, and other simple high brands, which do not have big logo. Preppies only care about the style that they like, and the qualities of items.
3. Wear as much classic as possible
If you want to add accessories to your outfits, keep it simple and classy. Do not wear big accessories. However, it is better to not wear accessories because accessories would disturb your look from preppy style. Remember! Always wear understated.
4. Shop those items
- Oxford Shirts
- Cable-knit vests and sweaters (traditional cricket sweaters)
- A jacket or blazer (Navy blue is the most common color for preps; wear seersucker or plaid in summer and tweed or corduroy in winter.)
- Chino pants
- Khaki pants
- Bermuda shorts (Khaki, plaid, seersucker)
- Skirts (Khaki, plaid, seersucker, linen: Lily Pulitzer)
- Tennis and golf inspired shirts, skirts, and dresses.
- Girls: Ballet flats, boat shoes, simple leather high heels and wedges and oxford (Avoid wearing socks with these shoes)
- Boys: Classic loafers, leather moccasins, boat shoes, leather dress shoes in black or brown and oxford
If you follow those steps, and updated your wardrobes with those clothes, shoes and accessories, then you are now a master of preppy look. You are an expert of preppies, and you will definitely seem as old money.
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