How to Look Preppy?

The prep or preppy style is a distinctly American fashion:

It became popular in the 1950s and was based on the fashions popular in the elite northestern preparaory boarding schools.

These schools wre based on England's famed public (elite private secondary) schools, although the term preparatory in Britain is used to describe schools for primary age children.

*1930- the preppy garments such as polo shirts and button-down shirts in the 1930s.
*1950s -preppy styles became a major fashion style in America.
*Preppy fashions peaked in the 1950s and 60s.
*Preppy fashions have never really gone out of style
*They are classic styles that are still worn today.

In my view Preppy style is kind of classic.Many people can carry this style and develop own style through this style (mis and match )as well.
Is not difficult to see preppy style in Ralph lauren collection in each season(also other brands,cause the classic polo is one of the key item to represent Prep.

Some key points about how to look preppy:
*attitude:happy, bubbly, and very social
*be the life of the party but still be classy at the same time
*Get clothes from a traditional, upper class store
*Get timeless classic clothes that will always look stylish
(Brands like Ralph Lauren, Brooks Brothers, Vineyard Vines, Lacoste, J. Crew, Martha LeWren, Nantucket Brand,Ann Taylor, Vicomte Arthur and Lilly Pullitzer)
*make sure your clothes are always clean, and always match
*Get rid of any polyester.Mostly 100%cotton, wool and cashmere.


*preppy colors:
green ,pink,light blue,nautical red, white and navy blue

*preppy patterns- plaid, stripes, gingham, polka dots, argyle, floral, paisley, nova checks, tartan


*Type of clothings:
-Polo shirts
-Oxford shirts (unlike polos, oxford shirts should always be long sleeved - if it is warm outside simply roll up the sleeves)
-Rugby shirt
-Cable-knit vests and sweaters (traditional cricket sweaters).
-Cardigan sweaters in preppy colors and patterns (but keep in mind that tying it around your neck might be a little overboard)
-A jacket or blazer (navy blue is a staple; try seersucker or madras plaid in summer, tweed in winter.)
-Dark denims/chino pants
-Khaki pants.
-Bermuda shorts (khaki, madras plaid, seersucker, linen or preppy prints and patterns)
-Skirts (khaki, madras plaid, seersucker, linen, preppy prints and patterns)
-Tea dresses and summer dresses (in madras plaid, preppy colors, seersucker, or linen.)
-A-line dress, halters, and flowy dresses are acceptable.
-Tennis and golf inspired shirts, skirts and dresses
-Pearl necklace (at least a 16 inch strand)
-Diamond stud earrings
-Tote bags(with your initials


FOR MALE:
leather moccasins
boat shoes (top-siders)
leather flip flops(summer).
a pair of top-siders without socks

FOR FEMALE:
Flip flops and sandals
Polos
Skirts
Dresses
Oxfords
Khakis
Tote bags
Headbands
Ribbon belts
Classic jewelery, like pearls, simple necklaces and bracelets
Hats (Brooks Brothers, Polo Player, Lacoste)