Ivy League/Preppy Style

[allez]

and I thought I was the only one who's into preppy.
to me RL is always always an element of my wardrobe.
here's my suggestions to play prep.

1. double layered polo shirts
(pink with green, or an easier combination: the one worn under should be matching in colour with the pony of the outter one.
i.e. if u wore a pink polo with green pony, then u could match it with a green polo. but the shade of green should be the exact one as the pony, otherwise, it's a bit weird.)

2. oxford shirts + cardigans/crewneck sweaters

3. stripes/rugby shirts... i just love stripes sooo much

4. dr. scholl's

5. pearls

6. loafers/flats

7. cropped pants

hope it helps.

 

[saann]

I always think of Lacoste when I think of preppy

 

[TheGlassAngel]

I think new DKNY

 

[laurette]

to complete the " I think row": I think of GANT

 

[Aubrgene]

I always think of Lacoste when I think of preppy

+1. Timeless as well. I wore it a lot when I went to the Mediterranean last Summer. The quality isn't bad either.

 

[stilettogirl84]

^Yeah some are
It's not my dream style either but some pieces are nice and I couldn't find any other pics Stilettogirl, do you have some you could post?

I was trying to find some- Ralph Lauren's website used to have a lot of Preppy imagery. This is from the Tommy hilfiger website, but is not bad.

This guys outfit is very preppy to me

 

[kate_is_goddess]

definitely GANT, Lacoste, RL, Paul&Shark... but preppy can be a no name white button down shirt with a (sleeveless) pullover as well and loafers are kinda preppy to me too...

 

[satin chic]

Ralph Lauren, La Martina, Lacoste, Tommy Hilfiger more or less, Gant, J. Crew, Longchamp and also Tod's. Basically everything polo...

 

[Manuva]

I think the preppy look can look so sophisticated. It's a style I really like. I love v-neck jumpers, with smart shirts and ties on men and women - that style will never look dated.
Anyway, some preppy looks on the runway:
Lacoste F/W 07

Marc Jacobs Spring 2005

Tommy Hilfiger Spring 2005

style.com

 

[spierce]

Ooh, thanks for posting! I like the second Lacoste pic, it looks so .. geek-prep? haha, don't know what it's called but I really like it

 

[Lilliana]

yeah geek-prep rules! (I've always called it nerdy prep)
I wonder how it is really classified, what I am thinking about is more traditional british (student) style with a modern twist ?
I love working with traditional british pieces, but I have a feeling that this probably doesn't count as preppy. stiletto girl will know

anyhow a rose is a rose by whatever name it goes

 

[brulee]

I love the preppy look. It's timeless and classic.

 

[Lilliana]

I'm in the mood for some pics ... old Ralph Lauren adds are quite preppy to me

the last one reminds me somehow of Chanel, am I the only one?

oh and Tommy Hilfiger of course ...

{all bwgreyscale.com}

 

[laurette]

I love these looks, esp. the last one by Ralph Lauren.

 

[ClassicCouture]

My style changes changes changes but most times im preppy with a bit glam thrown in i love the preppy look because im upsessed with polos

 

[just_me]

preppy is huge this season..

 

[lalablossoms]

funny i always hated preppy kids in school but the look can be cute, i think i do kind of a mod schoolgirl/schoolboy interpretation though

preppy loves:
ponytails
headbands
blazers
vests
button downs
pleated skirts
tailored shorts and trousers
knee socks
neutral colors
ties
structured bags
natural hair and makeup
maryjanes
ballerina flats
cuff links
tie clips
glasses
barettes
riding boots
pearls
cardigans
sweater vests
pencil skirts

preppy hates:
snobbery
stripes
plaid
argyle
pastels
brights
loafers
cable knit
nautical
popped collars
polo shirts
chambray
ray bans
tied sweaters
the whole new school preppy style
charm bracelets
crests
monagramming

 

[justlooking]

Although i've been trying to escape my preppiness it's hard because it's such an easy, thoughtless look to pull off. Plus is v.comfortable.

 

[shoegal87]

Although i've been trying to escape my preppiness it's hard because it's such an easy, thoughtless look to pull off. Plus is v.comfortable.

i know especially because it's comfy

 

[couture.gab]

funny i always hated preppy kids in school but the look can be cute, i think i do kind of a mod schoolgirl/schoolboy interpretation though

preppy loves:
ponytails
headbands
blazers
vests
button downs
pleated skirts
tailored shorts and trousers
knee socks
neutral colors
ties
structured bags
natural hair and makeup
maryjanes
ballerina flats
cuff links
tie clips
glasses
barettes
riding boots
pearls
cardigans
sweater vests
pencil skirts

preppy hates:
snobbery
stripes
plaid
argyle
pastels
brights
loafers
cable knit
nautical
popped collars
polo shirts
chambray
ray bans
tied sweaters
the whole new school preppy style
charm bracelets
crests
monagramming

I couldnt help but laugh at you list of 'preppy' hates most of which I and fello students at my school wear day-to-day