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I love the preppy look. Coming from CA to CT was like a dream come true, clothes wise! I like Ralph Lauren for sure. I also like a lot of stuff from Lands End, but more the classic pieces, not the dowdy ones. I love Khaki pants on men, and on women too if cut well. I love a cashmere sweater, a great coat. I think pink and green are fine for younger people, but find they are better separately once you pass a certain age. I love a pair of Nantucket red pants or bermudas. Anything J. Crew is good too - preppy but not stodgy. Loafers, ribbon belts, a great crisp, white shirt....all super in my book. I MUCH prefer the preppy look on guys to a more trendy look. I think a popped collar is hard to pull off myself, but have seen people do it that wear it well. Nothing like a strand of pearls and a Fair Isle sweater for women.
I think the older I get - 43 - the more I have translated preppiness into a more classic style. In many ways I find they are interchangeable, at least for me.
To me, I think Abercrombie and Hollister would be considered a more current version of preppy for that age group. I know both my daughters wear it. I think it is how you wear it and what you choose to wear it with that can either preppy it up or down.
Are Hollister and Abercrombie considered preppy for younger kids (16-21)?
I am not so sure. They are sporty-preppy hybrid if that makes sense.
I like mixing the dark urban gear with the prep favorites. My Ralph Lauren shirts last a long time (3-5 years) and Kenneth Cole (while not preppy) is very clean and fitting.
As for preppy fashions, Wikipedia says:
Brooks Brothers
J. Press
J.Crew
J. Mclaughlin
Polo Ralph Lauren
Lacoste, Vineyard Vines
Lilly Pulitzer
L.L. Bean
Patagonia
In my opinion Brooks Brothers suits are terrible for slim men, I prefer the Euro cuts.
J Press ROCKS! J Crew is pretty good (have to visit their outlet) and Polo RL is the standard of my wardrobe.
I also wanted to add that I think Rockport and Bostonians have very preppy men's shoe collections and Rockports are very comfortable.
Are Hollister and Abercrombie considered preppy for younger kids (16-21)?
Abercrombie and Hollister are not preppy at all. They just say, look at me, I like buying what everyone else thinks is cool. The main reason why Abercrombie, Hollister, and American Eagle are not preppy is because they have logos plastered EVERYWHERE. Major no no.
Abercrombie and Hollister are not preppy at all. They just say, look at me, I like buying what everyone else thinks is cool. The main reason why Abercrombie, Hollister, and American Eagle are not preppy is because they have logos plastered EVERYWHERE. Major no no.
That is a good observation. Prep fashion being mass marketed. Most prep clothes should not have any logos, if anything, they should be monogrammed with initials.
Discretion is the key.
I was perusing the LL Bean online catalog for fleece..It's such a crisp fall day in New England!
hollister and A&F are california style. Polo/Ralph Lauren is as new england preppy as it gets. Layered polo's, newport pants and boat shoes. aviators, whale belts ect.
And true preppy style is w/o popped collars.
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