Daddy’s blazer with worn patches on the elbows. Think of it as style passed down by generations. It’s actually the opposite of following trends. You may be wondering if preppy is still in style.īecause preppy isn’t a trend.
More recently, author and illustrator, Kate Schelter brings preppy style to life on the pages of Classic Style: Hand It Down, Dress It Up, Wear It Out.Īs I mentioned before, the preppy style originated with the wealthy.īut no matter your lifestyle or your budget, anyone can adopt a preppy style!
It’s the attire one would wear to the country club, yachting, attending a polo match, while at Ivy-league school, and vacationing in Cape Cod, The Hamptons, or Palm Beach.Īlthough the “preppy style” originated in the 1920s, This style of dress became wildly popular in the ‘80s with the publication of The Official Preppy Handbook and later, True Prep: It’s a Whole New World, written by Lisa Birnbach. This East-Coast boarding school-chic style emulates the clothes worn by high society. Preppy clothes are considered a classic, old-money style of dress.
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