![]() Blair Waldorfīlair Waldorf is the famous prep from the hit show Gossip Girl. So take a look at some of her most iconic outfits and see what you can do to modernize them. She embodies everything preppy girls strive to be. Jackie Kennedy is perhaps the most famous prep icon to ever throw on pearls, sharp blazers, and all-white Cape Cod summer outfits. These women are considered prep icons for a reason, so why not take the chance to style yourself after them? Jackie Kennedy We saved the best tip for last: look to and emulate your favorite preppy icons. Look for Inspiration in These Preppy Icons Tights, dainty wristwatches, and light scarves are other common accessories. Skinny black headbands work with almost every outfit, but take a bit of a risk with a larger band, headbands with pearls/jewels attached, or bright color headbands.īad hair day? Try a classic Black Dog or Vineyard Vines hat in pastels like blue, pink, and yellow. Headbands and hats are another common prep accessory for women. Spice up a basic outfit with a large statement necklace made of gold or silver. Pearl necklaces and earrings can work for business and casual prep outfits. ![]() Speaking of accessories, preppy outfits aren't complete until you throw on at least one or two accessories.įor jewelry, you can't go wrong with pearls. Pastels are common in preppy style as well: pinks, yellows, greens, and blues especially. You'll also find that many famous prep brands like Lilly Pulitzer use bright neon pinks, greens, yellows, and blues in many of their clothes and accessories. Bright colored pants like yellow, pink, white, and red are all common in girl's prep outfits. We mentioned the four main colors of prep style in tip #3, but don't let that limit you. Or, combine a patterned cardigan, blouse, or accessory with mostly plain and clean colors to create the perfect balance. Look for dresses with all over patterns to go bold with your patterned style. Stripes, polka dots, plaid, and florals are all common patterns seen on tops, pants, skirts, and accessories. While white, black, navy and nude are the most common colors for preppy clothing, patterns play a key role in preppy outfits. Pair them with white jeans and a blue and white striped button up for an outfit that has you ready for a day out on the sailboat or at the country club.īoat shoes are also a perfect summer shoe that goes well with shorts and skirts. Men can pull off boat shoes for "fancier" outfits, but most girly outfits with boat shoes are more casual in nature. Turn a regular outfit into a preppy one by throwing on a classic pair of Sperries. Would this be a preppy list without mentioning boat shoes? We think not. These are great work options and pair well with slacks, skits, and even jeans. Loafers and Oxfordsįor British boarding school and preppy student vibes, go for loafers or oxfords. They usually come in basic colors like navy blue, black, and white, but you can also find nudes, bright colors for a "pop", and preppy patterns like plaid and polka dots. Ballet Flatsīallet flats are another must have that effortlessly go with almost all preppy outfits. The great thing about Mary Janes is that they are versatile and comfortable so you can pair them with jeans, a sheath dress, a blazer/slacks combo, and more. These patent leather heels have also been seen on the runway for famous preppy brands like Dior and Yves Saint Laurent. Names after the shoes worn by a comic book character in the early 1900s, these shoes became a staple of preppy style beginning in the 1920s and 30s. While you can make any shoe style work with a preppy outfit (except combat boots, perhaps), the following should be your go-to shoes in your perfect prep world. Preppy shoes are usually simple, but they complete your look and make you feel like you're power-walking wherever you go. Or, combine a crisp and clean white sleeveless blouse like this one with a pencil skirt for a look perfect for a day in the office. Pair a long-sleeve blouse with a pair for blue jeans for a summery casual look. Some classic silhouettes include a collared blouse underneath a sweater, a feminine blouse with a pussy-bow tied in the front, flowing blouses with ruffled sleeves, and more. Essentially, you can always find a way to fit a blouse into your outfit. You can find them in long- and short-sleeve, patterned and plain, colorful and subdued, etc. Never Enough Blousesįeminine, delicate, and flowy blouses are a staple in preppy fashion. We're going over 6 tips of how you can perfect your preppy outfits. Need a bit of help with your preppy outfits? Don't worry, we've got everything you need right here in this article. For outfits that appear simple, there are a lot of things you need to consider in order to pull off an effortlessly classic style. Three words that sum up preppy style: crisp, clean, and classy.
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