Preppy is a lot like Country Club attire. You want to dress conservative, modest and appropriate when attending an event that is listed to dress Preppy. Stemming from the collegiate traditions, the core of preppy look is the fresh and clean lines, high-quality textiles, close fits, and modest cuts. Anything Ralph Lauren- is for the most part preppy. Bright and bold colors, patterns, elegant accessories are key points for creating a successful preppy style. Colors that can represent preppy include pink, sky blue, navy blue, lime green, Nantucket red or yellow. The ultimate goal of a Preppy style is to create a neat and clean look. The preppy man is clean shaven with clear and smooth skin. Hair is bouncy and shiny, while the preppy woman usually has long straight hair ready to be put in a cute ponytail or pulled back in a headband. Heavy makeup is definitely a no-no. The preppy style is suitable for a country club luncheon, going to a summer resort, as well as going to class.
Women:
Collared Golf Shirts
Tennis Clothes
Golf Clothes
Polo Shirt
Oxford Shirt
Cardigan Sweaters
Navy Blue Blazers
Walking or Bermuda Shorts
Long Pants
Dress Shoes (No Sneakers)
Moccasins
Ballet Flats
Men:
Clean Cut
Polo Shirts
Oxford Shirts
Rugby Shirts
Sweaters
Tennis Clothes
Golf Clothes
Navy Jackets
Chino Pants
Khaki Pants
Bermuda Shorts
Boat Shoes (Top-Siders)
Moccasins
Leather Flip-Flops
Juniors:
Collared Shirts
Golf Clothes
Tennis Clothes
Long Pants
Closed Toed Shoes
Don’t Wear:
T-Shirts
Dressy Clothes
Shirts That Bare Your Shoulders
Shorts
Jeans
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