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When you hear the word "preppy", what comes to mind?
American college students in varsity jackets and pleated skirts?
The upper echelon of British society in blazers and stripes at the polo?
The infamous Brenton tee?
All of the aforementioned?
On this week's episode of Nothing To Wear, my guest Tamara Holland and I chat about a bunch of trends you're about to see everywhere.
One of them is the resurgence of the 'preppy' aesthetic. Preppy as a term is derived from 'prep-school', insinuating the student is from a wealthy family, attending an expensive private school. As far as trends go it's pretty broad, encompassing any style a college student might wear on the sports field to a high-society event, and everything in between.
I'm here for the preppy vibe. I like to wear one piece that has preppy leanings with other items rather than a head-to-toe look. Say, a logo or varsity tee with tailored wide-leg pants, or a sport-inspired cap with jeans.
Below is my edit for a touch of preppy you can mix back with your existing wardrobe.
Leigh's fashion essentials to achieve preppy style.
Dazie Vintage Lover Contrast Varsity Bomber Jacket, $119.99.
Dazie Vintage Lover Contrast Varsity Bomber Jacket. Image: The Iconic.
Kmart Short Sleeve Oversized Boyfriend T-shirt, $12.
Kmart Short Sleeve Oversized Boyfriend T-shirt. Image: Kmart.
ShowPo Koemi High Waist Denim Flare Mini Skirt, $59.95.
ShowPoKoemi High Waist Denim Flare Mini Skirt. Image: ShowPo.
Zara Plush NY 82 Varsity Shorts, $49.95.
Zara Plush NY 82 Varsity Shorts. Image: Zara.
Atmos&Here Isla Knitted Midi Skirt, $59.95.
Atmos&Here Isla Knitted Midi Skirt. Image: The Iconic.
Target Active Fleece Trackpants, $20.
Target Active Fleece Trackpants. Image: Target.
Cotton On Miffy Varsity Jacket, $129.99.
Cotton On Miffy Varsity Jacket. Image: Cotton On.
BigW &me Women’s Essential Short Sleeve Stripe Tee, $10.
BigW &me Women’s Essential Short Sleeve Stripe Tee. Image: BigW.
Ralph Lauren Cable Knit Sleeveless Sweater, $229.
Ralph Lauren Cable Knit Sleeveless Sweater. Image: Ralph Lauren/Myer.
Rubi Classic Dad Cap, $19.99.
Rubi Classic Dad Cap. Image: Cotton On.
Assembly Label Bateau Long Sleeve Tee, $70.
Assembly Label Bateau Long Sleeve Tee. Image: The Iconic.
Only Arja Stripe Cotton Shirt, $49.95.
Only Arja Stripe Cotton Shirt. Image: Myer.
Atmos&Here Zoey Herringbone Coat, $149.95.
Atmos&Here Zoey Herringbone Coat. Image: The Iconic.
Oxford Violet Contrast Stripe Pants, $169.
Oxford Violet Contrast Stripe Pants. Image: The Iconic.
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