It seems every season there is a new fashion “craze” and as we enter into the new school year and fall season there is a new “old” look looming on the horizon. There are those however who never lost this look and are happy to have it back.
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It is about mixing the clean-cut boyish cuts with some hot colors and fashion forward styles.
Glamour magazineis don't be afraid to add prepster extras like a short strand of pearls or a gold charm bracelet. Their retro appeal adds a hint of polish to these clothes. Where Marc Jacobs has a retro plastic and acrylic watch he adds to his look bringing the Swatch Watch look back to life.
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How to pull it off?
Brooks Brother’s, Tommy Hilfiger, Top Sider wearing Preppies are happy to see the fashion trend back in their favorite boutique’s and stores. There is a twist to the Preppy fashion craze this time around and it’s not all about horned rimmed glasses and Hush Puppy shoes. In Style magazine suggest mixing one non-preppy element—say, chunky platform sandals—with a little white tennis dress. Or choose classics with surprise details, such as striped espadrilles with neon laces.
- A boy-girl mix is one way to go. Try wearing an oxford shirt over a pair of shorts with wedge sandals, or boyish brogues with a girlie print miniskirt.
- Another option: Mix in one none-preppy element, she suggest a chunky platform sandals with a little white tennis dress.
- Embrace collegiate fabrics and colors, but experiment with fit a seersucker jacket that looks shrunken or extra-big chinos for chic solutions.
-Add a Plaid Jacket to a solid pair of pants or skirt
You don’t have to spend a lot of money to create this look, so be smart when picking the right pieces for you and make sure you don’t break the bank while following this trend. This trend is nothing new and it was been around for decades. So get on out there with a prep in your step
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