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Preppy Outfit Inspiration

What Does Preppy Mean?

Trends come and go. Fashion changes quicker than you can scroll. And style is subjective. However, when it comes to the cosmos of clothing, ‘prep’ is never out of step. Sturdier than a tweed blazer and as reliable as corduroy trousers, preppy style has been embraced for decades. In fact, true preppy style dates back more than 100 years and is indelibly associated with the US north-east coast elite, whose children attended preparatory or ‘prep’ schools and Ivy League colleges. Hence, ‘preppy’.

Preppy Outfit Inspiration

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Preppy Style staples

Want to put a little 'prep in your step'? Then take a look at these preppy picks. Each has been crafted with quality in mind and will elevate your weekend wardrobe effortlessly.

WOMEN’S POLO SHIRTS

MEN’S POLO SHIRTS

WOMEN'S SWEATSHIRTS

MEN'S SWEATSHIRTS

MEN'S RUGBY SHIRTS

MEN’S SHIRTS

What Is Preppy Style?

At Joules, we think that preppy style is more than just ‘style’. It’s a lifestyle - a pledge to embracing both the polished and the playful. It’s also a nod to tradition, and a celebration of the classics, but it’s a movement that extends way beyond a wardrobe. Historically characteristics of preppy individuals might have included an etiquette reflective of an upper class and old money upbringing. But today, preppy style (or a preppy lifestyle) reaches further than polo fields and wine cellars. A new generation can be seen giving the preppy aesthetic a new lease of life. Preppy style will always be rooted in the classics, but it’s an ever-evolving style, which is why it will always be reinvented and reimagined.

Women's Preppy Outfit Ideas

Whether it’s one piece or a whole new wardrobe, the timeless appeal of preppy clothes gives us a chance to invest and explore when it comes to this enduring look. The term ‘buy well, buy once’ was surely coined for preppy outfits. A half zip sweatshirt is a key part of this look and will look great in the colder months of the year, but is also an option for summer when paired with a womens polo shirt. And regardless of the season, we recommend adding a silk scarf for an elevated look. If the temperature does dip, a sweater vest (the preppiest of preppy jumpers) will keep things stylish and sophisticated. Other key pieces to look out for when searching for preppy outfit inspiration are classic Sweatshirt and a forever faithful women's rugby shirt (collar turned up, of course).

Preppy Fashion for Men

When it comes to preppy style for men, you can’t really go wrong, it’s just a matter of whether you get it right, or really right. A must-have preppy piece is the classic rugby shirt, paired with either chino shorts or a pair of mens corduroy trousers (for the summer and winter months). And if it’s a little chilly, throw on a half zip jumper over a check shirt for a quintessential preppy look. For men, it’s all about polo shirts too, again, with the collar upturned for extra prep.

A preppy outfit isn’t about being aloof, or even pompous, it’s a playful style that you can incorporate into your wardrobe and life effortlessly. And it’s fun. It might have been a style that you’ve been swerving, but now’s the time to put a little prep in your step, and when you do, you won’t look back. Trust us.

Preppy Outfit Inspiration

What Does Preppy Mean?

Preppy Outfit Inspiration

Preppy Style staples

What Is Preppy Style?

Women's Preppy Outfit Ideas

Preppy Fashion for Men

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