Looking at the heroes of many American films, one can often note their impeccable manners, hairstyles, hair-to-hair, clothes, which, as a rule, are light-colored skirts and trousers, as well as dark polo t-shirts. These boys and girls are dressed in preppy style. Characteristic features of this trend are elitism, convenience and accuracy.
Preppy is a style that originated in America in the fifties of the last century. At first, it was called one of the many subcultures. It included students of elite schools who were preparing to enter prestigious universities. As a rule, these were the children of very wealthy parents. Golden youth formed their circle of communication, where certain laws, rules and privileges existed. These students wore a mandatory uniform, the models of which each school had its own.
Preppy is a style also found in sports equipment for golf, lacrosse and tennis.
A student of an elite school without fail had an impeccable and tidy appearance. However, in addition to this, preppy has a lifestyle, as well as the vocabulary and manners of boys and girls. A follower of this direction is a sociable and friendly student, leading a fairly active lifestyle, adhering to etiquette and appreciating the traditions and foundations of the family.
Until the eighties of the last century, preppy is the style of the elect. However, with the release of the popular Gossip Girl series, everything changed. The film told about the difficult life path of the golden youth. In the series, images a la preppy found their place. And if in former times this style obliged its adherents to accuracy and impeccability, today it has a touch of negligence that allows you to wear daring and bright accessories. Now it’s just a trend in fashion. One of many.
Collections reflecting the preppy style (photos are placed in the article) present clothes that combine the bright colors of blazers and trousers. Models in this direction are spacious skirts and other wardrobe details from fabric to a large cage. Original ties are relevant, which invariably combine with trousers or short dresses.
The preppy style is based on polo shirts sewn from fabric into a cage, as well as knitted vests and sweaters with a pattern in the form of rhombuses or a coat of arms. In the wardrobe of adherents of this direction, the central place is occupied by knee-highs and blazers, pleated skirts and shorts, as well as trapeze dresses. Jeans replace chinos for comfort and practicality. Adherents of the style prefer natural materials: cashmere or wool, cotton or linen. The base colors are sand and red, bright yellow and beige, khaki and deep blue. Style collections are presented only by casual clothes. In this regard, shoes are selected for her high-quality and comfortable. As a rule, these are oxfords, moccasins or loafers. Women can wear low-heeled shoes, ballet shoes or pumps. The material from which such shoes are sewn, suede, leather or nubuck.
The preppy style for girls is an image of a charming clever girl with a thorough but discreet make-up. Young men are certainly shaved, their hairstyle is neatly combed hair. The well-groomed image invariably complements the smell of expensive perfume.