The shift in temperature means changes in your wardrobe selection are needed. However, in true preppy style, the addition of coats, blazers, sweaters, and corduroys to your wardrobe is essential to keeping your look vogue, chic, and preppy.
The preppy style can be as retro or as vogue as you choose simply by changing into a simple article of clothing. If we step back into the annals of preppy style, we can garner a lesson for this fashion style. Fashion designer John Barbour created a waxed-cotton jacket known as the Barbour coat in 1894 to address the harsh winters in the United Kingdom. In the late 80s’ the late Princess Diana created a stunning Fall trend when she began sporting the stylish Barbour coat.
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Fast forward to Fall 2014, the Barbour coat is just as preppy and vogue as it was in the 1980s. These masculine jackets when teamed up with skinny jeans, riding boots, a ruffled blouse and a Brooks Brothers sweater will complete your Fall Preppy look.
If you would rather go for a casual and comfy look with a Barbour coat, you can wear leggings, hunter boots and a cable knit sweater. The trend is classic, and best of all, you will stay preppy, warm and stylish throughout the Fall season.
Perhaps the weather is still too mild for a Barbour coat? Have no fear. A blazer can add that touch of preppy elegance. All you need to complete the look are coloured skinny jeans, a gingham shirt paired with a skinny belt, wedges and some statement jewellery; a pearl necklace and earrings work best – then you will fit in at any Ivy League event you will be attending.
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When you want to keep things simple, go for a cable knit sweater and pair it up with corduroy trousers for those days that you want to be preppy with minimal effort. With this look, less is more, so avoid too many bangles. A classy watch or a simple gold necklace are all that is necessary to complete this look. If you are having a bad hair day, you have a perfect excuse to tie your hair back in a sleek ponytail accessorized with a hairband and still achieve a classic preppy look.