S.and there is something that this decade has taught us, is that the biggest fashion trends of the past are still among us. From the rebirth of the 90s style, to the groovy aesthetic of the 70s to the Y2K inspirations shown on the catwalk last season. What is the latest trend reported in vogue? The preppy style. It takes inspiration from Ivy League college look, combining refined garments with other more sporty ones. A mood easy to replicatewhich is popular on social networks also thanks to the new declination so loved by young people, old money. The meaning, how to adopt and the preppy style outfits.
Preppy style: what it means
The term originated in the early twentieth century and was used to define i young, rich and mostly white Ivy League students. Preppy is short for preparatory school, which were the uniforms of future American college students. An aesthetic that is anything but inclusive, to the point that in 1980 a real style guide was published, the The Official Preppy Handbookwhere with irony the guidelines for obtaining and bragging about one’s status quo were listed. Much more than a way of dressinghas become a real philosophy of life, which exploded in the 90s thanks to TV series such as Gossip Girl And Dawson’s Creek.
The college trends of Spring Summer 2022
Season after season, fashion declines and reinterprets the preppy style based on trends. The fashion houses have known elevate this youthful aestheticmaintaining a cool and refined attitude. Diorwith her micro-suits, she recalled the iconic preppy pleated skirts, giving it one more classic and chic style. Miu Miu has cut and rebuilt the classic school uniform, proposing a version with miniskirt and cut-out sweater which is already the star of the season. While Lacoste remains faithful to its heritage, playing on oversized volumes and contrasting fluorescent details.
A look from the SS22 fashion show by Lacoste.
How to adopt a preppy style
Returning a schoolgirl, but in a bon-ton key is easier than expected. Yes why the preppy outfits are based on key items, which made it incredibly recognizable and easy to adopt. First of all through the brands and logos worn, in the front row: Lacoste, Ralph Lauren and Tommy Hilfiger. While among the inevitable pieces it is impossible to forget the pleated skirt. To take with one White shirt unbuttoned at the bottom, or one varsety jacket. Other must to mention: Mary Jane and moccasins, from perfect college uniforms. Still the blazer, preferably oversized and in micro-check print. And finally: cardiganlight trousers with a soft fit, and finally knee socks and jewels such as gold ring earrings, strings of pearls or tennis bracelets.
A preppy outfit in a modern way.
The “old money” aesthetic that is depopulated on TikTok
Once you spot what makes the preppy style so iconic, it may seem like you see it everywhere. And this is also thanks to TikTok, an infinite generator of aesthetics and new style currents, which recently promoted theold money trend. A more luxury version college style. It is based on a wardrobe inspired by the pastmore precisely to families that have been rich for generations. Bouclé suitswhite shirts, Chane bagslo Hermès, pleated skirts and polo shirts.
It is impossible to resist the desire to live the American dream through one’s look. Just like in a movie, the college style continues to be talked about.
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