Get the preppy look!

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The preppy aesthetic is a trend that has been flooding our social media algorithm as of late. With the cute sweater vest of different colors and sizes with the layered pullover sweaters and collared shirts. This timeless style has everyone dressing like a student who goes to a prestigious school and is only allowed to wear the standard simple-looking uniform. To get this look it’s essential to keep everything simple and in this piece I will show you how to dress like your preppiest self.

1. It's all about keeping a balance and staying cohesive. Therefore, when dressing preppy it is essential that the colors complement each other without it looking out of place. It's always best to balance out neutral tone pieces with a pattern that will make the outfit itself pop. The main colors that have been linked to the preppy style as of recently are navy blue, deep browns, baige, green (emerald to be exact), burgundy, and so forth. You can dress with whichever color palette that fits your aesthetic, for example for the summer pastel colors were seen throughout many social media platforms. However, as long as the colors coincide with each other and don’t clash then the preppy look is splendid.

2. Having classic clothing pieces that can last for a long time and go with everything in your wardrobe is an essential component to have, especially when dressing like a preppy school girl or boy that goes to a prestigious school. Staple pieces can go a long way in a person’s wardrobe and having pieces that can be styled quickly and effortlessly is a BIG YES! Choosing a primary set of classic clothing is a key piece to effortlessly dressing preppy, especially when the piece won't go out of style.

3. Layering is a prominent thing with the preppy aesthetic-- it makes the entire outfit look cohesive as if you were a student attending a prestigious private school or is a member at the local country club. When layering, opting for collared shirts is a primary staple that will most definitely make you look preppy. A solid collared shirt would look great underneath a pullover sweater or sweater vest at that matter.

4. Another essential is a sweater vest. Whether its a simple solid-colored sweater vest or a patterned vest, it is a key component to pulling off the preppy look with style and simplicity. Pullover sweaters have also been seen a lot throughout the spring and summer. Layered over a collared shirt makes the fit look as if there was no effort needed. Many pullovers that have been seen with this trend are either a plain oversized pullover, a graphic printed pullover, or a pullover with a pattern, for example, argyle. In addition, cardigans are equally as essential as sweater vests and pullovers. In order to get the preppy look, having a cardigan to tie in the preppy look is a classic clothing piece to have in your wardrobe as is the sweater vest and pullovers.

5. Patterns are another primary essential when trying to get the preppy look. Over the past year or so patterns have become a necessary component of many people’s wardrobes. Whether it's argyle or plaid, a key essential for the preppy look is having simple solid colors and a simple pattern, such as argyle. Argyle has been seen a lot throughout spring and summer so it is only fitting that the pattern is essential to get the preppy look. From a span of all types of different colors, you can get the look whether it comes in the form of a sweater vest or pullover, having an argyle sweater is a must for the preppy look. In addition, plaid is also a primary component to the preppy look, especially if you are going for a more standard preppy look which is what has also been trending in fashion.

6. To get the preppy look, the bottoms have got to coincide with the outfit and further pull together the outfit as a whole. As of lately, tennis skirts have been trending and seen all over Pinterest, Instagram, TikTok. Almost everyone on social media is seen wearing a tennis skirt with either a sweater vest or pullover layered over a collared shirt whilst pulling off the preppy look with ease and simplicity. Pleated tennis skirts have become a primary basic to pull off the preppy look. However, if you are someone who doesn't like to wear skirts then an alternative to that could be a pair of slacks. Preferably a simple color that will casually correspond with the look itself. Known slacks that fit the preppy aesthetic are khakis, but you can style any color pant as long as it is cohesive with the look as a whole.

7. Lastly, shoes are a primary component to putting a look all together and for the preppy look, there seem to be certain shoes that are a key essential to dressing preppy. Throughout vast social media platforms, teens who are seen rocking the preppy look either have Dr. Martens or Converse All-Star, preferably black or any other color that fits the aesthetic. Quirky shoes have become many people’s wardrobe staples. In particular, many young teens, from girls to boys have been seen rocking the platform low Dr.Martens shoes with simple cute socks that hit perfectly at the ankle. When dressing preppy it's essential to select a classic shoe that can pull the look off effortlessly whilst looking cute.