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preppy
[prep-ee]
noun
plural
preppiesa person who is a student at or a graduate of a preparatory school.
a person who favors or is viewed as favoring clothing style or behavior associated with traditional preparatory schools.
adjective
of, relating to, or characteristic of preparatory schools or their students.
of, pertaining to, characteristic of, or being a style in dress or mode of behavior of a preppy.
preppy
/ ˈɛɪ /
adjective
characteristic of or denoting a fashion style of neat, understated, and often expensive clothes; young but classic: suggesting that the wearer is well off, upper class, and conservative
noun
a person exhibiting such style
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of preppy1
Example Sentences
Three words to describe my own day-to-day style are sensuality, preppy and edgy.
Richman, “who dressed like a kid that everyone laughed at in high school,” influenced the band’s preppy visual template and Byrne’s clenched singing voice.
Having gone to Ault on scholarship, Lee recalls that “I always felt I was implicitly apologizing for not being sufficiently rich and preppy and privileged.”
The top look this year, ironically, is “Old Money,” a fashion trend that emphasizes expensive, quality pieces and classic styles — not so much head-to-toe logos, but more tailored blazers, preppy vibes and subdued hues.
Perhaps you were more into the preppy look last year but now you want to explore more unisex styles — the opportunities are endless.
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