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[quote=Anonymous]Ralph Lauren is the best for preppy, in my opinion (in most case the blue level ("bridge") line is the best deal but this will be determine by your budget). J. Crew used to be very preppy and still has a lot of pieces, but their style has changed. In any case, having a timeless look is not one brand. As you mentioned, high quality staples are the foundation of a classic wardrobe. I would invest into a good trench and coat first. If those are classy they immediately lift the whole wardrobe and, unlike a sweater or a skirt, you can wear them every day. Be ready to spend 600-1000 on each. I have a great Burberry trench and a Maxmara coat. They can make almost everything look good. A great fitting jacket is also very important. Another thing is that the most important thing that comes before thinking about style is fit. If it doesn't fit well it doesn't matter how nice and classy it is on a mannequin. Though you probably won't often need alterations, you need to understand what cuts work for your body, and that will make it so much easier to shop because you will be able to eliminate a lot of stuff. For example, I have large breasts and I have to avoid everything with extra volume on top (for example, double-breasted jackets and coats), no matter how cute it is and how good a deal. Sometimes that disappoints me, but at the same time, I can zip through a saks and focus on the few items of interest. [/quote]
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