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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It IS “provincial “ — at least in the more tribal sense of the word..  That’s precisely the point.  A long, long, time ago, WASPs were the predominant decision makers in the US.  They sent their kids — especially their sons” to “prep schools” that had not yet considered the possible merits of meritocracy.  They dressed a certain way that was very recognizable in its subtle details to other members of the fold. They passed down their Harris Tweed jackets and Shetland sweaters to their progeny. Fashion was not, and is not the point. Although there have been a few moments when preppy styles became fashionable with the general public, thanks to upstarts like Ralph Lauren and Tommy Hilfinger, when the brouhaha settles, and the fashionistas have moved on, the committed preppies will still have their tribal identifiers.

🤔It’s chilly enough for plaid. But WHICH tartan? That is the question….[/quote]

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Yeah, I think the point of preppy is that it's never really in style, but not out of style either. If it's faddish, it may be prep-inspired but not really preppy. The focus is on quality items that last a long time and are appropriate for the particular environment/weather and outdoor activities that you do. Never ostentatious. My father follows the preppy aesthetic, and he basically just looks like every other old guy of his class/generation - plaid shirt, pants, loafers, jackets. The clothes aren't really anything you'd notice except that he looks nice, and he's had those same clothes forever! He got me the Preppy Handbook when I was a tween, and I inhaled it, the book is really pretty funny. He wanted us to wear Weejuns and oxford shirts. I absorbed some - I try to buy better things made of wool and natural fibers. It makes sense to have stuff that lasts so you're not constantly needing to shop. I'm not sure anything would look at me and say "preppy," but I had a friend tell me, "You don't have a lot of clothes, but what you have is really good," and that reminded me that prep is my foundation. I think my style if I have one is best described as classic. [/quote]

+1.

And if you've learned of the environmental horror of fast fashion, you'll appreciate prep even more. It's sustainable.[/quote]

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