Anonymous wrote:Because a lot of minorities are trend jumpers in a way that a lot of white people are not, and because 'preppy' has been so prevalent in the last few years, definitely yes.

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Anonymous wrote:Of course they can. I know lots who are. They can't be WASPy, because they tend not to be W, AS or even P, but WASPy and preppy really aren't the same thing anymore.

No they are not but the lifestyle outlined in the Preppy Handbook is really WASP lifestyle. Just sayin’

- from someone whose schools and summer and vacation home locations appear in the book

Oh, I'm familiar with the Handbook. I was in college when it came out and it influenced my generation. I had multiple copies of the book, and still have one.

There are chapters devoted to dress (can you still even get the Bean Norwegian sweater?) which anyone can accomplish. And some minority groups have vacationed in approved places for years (Oak Bluffs for starters), attended the right schools and colleges and passed those traditions to their kids and grandkids.

And there are plenty of white preps who are not WASPs. Catholics for one.

Anonymous wrote:Of course they can. I know lots who are. They can't be WASPy, because they tend not to be W, AS or even P, but WASPy and preppy really aren't the same thing anymore.

No they are not but the lifestyle outlined in the Preppy Handbook is really WASP lifestyle. Just sayin’

- from someone whose schools and summer and vacation home locations appear in the book

Of course non-white individuals can be preppy. It all depends on the individual's personality.

My best friend in high school was a preppy--back when it was the original preppy--and she is Korean. It was a very classic look and it looked wonderful with her. I think it looks amazing when black men dress and style the preppy look. So attractive.

Anonymous wrote:Have you not seen the fresh prince of bel-air?!? Colton?

this is the first thing that popped into my mind when I read this inane post.

Of course they can. I know lots who are. They can't be WASPy, because they tend not to be W, AS or even P, but WASPy and preppy really aren't the same thing anymore.

It looks so much better when its not expected why wouldn't you? However, what is a minority in America? Minorities are the majority now.

Because a lot of minorities are trend jumpers in a way that a lot of white people are not, and because 'preppy' has been so prevalent in the last few years, definitely yes.

In case you didn't know black preppy style is a thing. Part of it has morphed into "Dandy style" Here is An entire pinterest page devoted to black preppy style:
https://www.pinterest.com/source/theblackprep.tumblr.com/

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Anonymous wrote:Oh yes. My best work-friend is Thai and from SoCal. He's SoCal's version of preppy.

Sorry but he is Asian. He is not a minority.

Are you stupid?

Yes. But the question is why would anyone want to be a preppy tool?!

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Anonymous wrote:You can try but you will never really be like us.

-White person who thinks your question is dumb

Are you for real?

I bet it's an AA poster trolling white OP haha because the question is weird

No I'm white and the question is really dumb.

Anonymous wrote:You dress preppily but WASPishness, which is really what the Handbook describes, is something you are either born with or not.

Wasps and preps not the same. While many aspire to be preps no one in clear mind would aspire be wasp. Lol wasps have no fashion sense and no taste in foods.

Non-wasp with WASPy in-laws.

You dress preppily but WASPishness, which is really what the Handbook describes, is something you are either born with or not.