Tailored preppy chic

This is one of my favorite spring trends: “the preppy look”, meaning boyish, clean-cut, collegiate-inspired style.

There is something very sexy about a girl dressed in clothes meant for boys. A two piece suit with tailored shorts is the key piece. Pair it with a crisp shirt, a loose t-shirt or tank top. Choose a classic palette with neutrals like white, black, grey, beige and shades of brown and add girl power by wearing ski high platforms (skip the loafers even if they are a preppy typical).

The mannish vest can replace the blazer, you can opt for a more relaxed look with looser clothes but I rather go with a more elegant outfit, as seen in Ralph Lauren collection- I specially love those cool white and black hats. Tailored preppy chicTailored preppy chic

Category
in

Clothes

Snejana Onopka

Cotton tunic top is made by Twenty8Twelve and designed by S. Miller. The Lace Tunic Top has a subtle circle lace design to front and tiny sleeves and v-neck...read more

in

All things chic

style icon

Gage Opdenbrouw aims at painting "the exterior world in such a way as to evoke the mysterious richness & vastness of the interior world...read more

in

All things chic

Elle Deutsch

Here’s good news for those who aren’t into the neon colors trend this summer: 70s bohemian chic has return on fashion scene. Flower prints, flowing maxi...read more

in

All things chic

summer 2008 collections

I’ve always thought, until now, that a jumpsuit is either a toddler “uniform” or a mother-to-be required outfit or…that puffy white cosmonaut suit. But…here...read more

in

All things chic

Vogue UK

These past few seasons I hardly saw any camouflage prints like this coat from Undercover Fall 2007 collection. But for spring 2008 camouflage prints are used...read more

in

All things chic

ankle boots

One might have a true spiritual revelation when looking at these fantastic works of art signed Bruno 9Li. The vibrant illustrations of this young Brazilian...read more

in

All things chic

Valerie Van der Graaf

New York Fashion Week just ended and left us fashion addicts to day dream until next fall. It's quite hard to classify them into season's top collections as...read more

in

All things chic

burlesque style

Belgian artist Jonas De Ro has a bachelor degree and a master degree in audio-visual arts and his portfolio includes works from various fields...read more

in

All things chic

ankle boots

Californian (LA) designer and illustrator Connie Lim places glamorous, dark yet playful girls on playing cards, proving that fashion...read more

in

All things chic

Marc Jacobs

Spring/summer 2008 collections showed how important sunglasses have become. I'm sure that, as a true fashionista, you know what fashion accessories can do to...read more

in

All things chic

Hye Park

I love this selection of Jeffrey Campbell footwear, fall-winter 2008-09, available at hip store Oak Nyc. From sky-high 5" heels to the...read more

in

All things chic

Kate Moss

Greenaid by Lovegrove & Repucci is a reusable shopping bag with a strong implication. The Greenaid is hidden away in a grenade that you...read more