I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas! I just wanted to show off the adorable Lilly Christmas Stocking I received this year, a wonderful surprise from my neighbor. Cheers!

My lovely Lilly Stocking

Whether cooling at the country club or chilling on the beach, here are a few preppy essentials to get you through this summer heat.

Franklin+Gower Coastal Cool

For Guys:

1. Nantucket Reds – Critter shorts, pants, polos and more
2. Retro School T’s – Preferably of the Ivy League
3. Lacoste – Great for those hot weather tennis matches and golf games
4. Shorts – F+G makes the coolest customizable bermudas
5. Seersucker – Why don’t more men wear seersucker suits?
6. Vineyard Vines tie – A staple at preppy summer weddings
7. Madras – It goes with everything
8. Grosgrain, needle point, & club belts – Can’t leave home with out one.
9. Boat Shoes – Ahoy!

Lilly Skirt and J. Crew Grosgrain Ribbon Flip Flops

For Gals:

1. Lilly – Skirts, dresses, bathing suits, you name it, Lilly makes it pretty.
2. A little white dress
3. Madras patchwork skirt – A summer essential that never goes out of style
4. Navy Blue anything
5. Plenty of polos
6. A classic tote bag ala L.L. Bean – Perfect for storing your snacks, books, and beach blanket.
7. J. Crew flip-flops – Simply the best
8. A floppy straw hat- A must have for the beach
9. Jackie O. Sunglasses – The bigger the better
10. Sailor Stripes: H&M, J. Crew, Old Navy, everyone is making them this year, it’s a perfect time to stock up!
    

    Stripes Galore at H&M

For more preppy fashion check out Preppy Style 101: Dressing the Part and Preppy Essentials.

What distinguishes a prep from others? It is their unique sense of style of course. Total preppies can be spotted from miles away due to their varying shades of pink and green plumage.

Preppy Style Basics:

• Hand-me-down clothing is always cooler than store-bought originals
• Pastels are a must
• The more conservative, the better – preppy clothing never goes out of style
• Never mix prints with critters
• Madras is for summer time and vacation wear only (click here to learn more)
• Too many logos displayed on your clothing is considered gaudy, monogrammed clothing is key
• grosgrain belts and ribbons can improve any outfit
• synthetic materials are for athletic wear only
• puffy down vests are a staple of the preppy winter wardrobe

Staples of Preppy Fashion:

• Burberry – for outerwear, their quilted jacket is a must for all preppy gals
• J. Crew – casual and work wear
• Lilly Pulitzer – bathing suits, dresses, handbags, skirts, capris, she has your vacation covered
• Vineyard Vines – great preppy accessories
• Brooks Brothers – business wear for men and women
• Jos. A. Bank – more men’s suits
• South Moon Under – for the fashionable preppy
• Lacoste – for active wear

 Loading ...