30/01/2012
8 Steps on How To Become Preppy:
1. Wear respectable clothing such as Dress Shirts, Knee Length Khaki, Polo Tee, Cardigan over an interesting shirt or even a vest, if you can pull it off! ☺
2. Chinos in neutral colors (go for beige, light blue, black, etc.) give off the so-called intelligent look.
3. Develop a comfortable but clean look. Find classic looking belts, preferably tan/light brown. Make sure the belt is leather if it is a dress belt, and canvas with leather tips if it is for casual occasions. Make sure it is not covered in little taggy bits or studs.
4. Wear leather moccasins, and boat shoes (top-siders) or leather flip-flops in the summer. Wearing a pair of top-siders without socks is classic preppy.
5. Pick a scent and stick to it. Girls will have a hard time saying no to guys who smell really good.
6. Consider that if you wear glasses, try wearing cool-looking glasses. Lately though, the nerdy styled glasses have been making a comeback on the runway. If you wear nothing but preppy clothes, then this would completely work well with a nice cardigan or sweater. Go for classics such as Tom Fords, Oliver Peoples, and DITA, or even Ray-Bans for the more affordable approach.
7. Keep your hair simple. Lately, many preppy guys are going away from the long hairstyles and back to traditional shorter hairstyles. Think of Ryan Gosling for your reference. A friend of mine tried this look, and he looks better than ever! ☺
8. Invest on a sharp tailored blazer. Darks and neutral colors can never go wrong for this go-to item.
