Put a Little Prep in Your Step

Window shopping, antiquing, seaside strolls—sometimes summer outings call for a preppy look. Here are five cute looks you can copy right now, courtesy of your friends at Fashion Fabrics Club.

If you’re looking for a way to add a little prep to your office look, this is just the thing. The crisp cotton button up keeps things polished and professional while the seersucker skirt with its scalloped hem brings in the preppy whimsy.

This is the perfect preppy look for when the weather starts to cool. Start with classic khaki shorts, pair with a chambray button up and layer a nautical navy crew neck sweater (untucking the collar is totally up to you). Add a pair of boat shoes and you’re off!

Gingham and white denim make for an effortlessly chic preppy look that can go from day to night with ease.

For a preppy look that’s more on the unexpected side, you can take a lesson from this chic ensemble. Instead of bright popping prints, you can go for a romantic, moody floral print that feels sophisticated and feminine rather than overly girly. Then pair with a preppy top, like this peter pan collared button up to lighten things up.

A very sophisticated take on the preppy trend, this ensemble combines gingham cigarette pants with a lightweight cashmere Nantucket red sweater for the perfect drinks-on-the-roofdeck look.