Preppy is NOT obnoxious bright color combinations of fuschia pink with flourescent green, although pink and green can be a "preppy" combination if worn by women under 21. Pink and Green is Worth Avenue in Florida. Florida is not really preppy. Massachussets is preppy. Only infants and tourists wear pink in green in Nantucket.
Preppy is NOT spending the last dollar on an ill-fitting Lilly Pulitzer outfit that one buys simply because it's (a) Lilly Pulitzer and (b) pink & green.
Preppy is not over exposing yourself to UVA rays when you lay-out for 6 hours every weekend so that you go from white Anglo to African American. Preppies do get tan, but its from sailing or playing golf, and they wear sunscreen and get out of the sun if they can't keep some resemblance of WASP-ness.
Preppy is a term to describe a clean, conservative choice of dress with most apparel able to withstand years of wear and tear from sports such as sailing, golfing, riding horses and skiing. It is not cheap synthetic fibers in bright colors just because the designer occasionally produces preppy outfits.
Preppy is classic navy blue sweaters, sailor red pants, a hunter green car and crisp white oxfords. Preppy is not a strappy, body hugging fluorescent green with bugs embroidered on it dress with hot pink trim. That's just tacky.
Preppy is NOT spending the last dollar on an ill-fitting Lilly Pulitzer outfit that one buys simply because it's (a) Lilly Pulitzer and (b) pink & green.
Preppy is not over exposing yourself to UVA rays when you lay-out for 6 hours every weekend so that you go from white Anglo to African American. Preppies do get tan, but its from sailing or playing golf, and they wear sunscreen and get out of the sun if they can't keep some resemblance of WASP-ness.
Preppy is a term to describe a clean, conservative choice of dress with most apparel able to withstand years of wear and tear from sports such as sailing, golfing, riding horses and skiing. It is not cheap synthetic fibers in bright colors just because the designer occasionally produces preppy outfits.
Preppy is classic navy blue sweaters, sailor red pants, a hunter green car and crisp white oxfords. Preppy is not a strappy, body hugging fluorescent green with bugs embroidered on it dress with hot pink trim. That's just tacky.
The preppy girls from Miss Porters, who were home for vacation but still dressed with ribbons in their hair, white monogrammed oxfords, jeans and tretorns laughed at the public school townies from Darien when the the townie in the strapless pink and green Lilly Pulitzer top tripped in her fuschia Jack Rogers sandals. It was, afterall, thanksgiving and 40 degrees outside.
by Jeanne "Didi" Lawrence June 13, 2007
the coolest style ever involving hair ribbons and rugby shirts. Of course polo and lacoste but their wardrobes dont have to much lilly. They have amazing style and great shoes, and ususally are found at prep schools . they often have h omes in nantucket. nicole and ali are the biggest preps.
ribbon belts, ribbon watches, nicole, ribbon flip flops, ali, polos and sweaters. The ribbon styles are extremely preppy.
by Nicole Ali July 12, 2006
a REALLY REALLY REALLY annoying stuck up person who does not like anyone but their own species and is usually a cheerleader, rich, and blonde. And they love Ambecrombie and Finch and loves pink. They think that guys who wear rugby shirts and have blue eyes and are popular are "boyfriend material". They are skanky slutty bitches who think the world of themselves and cry when people talk about them, yet they always talk about other people. They are always obsessive with their appearance and try to impress boys by wearing skanky clothing. They make fun of the outcasts because they are quiet and don't worship the ground they walk on. But the truth is they probably have more of a life then the prep. Preppy boys are ALSO REALLY ANNOYING and think that they are so hot and they could get any girl they want. They think that people who act different are FREAKS and they refuse to talk to them or even look at them because they are afraid it would ruin their perfect complexion. They are usually jocks who always brag about how great they are at their sport. They TRY to be rebellious, especially with school. Both boys and girls preps listen to pop or rap and some try to be ghetto, but what they dont know is that they look retarted trying to be.Most preppy girls are obsessive with being petite and are always complaining about calories and their weight. Preppy guys are always bragging about their muscles and how many bases they got with a girl. Preppy girls always snicker and laugh when someone trips and falls and never helps them get up. They whisper to their friends and point like its SUCH a HUGE THING. PREPS SUCK!
by someone SPECIAL...ED October 19, 2003
These are mostly stereotypes. I live in Greenwich and I THE preppiest person I know. I never wear mini's, I never wear abercrombie, I never show alot of skin, I never wear tight pants / jeans.
Preps are smart too. All preps, including me, almost always go off the charts on the Standerdized Test Scores.
We aren't stuck up, we're poliet ALWAYS, and everybody likes us becuase we are nice. We don't brag, and you people who make up these defonitions are jealous of preps!
Preps are smart too. All preps, including me, almost always go off the charts on the Standerdized Test Scores.
We aren't stuck up, we're poliet ALWAYS, and everybody likes us becuase we are nice. We don't brag, and you people who make up these defonitions are jealous of preps!
by x me x December 02, 2006
A word used by "wannabees", if you will, to describe the New England-Old Money crowd. Typically used by wanabee middle school girls who attempt to dress in a way like the aforementioned, and really want to go to a private boarding school but cannot afford it. This style is also popular with the nouveau riche. Because of these kinds of people attempting to live this lifestyle, it has given the clothing generally worn by this crowd a bad name, and the people who originally wore it alas, can do so no longer.
Girl in brain: I want to be preppy and go to a "preppy" school but I cant afford it so I guess I will just have to dress like I do.
by MontgomeryWellingtonsworthIV June 06, 2010
It is indeed a lifestyle, it has taken me all over! This is my point of view, It might be difference than the American because I live in Europe, the Netherlands Amsterdam.
People will know you by their first inpressions, so clothing is very important! You should wear cloths what are dark coloured (red, green, dark blue) but have a very good. Cloths should compare with the time of year. Do not wear a lot of white things when you are very blonde. Do not wear a lot of Polos in the winter but a lovely pullover. Marks like Ralph Lauren and Tommy Hilfiger are very populair here. Most teenagers do not know Abercrombie and Fitch so almost nobody wears them here. The teenagers wear Riverwoods and Diesel jeans, they are very preppy! European marks like Armani, Gucci, Versace are really too expansive and not for a preppy guys and girls.
Playing sports here is not included in school, we have P.E but when you play a real sport you play it in a independed club. Field hockey is one of the most populair sport in my part of Europe.
I have been twice in America, the difference is you can drive a car at the age of 16. Here it is 18, but we are allowed to go out and drink alchohol at 16! Never drink to much because it is not cool for your own health and most people don't like it.
Be social, always get with as much as posible people well. Learn acting so you get what you want! Think about the time when you are with you own friends, when do don't just pretent that you like the nerds or losers.
I hope from some reactions, try to translate this:
Bedankt allemaal en ik vind deze site echt onwijs gaaf!
People will know you by their first inpressions, so clothing is very important! You should wear cloths what are dark coloured (red, green, dark blue) but have a very good. Cloths should compare with the time of year. Do not wear a lot of white things when you are very blonde. Do not wear a lot of Polos in the winter but a lovely pullover. Marks like Ralph Lauren and Tommy Hilfiger are very populair here. Most teenagers do not know Abercrombie and Fitch so almost nobody wears them here. The teenagers wear Riverwoods and Diesel jeans, they are very preppy! European marks like Armani, Gucci, Versace are really too expansive and not for a preppy guys and girls.
Playing sports here is not included in school, we have P.E but when you play a real sport you play it in a independed club. Field hockey is one of the most populair sport in my part of Europe.
I have been twice in America, the difference is you can drive a car at the age of 16. Here it is 18, but we are allowed to go out and drink alchohol at 16! Never drink to much because it is not cool for your own health and most people don't like it.
Be social, always get with as much as posible people well. Learn acting so you get what you want! Think about the time when you are with you own friends, when do don't just pretent that you like the nerds or losers.
I hope from some reactions, try to translate this:
Bedankt allemaal en ik vind deze site echt onwijs gaaf!
by Boudewijn (just call me Bob) December 09, 2004
A girl who's family has at least 2.5 million dollars in their pockets and always wears polo shirts by Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilphiger, Lacoste, Calvin Klein, Burberry scarves, etc... A prep is always well groomed and wears Tiffany & Co. jewlery as well as REAL Louis Vuitton purses. A prep never wears fakes unless she wants to look like a goth. They might not be popular but they have gorgeous friends that are also preps and have rich families.
by Amanda February 16, 2004