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July 27, 2010 - PRLog -- Preps originally came from England and it started with the British horse riding sport, POLO. That is where polo tops get their names. Really, Americans stole the preppy style from the British, to create Abercrombie. Their look is very polished; the girls are neat and are mostly blond haired. The preppy style originated in the 1950s. As the style is associated with Brands such as L.L. Bean, Polo Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren, Lilly Pulitzer, Lacoste, Brooks Brothers, Vineyard Vines, J.Crew and J.Press  Preppies frequently wear more traditional styles. Classical preps frequently dress formally; the teenage prep often models the appearance of a young professional adult. Well, being 'preppy' is not so much about where you get your clothes, but more how you wear your clothes. Stores like Abercrombie, Jack Wills, American Eagle and Hollister lend themselves to the preppy style. However, it isn't just where they buy their clothes, but more the style of their clothes. Makeup wise, they keep it low key and natural in general. Most preps wear their mother's, grandmother's, or aunt's old diamond and pearl jewellery.
Preppy girls wear ballet flats, top-siders (boat shoes), ribbon/canvas flip-flops, Rainbow sandals, and simple leather high heels and wedges in shoes.
Preppy guys wear classical loafers, leather moccasins, suede loafers, boat shoes (top-siders) or leather flip-flops. For formal wear, they wear leather dress shoes in black or brown.  
Preppies often attend prep schools (ie Middlesex School, Governor Dummer Academy, and Belmont Hill) followed by New England private colleges. It is a common misconception that preppies are snobs. Many people view them as unapproachable, and as a result mislabel them. Preppies are not as rich as people may think they are, but they are often well off. They buy into classics rather than trends, and don't change their lifestyles with fads.  Wearing a pair of top-siders without socks is classic preppy.

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