what is prep?
2006-10-20 17:47:43 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
preppy style
WHAT IS PREPPY
The preppy style is a style long associated with a sort of lifestyle that referred to the more wealthy of the population. It was synonymous with country club members, yacht owners, and croquet players.
The typical preppy look consists of lighter colored clothing, mainly khaki and pastels. A typical male preppy outfit would normally consist of khaki colored pleated pants and a polo shirt. In the preppy style, it's normal for men to embrace shades of pink, lime and yellow. For women, the look was quite similar.
Women would wear khaki colored bermuda shorts, or skirts, fitted polos or short sleeved blouse tops, and a light cardigan tied over the shoulders. Footwear consisted mostly of white tennis shoes for men, and delicate sandals for women.
The overall preppy look has one rule: clean.
Every looks is clean, fitted and has a hint of athleticism to it.
MODERN PREPPY
While the preppy look is usually associated with country clubs and polo games, mass market took hold of the look and made it something that became popular with the general public. Companies like Abercrombie, American Eagle, as well as certain designers such as Ralph Lauren and Tommy Hilfiger take the preppy look and make it modern.
A more modern preppy look takes the classic look and tones it down a bit. Polo shorts for women are more fitted, and have stripes. Jeans were paired with polos to create a more casual preppy look. More recently, the preppy look began to include slogan tees and sash belts.
HOLLYPREP
Celebrities have embraced the preppy look. Some celebrities who would be classified as preppy are: Reese Witherspoon, Katie Holmes, and Hilary Duff.
GET THE PREPPY LOOK
Love the preppy look and want to give it a shot? Here are some basics you'll need to get started:
khaki pants
bermuda shorts
polo shirts
cardigans
floral skirts
delicate sandals
short sleeved button down Oxford shirts
v-neck sweaters
ribbons for your jeans
2006-10-20 17:56:16 · answer #1 · answered by Mopar Muscle Gal 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Being from the 80's I feel that I can answer this question!
A Prep is a "Preppy" Someone that comes from money and goes to a "College Prepratory School"
Use to drive a BMW, and wear penny loafers and Polo shirts.
Now they drive a Lexis and still dress like crap
2006-10-20 17:56:14 · answer #2 · answered by Angelus 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I Don't go to School, I'm 52. And Yes people probably do think I am weird,as I am very much Medieval Goth/Vamp in the way I dress. But if others can not accept me as I am, that is their Loss. Certainly not mine.
2016-03-18 22:22:25 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Preps are happy, wealthy kids who join every school sport and club. They are always wearing Polo, American Eagle, and Abercrombie& Fitch.
2006-10-20 17:50:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
They aren't all happy! Wealth doesn't = happy!
But they are the trendy types. Wear their jeans once, and throw them out because a newer or better brand came out. Sometimes known as jocks as well...athletes that meet the definition above.
2006-10-20 17:55:51 · answer #5 · answered by powhound 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its someone who dresses very upper class with expensive clothes and have cute, classy clothes like school clothes.
2006-10-20 17:58:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Somebody who wears expensive clothes.
2006-10-20 17:49:36 · answer #7 · answered by chiogee 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its like people who wear american eagle hollister polo abercrombie those kind of clothes
2006-10-21 04:43:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
as if we didn't have enough labels....
2006-10-20 17:56:01 · answer #9 · answered by hop0409 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋