Preppy is back…well, not that it every really left. But spring seems to bring back the preppy basics in a big way! When else do you see nautical strips, boat shoes and white pants cuffed to perfection (yes, all worn together!). Maybe you have memories of turned up polo shirt collars or cable crew-neck sweaters carefully tied over your shoulders, I know I do. Preppy was big back in the 80′s when I attended high school and I attempted to be one of them (though none of us went to private schools or had names like Biffy).
In case you’ve forgotten or want to know, here are some hard set rules to preppy style, quoted from the book, “True Prep” by Lisa Birnbach. Of the many fashion rules, these are my favorite, either because I believe them too or because they are just funny:
- We wear sportswear. This is because it is easier to go from sporting events to special events (not that there is much difference) without changing.
- We generally underdress. We prefer it to overdressing.
- Your underwear must not show. Wear a nude-colored strapless bra. Pull up your pants. Wear belt. Do something! Use a tie!
- We do not display our wit through T-shirt slogans.
- Every single on of us- no matter the age or the gender or sexual preference- owns a blue blazer.
- Bags and shoes need not match
- Jewelry should noy match, though metals should
- High Heel rule: You must be able to run in them- on cobblestones, on a dock- in case of spontaneous footrace.
- Every preppy woman has a friend who is a jewelry designer.
- Sweat suits are for sweating.
Another rule is that you never go anywhere without a fabulous clean scent. Guess what the newest preferred scent is? Yes! Tommy Hilfiger’s new Eau de Prep! Tommy Girl Eau de Prep for Her contains pink peppercorn, violet leaf, white roses and sandalwood for a classic “Prep” feeling. The bottle is crisp and simple too (see top).
To celebrate the release of Eau de Prep, I invite you to try the Tommy Hilfiger “Get Prepped” app on Facebook — it’s a really fun way to show off your preppy style. I did it and found 3 great looks that I’d be happy to wear!
Eau de Prep is a Macy’s exclusive but one lucky winner can get it here!
I have a fabulous Prep Pack to share with one winner! The winner will receive this amazing Tommy Hilfiger Prep Pack, complete with many things Tartan (can’t be without if you are preppy!)!
I’m personally ga-ga over the watch and handbag! I received a Prep Pack also and it’s fabulous!
Entry 1 (mandatory): Share your favorite prepster icon or favorite preppy inspiration in the comments below
Entry 2 (optional): LIKE Tommy Hilfiger and Get Prepped on Facebook. Leave a comment on their wall that A Mom in Red High Heels sent you and please include this link: http://tinyurl.com/7fc7efu
Entry 3 (optional): Follow @amominred on Twitter and tweet: I want to get prepped with Eau de Prep by @TommyHilfiger http://tinyurl.com/7fc7efu
Deadline to enter:
January 16, 2012 @ 11:59 PM PST
Winner will be emailed. Failure to replay within 48 hours of email being sent will result in a new winner being selected.
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Polo shirts! Thanks for the chance to win!
I liked Tommy Hilfiger get prepped on facebook
Rachel from Glee
knee high plaid socks,solid color polos
ardelong2(at)gmail(dot)com
my favorite is Vera Wang Preppy Princess Spray Fragrance
Blue Blazer and white knee high socks.
Anyone wearing the preppy look will always have a polo shirt on. You don’t get any preppier than that.
I love nautical stripes for a preppy look!
My favorite Prepster icon is Lacoste.Their polos with the alligator logo is classic preppy.
lisalmg25 at gmail dot com
I’m following you on Twitter @lisalmg and Tweeted: https://twitter.com/#!/lisalmg/status/158988330661453824
lisalmg25 at gmail dot com
I like Tommy Hilfiger and Get Prepped on Facebook and let them know you sent me but they don’t allow links to be posted on their wall so I couldn’t post the link to this page.
Selena Gomez
Holdren Caufield from A Catcher in the Rye! Love his brain and arrogance….that can only come from a prep school education.
wolverina401 at gmail dot com
penny loafers say preppy to me thanks clallen at ntin dot net
Alicia Silverstone in Clueless
I follow you on twitter and tweeted!
https://twitter.com/#!/gnwg/status/159013464604545024
The polo shirt with Penny loafers of course
lyndsey.rullman at hotmail dot com
I tweeted here:
https://twitter.com/#!/lyndsey1stunna/status/159018243330289664
lyndsey.rullman at hotmail dot com
Molly Ringwold in the Breakfast Club.
PaintedPony17@yahoo.com
Daphne Zuniga in The Sure Thing
posted on their wall: http://www.facebook.com/tommyhilfiger/posts/223916044360630
follow you on twitter, and i tweeted https://twitter.com/#!/buttmuffin/status/159025329506234368
Penny Loafers with pennies in them!!!!
follow them on twitter as daveshir2005 and tweeted
https://twitter.com/#!/daveshir2005/status/159032807451136000
I love the nautical look – very preppy
following and tweeted
https://twitter.com/#!/fairydancer35/status/159033629350182912
https://twitter.com/#!/wannabyoung4eve/status/159033619933970432
Cardigans
Tweeted and follow https://twitter.com/#!/llehciMMichell/status/159039949482639361
Like tommy hilfiger and posted the giveaway on their wall https://www.facebook.com/tommyhilfiger/posts/164780076957883
I think Penny Loafers with knee socks are the ultimate prep!
I like Tommy Hilfiger and Get Prepped on Facebook as Sharon Wheeler Whitaker.
I like amominred on Twitter and tweeted here: https://twitter.com/#!/swhitaker99/status/159059427834609665
Everything old is new again! Blue Blazers. Sperry Topsiders without socks.
Izod croc! Gag me with a spoon!
mosaic317 at gmail dot com
My favorite is Vera Wang Preppy Princess Spray Fragrance.
Cardigans indeed, thanks for the chance
My favorite prep icon is Cher from Clueless.
Follow you on twitter
ccboobooy
https://twitter.com/#!/ccboobooy/status/159072339529707520
LIKE Tommy Hilfiger and Get Prepped on Facebook.
(charity s)
However, I couldn’t post my message after several tries.
i tweeted about the contest.
https://twitter.com/#!/sgumer/status/159089856574791680
Wear khaki pants and shorts in place of ordinary blue jeans and oxford shirts. Thanks for the contest!
Thanks for the great contest!
bahjeep@aol.com
Lacoste.
follow you and tweet https://twitter.com/#!/dresdenrain/status/159102897265721344
Alicia Silverstone in clueless
I like them on fb and posted I can from you with the link!
love penny loafers!
brich22 at earthlink dot net
I like Navy Blazers. Thanks for the chance!
left message on their wall
richard hicks
brich22 at earthlink dot net