Knits have long been a staple of the preppy aesthetic, and they're best styled with equally posh staples like pleated mini skirts. A classic white button-down shirt styled with a tie and an ...

In the middle, you have entire collections of preppy clothing — gingham shirts, button-down oxfords ... or traditional prep ...

preppy dressing is notoriously associated with Ivy League college apparel and comes typically polished. In other words, it’s a neat aesthetic usually characterized by polo shirts, button-downs ...