Omiru:
Are you left uninspired by your “business casual” dress code? Don’t
change your wardrobe, change your outlook: dress “polished preppy.”
Guise:
Boyish suits, inspired by androgynous prep Annie Hall, showed up on
spring runways as varied as Luella, Proenza Schouler, and more.
Doryn’s Dish:
The quickest way to update a conservative oxford? Cinch the
tailored top with a leather corset belt a la Ralph Lauren.
Delight:
If you love the preparatory school style but aren’t ready to make
the jump to kicky plaid kilts and starched button downs, give the revamped Original Penguin label a whirl.
Sharp Lily:
Paired with a plaid camp shirt, green chinos scream country club
golf pro. Play your cards right, however, and the are instantly “Jackie O. in the Hamptons.”
Flypaper:
Forget pearls. Top your outfit off with a pair of bookish
tortoiseshell reading glasses, a personal favorite of Selma Blair, Ashley Olsen, and Marc Jacobs.
Design Sponge:
Say “Ships Ahoy” with a set of ultra-cute nautical button pins– a cherry red “Capt’n” would add serious pizzaz to a denim jacket.
Don’t miss the sailboat-adorned sundress, too!
