Whether you’re planning to throw a party for your school
club or hosting a corporate event, let the preppy style inspire chic party ideas!
Show off the lovely combination of dark red, pink, and
various tones of black and white at your bash.
The best way to channel the preppy verve is to seek inspiration
from celebrity preps. And who’s more quintessentially chic and Ivy League
looking than Ralph Lauren and the stars from the hit show Gossip Girl? Explore the prep world from books like The Official Preppy Handbook, films like
Dead Poets Society and Wedding Crashers, and even blogs such as
The Preppy Life and Let’s Be Preppy.
Etiquette is very important for preps, so make sure to
dress accordingly. For a semi-formal to formal function, girls could wear
something vintage inspired like the 1950s full-skirted halter neck polka dot
dress and ball gowns with matching gloves, stoles, or capelets. For the boys,
they can look dashing by putting on tailored suits, dress shoes, suspenders,
bow ties, and pocket squares.
In a more casual tone, you can achieve a polished and
pleasing look by mixing and matching Polo and Oxford shirts, cable-knit
cardigans and vests, blazers, chinos, khakis, madras plaid, Bermuda shorts, and
skirts. The girls can wear knee high socks with ballet flats or heeled Mary
Janes with matching headbands, grosgrain ribbons, simple pearl jewellery, and
quilted handbags. While sporting ribbon belts, neckties, and boat shoes without
socks is classic preppy male fashion.
And of course, the celebration won’t be complete without great food—tea sandwiches, quiches, shrimp cocktails, chicken linguine, beef negimaki, berry cream tarts and shortcakes, wine coolers, and pink champagne. As for the invitations and decor, choose or create ones with common preppy elements like stripes, polka dots, monograms, and nautical designs.
And of course, the celebration won’t be complete without great food—tea sandwiches, quiches, shrimp cocktails, chicken linguine, beef negimaki, berry cream tarts and shortcakes, wine coolers, and pink champagne. As for the invitations and decor, choose or create ones with common preppy elements like stripes, polka dots, monograms, and nautical designs.
Flaunt your inner prep and have a ball!
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Tommy Hilfiger Watch Pink Paper Lanterns Pearl Necklace
Polka dot Dress Preppy Ponytail Preppy Boys in Car
Pink Cocktails Pink Chanel Bag Red PaisleyScarf Tie
Berry Cream Tarts Gray Leather Shoes Anchor
Polka dot Dress Preppy Ponytail Preppy Boys in Car
Pink Cocktails Pink Chanel Bag Red PaisleyScarf Tie
Berry Cream Tarts Gray Leather Shoes Anchor
