Looking at the characters of many American films,they can often be noted for their impeccable manners, hairstyles, laid hair to the hair, clothes, which, as a rule, are light colors of skirts and trousers, as well as dark polo t-shirts. These young men and girls are dressed in the style of preppy. Characteristic features of this direction are elitism, convenience and accuracy.
Preppy - the style that originated in America infifties of last century. At first, it was called one of the many subcultures. Included in it were students of elite schools, who were preparing to enter prestigious universities. As a rule, these were the children of very wealthy parents. Gold youth formed their own circle of communication, where there were certain laws, rules and privileges. These students wore a mandatory uniform, the models of which each school had its own.
Preppi - style, also found use in sports equipment for golf, lacrosse and tennis.
A student at an elite school is compulsoryhad an impeccable and neat appearance. However, in addition to this, preppy is a style of life, as well as vocabulary and manners of young men and women. The follower of this direction is a sociable and benevolent student who leads an active lifestyle, adheres to the rules of etiquette and appreciates the traditions and foundations of the family.
Until the eighties of the last century,style of the elect. However, with the release of the now popular TV series "Gossip Girl" everything has changed. The film told about the hard life path of golden youth. In the series, images of a-la preppy have found their place. And if in earlier times this style obliged its adherents to accuracy and impeccability, today it has a touch of negligence, which allows wearing daring and bright accessories. Now this is just a trend in fashion. One of many.
The basis for the style of preppy is polo shirts,sewn from fabric to cage, as well as knitted waistcoats and sweaters with a pattern in the form of diamonds or a coat of arms. In the wardrobe of adherents of this direction, the central place is occupied by knee-length socks and blazers, skirts in pleats and shorts, and also trapeze dresses. Jeans replace pants-chinos, which differ in comfort and practicality. Adherents of style prefer natural materials: cashmere or wool, cotton or linen. Base colors are sand and red, bright yellow and beige, khaki and deep blue. Collections of style are represented only by casual clothing. In this regard, the shoes are selected for it high-quality and comfortable. As a rule, these are oxford, moccasins or loffers. Women can wear low-heeled shoes, ballet shoes or pumps. The material from which such shoes are made, suede, leather or nubuck.
