I’d have to say that a “semi” preppy look is very typical for me: whilst I like to think I’m all about clashing patterns and bright colours, I very often steer towards quite a classic look of Breton stripes and chinos. When your Breton stripe top (I’ve lost count how many different types I have now) has a splash of red in it, to me that’s the green light for adding red accessories. It’s a shame these Melissa wedges are no longer available – they’re very old but still as cute as a button…!
Like me do you do preppy style at all – either all the time or just every now and then? Do you think it will ever date? Let me know in the comments!
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Top: c/o Damart, Trousers: c/o Marks & Spencer (), Shoes: Melissa at Asos (old but you may like these if you don’t mind flats!), Bag: c/o Brenda MacLeod, Watch: Fossil, Bracelets: Next
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Those red shoes really are the cutest, dearest Catherine…such a good fit with that gorgeous tote, too!! And I just added another striped piece – a blouse this time! – to my own wardrobe; I can't seem to get enough of this particular pattern either!! XOXO
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Monika: Step AWAY from the stripes. You know what happens when you go near them…!!!!!!!!!!!!
Love this color pairing! Beautiful!
Jenna from Visions of Vogue
I love this mint paired with the red. It's preppy up a notch!
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Alice
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Mint with RED, yes please. :o) I love to dress "semi preppy" too. It's just so classic and pulled together. The fun part is playing with unexpected colors like you did here!
JJ
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The other way I describe my style is "preppy with a twist" – another way of saying semi preppy, I guess! Thank you JJ as always for your lovely comments x
Love that this top has a little flash of red, nothing wrong with a semi preppy look
Lauren
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I've been a fan of preppy looks for such a long time and think I always will be. I love this look Catherine, the splashes of red have a striking effect on the outfit 🙂
Take care,
Daniella xox
Semi-preppy it is! The colour of the pants is so soothing and looks great against the deep reddish brown tones of the shoes and the bag!
I've decided mint and red together is a winner! Thanks sweetie x
Awesome shoes and bag, this shade of red is my favourite.
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Ashamed to admit this, but I'm not even sure what preppy style is 😀 Turns out I have been wearing preppy from time to time, without knowing it. Good thing I googled it 😀
Loving these pretty shoes of yours, and your hair is just magical! *_*
I guess I only found out what preppy was through blogs, Keit!! Thanks my lovely xx
Love the splash of red in your striped top – and how you've pulled it out with your fab accessories! xox
Love the red shoes and the light blue pants. Retro cool.
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Suzanne
The shoes make the whole outfit pop. you look fantastic.
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I think these shoes would look fabulous on YOU, Sacramento!!
Preppy is timeless, I do not think it will ever go out of style. Loving the look you have given a slight edge to a preppy look that is so on trend.
Love the Breton top with the touch of red – do you think it will still be in Damart when I visit London in October? I've got a bag and/or shoes that would go beautifully with it! This is my kind of outfit, so I would like to think that it won't ever date!
Sue I'm so sorry this has taken me so unforgivably long… I left a comment at the weekend, it's disappeared!!! What I said was that even when the post was published I think the top had sold out, otherwise I would have left a direct link to it. I've checked a few times since then and they haven't had it on the website, it's disappeared altogether. I've tried to find a similar one elsewhere but can't seem to get one with the stripes the same. Maybe you'll have more luck in the high street when you go to London xx
Oh totally love the nautical feel of it Catherine. So refreshing and stylish. Just my kinda thing. xo Sabina @Oceanblue Style
Yep, there's something about the preppy/nautical look isn't there, Sabina? Thank you hun x