In 1982, Lisa Birnbach's "Preppy Handbook" codified the look and lifestyle of prep from Lilly Pulitzer to Lacoste to L.L. Bean, selling more than 2.3 million copies. Many of the book's sartorial ...

The preppy style of the '50s, '80s, and '90s is timeless. Here, take a look at preppy style evolution and get tips on how to wear it today.

The newest variant of "preppy," led mostly by Gen Alpha over the last year, refers to bright clothing, lots of pink, and specific accessories like ribbons, bowties, and Stanley water bottles.

Style Points is a weekly column about how fashion intersects with the wider world.. Lisa Birnbach has seen this all before. The author of The Official Preppy Handbook, which went old-world viral ...

Preppy is a slang word that means colorful, frilly clothing. Here's how a new generation uses it.

We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we love. Promise. Scroll on to see a list of 25 preppy clothing brands that deserve a spot in your closet. Whatever ...