The Ivy League of autumn trends, the preppy vibe has graduated to being an everyday favourite.
Leaning into the varsity sartorial rules, curating the look is easy with some old-school favourites.
Look to American designers such as Ralph Lauren and Tommy Hilfiger for inspiration.
Think striped shirts, an oversized blazer and this season’s must-have loafers for a classic uniformed look.
Keep to the classics to graduate to the preppy fashion honour roll, as seen at Copenhagen Fashion Week.
Lean into the academia vibe with a collegiate-style navy blazer, €325, Magee 1866.
Thanks to its versatility, the silk scarf is this season’s hero-accessory, €150, Georgina O’Hanlon Illustration.
Introduce autumnal shades and a touch of bling to your look with this gold chain bag, €185, Sandro at Kildare Village.
Ease into the new season by matching a preppy sweater vest over a deck-chair striped shirt, €79, COS.
Curate an easy autumnal uniformed look with a combo of wide-leg jeans and preppy loafers, €89, & Other Stories.
You won’t want to stay idle when you step out in these old-school style loafers, €18, Penneys.
Get cosy while putting some spice into your everyday style with this season’s hottest shade, €32.95, Zara.
Graduating to a workwear favourite the bouclé pinafore is all grown-up, €49.99, H&M.
Be the girl in the pearl earring with the Upper East Side’s favourite gem, €65, MoMuse.
