PREPPY STYLE | Is This Your Personal Style?

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  • Today's video is the second video in a 9 part series featuring the most common style types featuring preppy style. I'm answering the question, "What is preppy style?"
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  • @EricaBallStyle
    @EricaBallStyle  āļŦāļĨāļēāļĒāđ€āļ”āļ·āļ­āļ™āļāđˆāļ­āļ™

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  • @blktauna
    @blktauna 6 āļŦāļĨāļēāļĒāđ€āļ”āļ·āļ­āļ™āļāđˆāļ­āļ™ +5

    Martha Stewart is the prep queen. So is Ina Garten. Coastal Grandma is very prep. That little Taylor Swift girl does prep well too. Look at the Preppy Handbook from the 80s.

  • @HR-re6mr
    @HR-re6mr 11 āļŦāļĨāļēāļĒāđ€āļ”āļ·āļ­āļ™āļāđˆāļ­āļ™ +27

    I guess I view preppy somewhat differently. Reese to me is more southern classic vs. preppy. I guess my interpretation of preppy is more New England/Ralph Lauren with polos, dark blazers, khaki, boat shoes, loafer, emblems/crests. Cindy just looks very Calvin Klein modern Americana to me. Meghan as well.. more Calvin Klein, modern minimal, simple fabrics, no embellishments. I'm willing to be taught though but that's my POV.

    • @EricaBallStyle
      @EricaBallStyle  11 āļŦāļĨāļēāļĒāđ€āļ”āļ·āļ­āļ™āļāđˆāļ­āļ™ +1

      Thanks for your comment! It might be where we live too which gives us different perspectives?? Personally, I don't see Reese's style as classic. Southern yes but to me that can feel more preppy.
      I can see how old-money New England vibes can also be seen as preppy but I see that as more Academia Style.
      I'm curious to hear your thoughts when the classic style type video comes out.

    • @diann3880
      @diann3880 10 āļŦāļĨāļēāļĒāđ€āļ”āļ·āļ­āļ™āļāđˆāļ­āļ™

      Classic. This is accurate.

    • @SummeRain783
      @SummeRain783 10 āļŦāļĨāļēāļĒāđ€āļ”āļ·āļ­āļ™āļāđˆāļ­āļ™ +2

      I think the video is focusing more on silhouettes rather than typical preppy prints, colours, etc. I

    • @madisonap613
      @madisonap613 27 āļ§āļąāļ™āļ—āļĩāđˆāļœāđˆāļēāļ™āļĄāļē

      @@EricaBallStyleWASP style and prep are more closely associated than millennial minimalism. To me the style youre showing leans more towards a contemporary millennial style. Think of how much women in the 2010's loved blazers, skinny jeans, stripes. I think thats the style youre showing but more contemporary with beiges and neutrals.

  • @pinadelmonico
    @pinadelmonico 6 āļŦāļĨāļēāļĒāđ€āļ”āļ·āļ­āļ™āļāđˆāļ­āļ™ +1

    I’ve watched ur vid on classic style too & am having a hard time distinguishing it from preppy? I think I’m a mixture of both but in a bit more casual way. :) thanks for this great series Erica!!

    • @EricaBallStyle
      @EricaBallStyle  6 āļŦāļĨāļēāļĒāđ€āļ”āļ·āļ­āļ™āļāđˆāļ­āļ™ +1

      Thanks for your comment Pina! It can be a very subtle difference between the two style types. Sometimes it's the difference in fabric choices, silhouettes, or the way pieces are styled that make the difference.

  • @christinekellyrose9435
    @christinekellyrose9435 11 āļŦāļĨāļēāļĒāđ€āļ”āļ·āļ­āļ™āļāđˆāļ­āļ™ +8

    Boston girl here chiming in....I was raised on preppy/Academia style! These examples are more Cali girl interpretations. Ali MacGraw in "Love Story " and Martha Stewart would be my examples. The style leans more cardigans than Blazers as the extra layer. Luv this series and your excellent interpretation of different styles types

    • @littlelady7843
      @littlelady7843 11 āļŦāļĨāļēāļĒāđ€āļ”āļ·āļ­āļ™āļāđˆāļ­āļ™ +2

      I can relate to this. Preppy is hand in hand with academia for me. I loved Ali MacGraw's style in love story.

    • @christinekellyrose9435
      @christinekellyrose9435 11 āļŦāļĨāļēāļĒāđ€āļ”āļ·āļ­āļ™āļāđˆāļ­āļ™

      @littlelady7843 and it was East Coastal Grandma in the summer from Cape Cod to Bar Harbor. No neutrals...heavy on the gingham check, madras plaid and seersucker...lol

    • @EricaBallStyle
      @EricaBallStyle  11 āļŦāļĨāļēāļĒāđ€āļ”āļ·āļ­āļ™āļāđˆāļ­āļ™ +1

      Love this interpretation Christine! I think that's spot on. I see Academia and Preppy style types as different, but I think it does depend on where you live.
      How amazing was Ali MacGraw in Love Story though!

  • @andreaf.6572
    @andreaf.6572 11 āļŦāļĨāļēāļĒāđ€āļ”āļ·āļ­āļ™āļāđˆāļ­āļ™ +7

    Good timing!!! I put on a Ralph Lauren vintage cable knit sweater and my Bass penny loafers today. Haven’t worn either in awhile!!!!
    I was thinking - I feel preppy today and I like it!!!!
    I love navy and pink. I wear pink a lot!!!! 😊

    • @mercedes523
      @mercedes523 11 āļŦāļĨāļēāļĒāđ€āļ”āļ·āļ­āļ™āļāđˆāļ­āļ™ +1

      Andrea, I remember Bass loafers. I had a pair in High School and I absolutely loved them. It was quite a sacrifice for my Mom because of the price.

    • @andreaf.6572
      @andreaf.6572 11 āļŦāļĨāļēāļĒāđ€āļ”āļ·āļ­āļ™āļāđˆāļ­āļ™ +1

      @@mercedes523 I never had Bass when I was youngerâ€Ķ. Bass was a luxury!!! I totally get it!!!! My loafers are probably 20 years old. I had them resoled about 2 years ago. 🙂🙂🙂

    • @EricaBallStyle
      @EricaBallStyle  11 āļŦāļĨāļēāļĒāđ€āļ”āļ·āļ­āļ™āļāđˆāļ­āļ™ +1

      I remember Bass loafers! I didn't have a pair back then either but so amazing that you still have them and resoled them Andrea!

  • @tanakribbs3583
    @tanakribbs3583 7 āļŦāļĨāļēāļĒāđ€āļ”āļ·āļ­āļ™āļāđˆāļ­āļ™ +2

    Love this explanation. I have been trying to figure out my style and also how boho fit in my style and elements. I love flared pants but fitted on top portion. I love a small dose of fringe and flared arms on a shirt. I always called it my hippie look but now I’m 60 and still love a piece of this style but I like to have fitted elements to show my shape and I’ve grown to love a blazer whether, more so for a casual look. I love the sandals but I don’t really wear that style anymore because I’m older. I don’t wear many floppy hats. I I have always loved earth tones but I thought maybe that was minimalist. I have loved this series and I think I have narrowed down somewhat to Classic, slightly edginess with a touch of boho. 😄

    • @EricaBallStyle
      @EricaBallStyle  7 āļŦāļĨāļēāļĒāđ€āļ”āļ·āļ­āļ™āļāđˆāļ­āļ™

      Thanks Tana! I'm glad this series helped you get a clearer picture of your style. I love how you combine all the elements to what feels authentic for you âĪ

  • @mercedes523
    @mercedes523 11 āļŦāļĨāļēāļĒāđ€āļ”āļ·āļ­āļ™āļāđˆāļ­āļ™ +6

    I consider Levi’s, light pink button down collar and loafers preppy. Also, anything monogrammed.

  • @sylvianavarro8035
    @sylvianavarro8035 11 āļŦāļĨāļēāļĒāđ€āļ”āļ·āļ­āļ™āļāđˆāļ­āļ™ +3

    I love this new series! I can't wait to see more styles!

    • @EricaBallStyle
      @EricaBallStyle  11 āļŦāļĨāļēāļĒāđ€āļ”āļ·āļ­āļ™āļāđˆāļ­āļ™

      Thanks so much Sylvia! 😊

  • @nikkilaundrie
    @nikkilaundrie 11 āļŦāļĨāļēāļĒāđ€āļ”āļ·āļ­āļ™āļāđˆāļ­āļ™ +1

    So excited to see you cover other aesthetics!

    • @EricaBallStyle
      @EricaBallStyle  11 āļŦāļĨāļēāļĒāđ€āļ”āļ·āļ­āļ™āļāđˆāļ­āļ™ +1

      Thanks Nicole!

  • @lulucottontails
    @lulucottontails 4 āļŦāļĨāļēāļĒāđ€āļ”āļ·āļ­āļ™āļāđˆāļ­āļ™

    Hi Erica, I would love you to do a series on fashion icons past and present, Jane Birkin, Anita Pallenberg, Jackie O, Ali McGraw, Victoria Beckham, also modern Parisian style/chic, glamorous grandmas, etc.

    • @EricaBallStyle
      @EricaBallStyle  4 āļŦāļĨāļēāļĒāđ€āļ”āļ·āļ­āļ™āļāđˆāļ­āļ™

      Thank you for this video suggestion!

  • @littlelady7843
    @littlelady7843 11 āļŦāļĨāļēāļĒāđ€āļ”āļ·āļ­āļ™āļāđˆāļ­āļ™ +4

    I lover preppy style . But I am more gravitated to Tyler Swift's preppy , girly style. Lots of preppy style skirts, dresses, sweaters.....The examples you used are quite representative. But I was a little surprised by Megan Markle. She doesn't give me a preppy vibe. Her style is more masculine and modern in my impression.

    • @EricaBallStyle
      @EricaBallStyle  11 āļŦāļĨāļēāļĒāđ€āļ”āļ·āļ­āļ™āļāđˆāļ­āļ™

      Thanks for your comment! Taylor is a great preppy style type. I used her in my What's Your Style video but wanted to show some other examples too. I see Megan as a preppy meets classic style but it also depends on which outfit you're looking at 😉

  • @emeraldradiancemadinamunawwara
    @emeraldradiancemadinamunawwara 11 āļŦāļĨāļēāļĒāđ€āļ”āļ·āļ­āļ™āļāđˆāļ­āļ™ +1

    Instant subscribe because you described your style the same way I do!

    • @EricaBallStyle
      @EricaBallStyle  11 āļŦāļĨāļēāļĒāđ€āļ”āļ·āļ­āļ™āļāđˆāļ­āļ™

      Thank you! Glad to have you here. 😊

  • @palomahealing5073
    @palomahealing5073 11 āļŦāļĨāļēāļĒāđ€āļ”āļ·āļ­āļ™āļāđˆāļ­āļ™

    Mine is: Classic Chic, but I love Preppy looks..like sweeter Vests, which I just ordered now and ordering more!!ðŸĨ°

  • @TheMary0831
    @TheMary0831 5 āļŦāļĨāļēāļĒāđ€āļ”āļ·āļ­āļ™āļāđˆāļ­āļ™ +1

    OK I thought I was more classic, but I def have a lot of preppy going on,

    • @EricaBallStyle
      @EricaBallStyle  5 āļŦāļĨāļēāļĒāđ€āļ”āļ·āļ­āļ™āļāđˆāļ­āļ™ +1

      You may be a bit of both Mary!

    • @TheMary0831
      @TheMary0831 5 āļŦāļĨāļēāļĒāđ€āļ”āļ·āļ­āļ™āļāđˆāļ­āļ™ +1

      @@EricaBallStyle I liked Jackie Bisset Kennedy's style, and Kathryn Hepburn, but I am petite (but slim). It's hard for me to find a way to get the same asthetic.

    • @EricaBallStyle
      @EricaBallStyle  5 āļŦāļĨāļēāļĒāđ€āļ”āļ·āļ­āļ™āļāđˆāļ­āļ™ +1

      @@TheMary0831 Both of those women have/had amazing style. Tailoring is key to making items fit properly. 90% of my clients need to have items tailored. Also looking at European brands as their sizing is smaller.

    • @TheMary0831
      @TheMary0831 5 āļŦāļĨāļēāļĒāđ€āļ”āļ·āļ­āļ™āļāđˆāļ­āļ™

      @@EricaBallStyle I just started having things tailored, mostly just taken up because being petite means most things are too long. I haven't done much else, though. Good to know about European brands. Thank you.

  • @cheryl3366
    @cheryl3366 11 āļŦāļĨāļēāļĒāđ€āļ”āļ·āļ­āļ™āļāđˆāļ­āļ™

    Great video series. I was hoping maybe you could help me. I was a pair of boots, 5 to 6 inch shank, low heel and soft leather. Little to no heel. I guess I would call a. Feminine army, edge but soft fit. Any brands come to mind. Thanks.

    • @EricaBallStyle
      @EricaBallStyle  11 āļŦāļĨāļēāļĒāđ€āļ”āļ·āļ­āļ™āļāđˆāļ­āļ™ +1

      Thanks Cheryl! Try Sam Edelman. They are great quality and price point and have some cool styles.

  • @pallasathena1555
    @pallasathena1555 5 āļŦāļĨāļēāļĒāđ€āļ”āļ·āļ­āļ™āļāđˆāļ­āļ™

    Whose style do I admire?
    Maleficent

  • @granthuling3235
    @granthuling3235 5 āļŦāļĨāļēāļĒāđ€āļ”āļ·āļ­āļ™āļāđˆāļ­āļ™

    If there was ever a style where jeans are not even on the table, it’s preppy.

  • @MorningClarity
    @MorningClarity 11 āļŦāļĨāļēāļĒāđ€āļ”āļ·āļ­āļ™āļāđˆāļ­āļ™ +1

    So "Preppy' is "French Chic"?

  • @celeste3735
    @celeste3735 8 āļŦāļĨāļēāļĒāđ€āļ”āļ·āļ­āļ™āļāđˆāļ­āļ™ +4

    Taylor Swift is preppy and fun. Got disappointed to see Reese and Meghan here, they make preppy super cliche and boring.

  • @AreYouKittenMeRtNow
    @AreYouKittenMeRtNow 3 āļŦāļĨāļēāļĒāđ€āļ”āļ·āļ­āļ™āļāđˆāļ­āļ™ +2

    I’m from the east coast, I don’t agree with this version at all 👀 and Meghan Markle ???? 😂😂 please!

    • @EricaBallStyle
      @EricaBallStyle  3 āļŦāļĨāļēāļĒāđ€āļ”āļ·āļ­āļ™āļāđˆāļ­āļ™

      I'm also from the east coast.

  • @zvezdoblyat
    @zvezdoblyat āļŦāļĨāļēāļĒāđ€āļ”āļ·āļ­āļ™āļāđˆāļ­āļ™

    This is not preppy... Slim jeans/skinny jeans is a travesty for this style imo. I feel like the women's version looks almost exactly the same as the men's but with different cuts and with dresses, skirts, and heels. If I find examples I'll leave them, but like other people here have said who live in the northern parts of America, this is not really classic preppy at all. Maybe a modern take.

    • @zvezdoblyat
      @zvezdoblyat āļŦāļĨāļēāļĒāđ€āļ”āļ·āļ­āļ™āļāđˆāļ­āļ™

      Yeah, I can't believe my own eyes and ears lol. Megan? A button up doesn't automatically make it preppy

    • @EricaBallStyle
      @EricaBallStyle  āļŦāļĨāļēāļĒāđ€āļ”āļ·āļ­āļ™āļāđˆāļ­āļ™

      @@zvezdoblyat People have different ideas about preppy depending on where you live. I grew up on the east coast when penny loafers were in. But after styling women for 17 years and living in Los Angeles, this feels like a modern preppy style to me.

  • @layde1
    @layde1 āļŦāļĨāļēāļĒāđ€āļ”āļ·āļ­āļ™āļāđˆāļ­āļ™ +1

    Meghan Markle??? ðŸ˜Ū A classic copycat who is a Princess Catherine wannabe.