The Preppy Look Is Hitting RN—These J.Crew Sale Finds Perfectly Depict the Trend
Preppy fashion, derived from the style found at preparatory schools, has kind of a bad rep. Or rather, it has strayed from what it originally looked like and toward obnoxious whale embroidery and an overabundance of gingham. But that's not really what preppy fashion is, and J.Crew—specifically under the helm of its head of womenswear design, Olympia Gayot—has been among the handful of brands to remind people of its origins and fashion codes. Think oxford button-down shirts, classic penny loafers, corduroy, and cable-knit sweaters. It's far more classic than many think.
If you, like me, are far more inclined to dress preppy in this more timeless version of the aesthetic, then today's your lucky day. Right now, J.Crew is hosting a sitewide Black Friday sale that's stocked with everything one could ever need to achieve the preppy look in 2023. From Breton tees to Mary Jane flats, cashmere knits to trench coats, the 31 sale finds below will help you to rediscover true preppy fashion.
Eliza Huber is an NYC-based senior fashion editor who specializes in trend reporting, brand discovery, and the intersection of sports and fashion. She joinedBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing in 2021 from Refinery29, the job she took after graduating with a business degree from the University of Iowa. She's launched two columns, Let's Get a Room and Ways to Wear; profiled Dakota Fanning, Diane Kruger, Katie Holmes, Gracie Abrams, and Sabrina Carpenter; and reported on everything from the relationship between Formula One and fashion to the top runway trends each season. Eliza lives on the Upper West Side and spends her free time researching F1 fashion imagery for her side Instagram accounts @thepinnacleoffashion and @f1paddockfits, watching WNBA games, and scouring The RealReal for discounted Prada.
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