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

What Is Gen-Z’s Take on Preppy? According to TikToker Alexandra Ballard, preppy is officially back—but it’s not just a revival of collegiate sweaters and boat shoes straight out of an ‘80s ...

Here are the best preppy clothing brands on the market. Shop the preppy aesthetic from popular brands like Ralph Lauren, J.Crew, Lands' End, and more.

JW Anderson and Uniqlo Just Dropped a Modern Preppy Collection of Our Dreams Oxford shirts, rugby shirts, and denim are all getting a fresh update for 2025.

A-hed ‘Look, Muffy, a Book for Us.’ The 1980s Preppy Handbook Is Again a Must-Read. Aspiration and nostalgia have people reaching for an old classic. Socks or no socks with the boat shoes?

A guide to the new definition of preppy, because preppy doesn’t mean what you think it means anymore Preppy no longer means polos and plaids.