The Prep Story

A couples daily musings on all things preppy. Often answers questions, gives advice, and reviews. An “older” and more refined preppy blog.

2. Unabashedly Prep

Run by fashion photographer F.E Castleberry. Published in GQ and in Preppy: Cultivating Ivy Style. Site is separated into multiple categories, so he often covers everything. Special mention to the “prep essentials” section which covers everything needed to be the perfect prep. He also has a tumblr, twitter, and pinterest account.

3. The College Prep

Run by a preppy Georgetown student called Carly. Posts anything from study, fashion, travel tips to preppy products or give-aways. Carly also writes a newsletter called “Prep Talk”, and has published a book called “The Freshman 50”. Most recently, she published a digital lifestyle magazine called “Sweet Lemon Magazine”. The College Prep is definite necessity in any preppy girls life!

4. Social Primer

Featured in Vanity Fair, GQ, Elle, NY Times, Wall Street Journal (shall I go on?), K Cooper is a bow-tie designer. He primarily works with Brooks Brothers, check out an article on him here, and is pretty much the ultimate preppy socialite. He recently published a book called the “Bill of Rites for the American Man”. His website includes a ‘best dressed’ section, as well as fashion tips and guides on etiquette and grooming. He’s the ultimate preppy male guide.

5. Of Rogues and Gentlemen

The official Brooks Brothers blog, with the tagline “style advice, tips, and essentials for the modern man”. Special shout out to the frequently updated “Ask Brooks” section, where men ask for fashion advice and receive answers from “Brooks” himself! Great place to come to for style tips, but also just ‘everyday’ tips.

6. Valet Mag

Not only is their website design visually appealing, but so is their content. Directed towards preppy (but mostly classic and clean) males, Valet provides advice on:

Style (trends, products, how-to’s)
Grooming (skin care, fragrances, how-to’s)
Living (Space, Food&Drink, Travel)
Personal Shopper (Sales&Deals, Shops Directory) and
The Handbook (Cars, Clothes, Etiquette, Food&Drink, etc)

Essentially, Valet.com is your style valet for being the perfect gentleman.

6. The Trad

I’m not exactly sure what the point of the blog is, but I come to the Trad to look for vintage pictures and styles. Ranging from the 50s to the 90s, the Trad provides an insight into vintage fashion and lifestyle with a preppy edge. It’s a great source for quotes, reviews, and pictures.

7. Fashion is Freedom

You heard it here first ladies and gentleman. Zoe is a genius. Her blog covers every aspect of preppy life: fashion, fashion events, preppy ‘must haves’, political pieces, and more. Her blog is clean, professional, and easy to navigate. She keeps it light, and is always up to date. Zoe is a ‘must see’.

8. Chevron and Stripes

I like how this blog focuses more on patterns and home decor. I’m all about bringing the preppy lifestyle into your home, and this blog is really informative in terms of where to buy things. They also do a lot of give aways (which involve liking their facebook and telling them where you’d put certain products). It’s a great blog to check out if you are looking for some inspiration.

9. It’s Official (Lily Davenport)

I love Lily. I follow her on Twitter, Tumblr, and Instagram. I love that her blog is for the ‘younger’ prep, and that she keeps it simple. She shops at a lot of the same places I do, and has a small obsession with anchors (like we all do!). She’s a college student, and I love that it influences her work. I also feel like that makes her more relatable (at least for me). Definitely worth checking out. I also love the OOTD’s that she does on Instagram.

10. The Beauty Department

It’s not exactly a preppy website, but its a website I believe all girls should keep track of. They offer simple step-by-step tutorials for hair, make up, and nails. A lot of the pictures that I post about nail polish come from their website. What I love most is the pictures, and how they are careful to show you each and every step. A definite “must” for any prepster!

@teaganrae (My personal account)
@katespadeny - Kate Spade NY Account
@FECastleberry - Unabashedly Prep twitter
@BowsandBoats - An East Coast Style Guide
@Preposity - Notes on preppy style and culture
@BostonGentleman
@thecollegeprepster - Carly, carly, carly!
@Sir_Jacks - Essential for the preppy boy
@KielJP - I don’t think this needs a summary!
@totalfratmove - Just for the occasional prep inspired laugh
@YesImWaspy - Can be slightly offensive, but always brings a giggle
@PreppyGator - Offers fashion advice and more
@BostonMo - An outrageously preppy gay boy from Boston
@PostFratProblem - Classy, refined.. No I’m kidding. But very amusing
@BrooksBrothers - “Timeless tweets in real time”
@Southern_Gents_ - The twitter account of Southern Gentleman
@TraditionalGent - Amusing and short tweets. The thoughts of a traditional gent
@CountryClubProb - Parody account for wealthy, preppy people who are members of a country club.
@SocialPrimer - Gives a lot of fashion advice for men
A “we follow” list of Preppy Twitter accounts can be found here.

Tumblrs

There are so many of these that I didn’t take the time to link to them. I’m sure (since we’re all on tumblr!) you know how to look them up or add their name into your URL. Some of my favourites are underlined.

TrentPrep
TheModernGent
WaspyYouth
ThePastelPrince
KateSpadeNY
Prepfection
PrepDaddy
Classical-Kit
Northern-Southerner
Whenindoubtwearredd
Pleasurablerevelation
SweetLittleSnippets
Hampshire-Prep
SperryandSeersucker
Dangerouslydebonair
Preston-Alexander
IvyInspired
SirJacks
APrepAndALady
TheYounGentleman
Fuckyeahclassyandsexy
IvyWay
PrepTige
TheWaspsNest
TheClassMaster
IamJordan
PrepAganda
JaneAustenPrepster
Preppy-Youth
Imthatguyy
TheAmericanLegacy
TisClassy