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New Preppy is the wiki's name for what is deemed "preppy" but is extremely different from the original use of the term Preppy. Preppiness (the original use of the term) is associated with the upper and upper-middle class of Britain and New England, as their children attend preparatory school. However, as upper-class daughters deviated from the aesthetic to whatever is popular, the name remained despite the aesthetic change. Now, preppy can be used for anything popular amongst such young women. (While the original Preppy is an aesthetic used for both men and women, contemporary usage of the term is typically only for women.)[1]
This aesthetic can refer to both fashion style and the personality or demeanor of outgoing and popular young women. It is popular on TikTok, Instagram, Pinterest and online design games such as Roblox. It could be described as trendy, cheerful and luxurious. This style is associated with women who are popular in school and can often be seen being worn by sorority sisters in a college setting. It is often associated with the stereotype of "mean girls" and rich, popular cliques because of its association with generational wealth and use in film and media.
It is commonly confused with Softies or Preppy itself.
History[]
Blair Waldorf could never 😭 -2000s -preppy
A comedic short about how Preppy styles changed over the years
As previously discussed, Preppy came from the way Ivy school upper-class students would dress, which is influenced by the fact that their social circles were tight and the fact that these wealthy families lived in New England and encouraged certain jobs, activities, and mannerisms that indicated their status.
Traces of the original meaning of the aesthetic can still be found in this new usage of the term. Like the upper-class families who still hold the Preppy aesthetic, Popular Preppy girls still share the active lifestyle and social expectations of the original use. The summer fashions of the original Preps, specifically the use of pastels and tennis-inspired clothing.
However, the new Preppy branches out in 2019 with a whole new look
Visual[]
The new Preppy visual aesthetic is influenced by the VSCO and Preppy aesthetics, hence the Preppy part of their name. New Preppies tend to associate the Evil Eye with their outfits as well, but some don't know the meaning behind it. Common motifs and patterns include, but are not limited to:
- Pastel and bright colors
- Animal print (ex. cheetah, leopard, giraffe)
- Brand logos and patterns such as Nike and Lululemon
- Roller Rabbit patterns (especially the pink monkey)
- Tie-dye
- Pink cowgirl hats
- Stars
- Lightning bolts
- Smiley faces
- Hearts
- Evil Eye
- Decorative patches
- Oversized sweaters and shirts
- Ruffled sleeves and skirts
- Stripes (Aviator Nation sweatpants)
Social media-worthy pictures are edited using natural and bright filters.
Fashion[]
Popular clothing pieces from brands like Aviator Nation, Lululemon, LoveShackFancy, and Roller Rabbit can be inaccessible to the average teenage girl due to their high price, so knockoffs and dupes from stores (often of the fast fashion variety) like Amazon and SHEIN are popular.
Girls generally wear:
Dresses and Skirts[]
- Beachy/boho dresses
- Printed skirts
Shirts/Tops[]
- Crop tops
- Baggy T-shirts
- Graphic T-shirts
- Band T-shirts
- Tank tops
- Swiftly Tech tops (Lululemon)
- Align Tanks (Lululemon)
Pants[]
- Shorts (often denim and/or in white)
- High wasted baggy jeans
- Patterned jeans
- Sweatpants
- Leggings
- Nike Pros
- Butterfly shorts
- Hottie Hots (Lululemon)
Hoodies/Sweaters[]
- Graphic hoodies
- Baggy sweatshirts
Shoes[]
- Nike shoes
- Crocs (usually white)
- Golden Goose shoes
- Brightly colored or black Converse sneakers
Accessories[]
- Stoney Clover Lane pouches (often with patches)
- Lululemon belt bags (typically in black or white and occasionally in pink)
- Backpacks
- The North Face
- Nike
- Lululemon
- Necklaces
- Gold necklaces (often shaped into lightning bolts and hearts)
- Kendra Scott necklaces
- Bracelets
- Pura Vida
- Clay bead bracelets
- Kendra Scott
- Anklets
- Clay disc bead jewelry
- Pura vida
- Glasses
- Plastic heart shaped glasses (often in pink)
- Sunglasses
- Fake round glasses
Pajamas[]
- Roller Rabbit prints
- Silk pajamas
There is no section for the male counterpart because they are not as popular and are rare to find, so not much is known about them.
Music[]
Preppy girls love to listen to summer music and pop music. Lots of preppies are big Swifties (Taylor Swift fans), Livies (Olivia Rodrigo fans), Carpenters (Sabrina Carpenter fans), and Tater Tots (Tate McRae fans). Preppies choose to use the following songs in their TikTok audios:
Songs[]
- Good 4 U by Olivia Rodrigo
- Greedy by Tate McRae
- Espresso by Sabrina Carpenter
- So High School by Taylor Swift
- Style by Taylor Swift
- Exes by Tate McRae
- Taste by Sabrina Carpenter
- Last Night by Morgan Wallen
- When it Rains it Pours by Luke Combs
- hole in the bottle by Kelsea Ballerini
- I Remember Everything by Zach Bryan and Kacey Musgraves
Artists[]
- Taylor Swift
- Olivia Rodrigo
- Sabrina Carpenter
- Tate McRae
- Morgan Wallen
- Zach Bryan
Activities[]
- Hanging out with friends
- Going to the beach or pool
- Shopping
- Travelling
- Posting on social media
- Watching movies and television
- Painting
- Playing sports
Media[]
- Gossip Girl
- Dance Moms
- Gilmore Girls
- The Baby-Sitters Club
- Pitch Perfect
- Mamma Mia
- Legally Blonde
- Mean Girls
- The Parent Trap
- Outerbanks
Brands/Stores[]
- Kendra Scott
- Pura Vida
- Sassy Shortcake
- Golden Goose
- Starfit
- Roller Rabbit
- SheIn
- Aviator Nation
- Golden Goose
- Loveshackfancy
- Lululemon
- Stoney Clover Lane (accessories)
- Zara
- Urban Outfitters
- Aerie
- American Eagle
- Hollister
- Hydroflask
- Stanley
- Sephora
- Ulta Beauty
- Pink Palm Puff
- Brandy Melville
Quotes[]
Preppies tend to say the following:
- "Bestie!"
- "Love ya!"
- "XOXO <3"
- "Fun!"
- "You are golden!"
- "An iced coffee a day keeps the bad vibes away!"
- "Ding-dong, your opinion is wrong!"
- "Self-love"
- "The way you speak to yourself matters."
- "Did I imagine it?"
- "I hadn't thought of it like that..."
- "Girlypop”
- "Cool!"
- "Slayy!"
Criticism[]
Sometimes, participants of this aesthetic get hate for their toxic behavior and their resemblance to That Girl. They also get a lot of hate for being stereotyped as rich white girls who are spoiled, having too many skincare products and/or living in grand apartments/mansions near coastal areas for the sake of capturing beach views.
Resources[]
External links to help get a better understanding of this aesthetic:
Gallery[]
