That said, there's no reason not to mix things up. A brightly colored ... and your favorite statement bag for a complete look. Who says preppy can't be comfy? The next time you feel like rocking ...

Preppy style is also about tailoring, which is why a collar detail is key to achieving the look. Whether it's a barn jacket-style (a favorite of the British royals) leather pop or a pinstripe ...

It's very simple things. It's a lot of textures ... needed to be somewhat sophisticated and relaxed and preppy, and that's what the look encapsulated. The idea of prep is a true constant through ...

However, if you take a close look at the actress’ roots ... The 12-year-old looked so grown up and stylish in the preppy-chic outfit she wore to a bridal event supporting her aunt Savannah ...

but trust that Holmes always has an eye for these things. The green strap of her bag ended up winking to the foliage in her hand, and the pattern was different enough from the shirt so as not to be an ...

You might have seen videos of the preppy bob doing the rounds; like so many other things in your beauty routine ... “It’s supposed to look groomed rather than rigidly styled,” says Reed.

The Image Direct Katie Holmes was spotted on the streets of NYC in a preppy, but casual ensemble ... but trust that Holmes always has an eye for these things. The green strap of her bag ended ...