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    How can I make a simple wardrobe look preppy and interesting?
    Sheila A. Anderson
    Sheila A. Anderson
    Certified Image Consultant & International Branding Icon
    Sheila A. Anderson is a Certified Image Consultant, International Branding Icon, and the Founder of Image Power Play, an impression management and personal branding company. With over three decades of experience, she specializes in empowering corporate professionals to raise their personal image to meet the value of their brand. Sheila is a Certified Image Consultant with The Image Resource Network and a Certified Universal Style Consultant with The Universal Style International. Sheila is a member of the C-Suite Network Advisors and the author of the book, I.C.U., The Comprehensive Guide to Breathing Life Back Into Your Personal Brand.
    Sheila A. Anderson
    Certified Image Consultant & International Branding Icon
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    Play with textures. Incorporating different fabrics into your outfit can add some variety and give you a more dynamic look. Combining nubby, casual fabrics with dressier shiny materials can instantly give an otherwise dull outfit some style.
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    What colors are best for a preppy look?
    Sheila A. Anderson
    Sheila A. Anderson
    Certified Image Consultant & International Branding Icon
    Sheila A. Anderson is a Certified Image Consultant, International Branding Icon, and the Founder of Image Power Play, an impression management and personal branding company. With over three decades of experience, she specializes in empowering corporate professionals to raise their personal image to meet the value of their brand. Sheila is a Certified Image Consultant with The Image Resource Network and a Certified Universal Style Consultant with The Universal Style International. Sheila is a member of the C-Suite Network Advisors and the author of the book, I.C.U., The Comprehensive Guide to Breathing Life Back Into Your Personal Brand.
    Sheila A. Anderson
    Certified Image Consultant & International Branding Icon
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    The preppy style is often associated with brighter colors, but you should focus more on wearing colors that flatter your skin tone. To figure out what colors work best for you, get a strip of silver fabric, and a strip of gold fabric. Lay the strips down on opposite shoulders and then cross your arms to put a hand over each strip. Notice which hand looks smoother. The fabric color underneath your smoother-looking indicates whether your skin works better with cooler or warmer colors!
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    Can I buy my clothes at a second hand store?
    Samantha L. Campbell
    Samantha L. Campbell
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    Secondhand stores are great for finding inexpensive, brand name preppy clothes. Keep your eye out for deals on popular designers, which can be discounted at 75% or more at thrift stores and secondhand stores. Remember, no one will know where you bought your clothes unless you tell them!
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    Is archery a preppy sport?
    Samantha L. Campbell
    Samantha L. Campbell
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    Definitely! Sports like archery and fencing are preppy because they have an "old world" style to them that preps appreciate. Archery takes a lot of skill and practice and can help you build upper body strength and hand-eye coordination.
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    Do I have to buy all name brand items? I have a bad habit of only sticking to expensive clothing even though it's in my budget. It really dictates my wardrobe.
    Samantha L. Campbell
    Samantha L. Campbell
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    You don't have to buy brand name items to get a preppy look. Because preppy designers are so popular, there are often less expensive alternatives that have a similar look to pieces made by big brands. Stores like Target, T.J. Maxx, H&M, Forever21, and Old Navy have inexpensive alternatives to brand names which will help you save some money and stick to your budget.
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    Do I have to be girly in order to be preppy?
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    Preppy girls are known for their classic, timeless looks, which mostly consist of "girly" pieces.
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    Can I have a nickname and still be preppy?
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    Community Answer
    Of course! Preppy people often give each other nicknames.
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    Would me doing gymnastics be a preppy sort of thing?
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    Yes! Wearing cute pattered leotards and matching scrunchies will add a preppy touch to your look.
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