How to Use preppy in a Sentence

preppy

1 of 2 noun

• Preppies, and the preppy look, had been around for decades.
  — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 17 Apr. 2022
• Ben went the preppy route in a brown button-down paired with simple black pants and a belt.
  — Sabrina Park, Harper's BAZAAR, 12 Aug. 2021
• But Tommy Hilfiger was breaking preppy norms all the way back in the ’90s.
  — Los Angeles Times, 9 Nov. 2022
• At the photo call for the film today, Stewart went more preppy in a red Chanel tweed two-piece set.
  — Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 25 May 2022
• On Tuesday, the model was snapped walking the streets of New York City in a look that was a dash preppy, a bit grunge, and a whole lot of cool.
  — Barry Samaha, Harper's BAZAAR, 15 Oct. 2020
• Tip: pair these with socks — glittery or knitted — for a retro preppy feel.
  — Pema Bakshi, refinery29.com, 23 May 2022
• The top-of-the-line kids’ wear that Maisonette sells has tended to tip towards an air of elegance and preppy cool—and would often come with a price tag to match.
  — Janelle Randazza, USA TODAY, 25 June 2021
• These have a sporty-preppy appearance that goes with most outfits.
  — Sian Babish, chicagotribune.com, 8 Oct. 2020
• Just ask Olivia Rodrigo, who has made the skirt suit her preppy, punky signature.
  — Steff Yotka, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2021
• Between the oh-so-flattering silhouette, the preppy pleats, and red and blue piping along the hem, this flirty number is bound to be a hit.
  — Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 24 Nov. 2022
• What was more important to the Abercrombie essence is that by the late ’90s, the preppy-as-icon had become a signifier of the one percent.
  — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 17 Apr. 2022
• Yang in his preppy overcoat and button-down, surrounded by a diverse crowd of scraggly haired cool kids.
  — Washington Post, 1 June 2021
• Celebrity spectators are known to dress to the nines for the games, bringing forward their most polished—and preppy—ensembles for the occasion.
  — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 22 June 2022
• But the preppy as signifier, as advertising icon, as the image of who everyone wanted to be didn’t come to the fore until the 1980s.
  — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 17 Apr. 2022
• Cargoes hit an improbable sweet spot of preppy, punk, and skater culture.
  — Gilad Edelman, Wired, 18 Aug. 2021
• On one side, a large audience pressed around a group of preppy-looking young men wearing plaid shirts, windbreakers, khakis, and sunglasses.
  — Luke Mogelson, The New Yorker, 15 Jan. 2021
• Some are cropped cardigans destined to be slung over a high-rise, baggy jean; others are chunky crewnecks for preppy layering over crisp shirting.
  — Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 23 Aug. 2022
• The actress curated a selection of her favorite picks in all categories from the brand and walked into the fete in a look that gave a nod to both preppy '90s fashion and motocross-meets-rocker style.
  — Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 15 Dec. 2022
• Case in point: Prince George sported a preciously preppy striped sweater on an outing to the London Palladium with his parents and siblings.
  — Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 11 Dec. 2020
• These masks, which come in black and two different preppy patterns, are made of 100% cotton and recycled materials.
  — Elizabeth Wallace, CNN Underscored, 5 Nov. 2020
• There is a honeymoon couple played by Alexandra Daddario and Jake Lacy, who is unnervingly good as a spoiled preppy whose masculinity is threatened when they’re put in the wrong suite.
  — BostonGlobe.com, 9 July 2021
• The actress was photographed out and about in Beverly Hills wearing a Versace abstract striped cardigan sweater with a white oversized shirtdress, creating a preppy, cinched silhouette.
  — Shelby Ying Hyde, Harper's BAZAAR, 7 Apr. 2021
• This Carlton is completely unlike the preppy, uptight, Tom Jones-loving, jitterbugging snob of yesteryear.
  — Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 14 Feb. 2022
• The historic Maine property recently underwent a complete gut renovation to turn the outdated accommodations into a true preppy maximalist dream.
  — Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 1 Sep. 2021
• This South Florida destination has an undeniable preppy glam aesthetic.
  — Alexis Bennett, Vogue, 16 June 2022
• Preppies, and the preppy look, had been around for decades.
  — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 17 Apr. 2022
• Ben went the preppy route in a brown button-down paired with simple black pants and a belt.
  — Sabrina Park, Harper's BAZAAR, 12 Aug. 2021
• But Tommy Hilfiger was breaking preppy norms all the way back in the ’90s.
  — Los Angeles Times, 9 Nov. 2022
• At the photo call for the film today, Stewart went more preppy in a red Chanel tweed two-piece set.
  — Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 25 May 2022
• On Tuesday, the model was snapped walking the streets of New York City in a look that was a dash preppy, a bit grunge, and a whole lot of cool.
  — Barry Samaha, Harper's BAZAAR, 15 Oct. 2020

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preppy

2 of 2 adjective

• Blink and Calloway is in high school, pining for the preppy glitz of the Ivy League.
  — Becca Rothfeld, Washington Post, 22 June 2023
• The logo patch gives it a preppy touch, but the cropped fit and ribbed sleeves are ready for sport mode.
  — Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 6 Oct. 2022
• Pair with a crisp white button down and loafers for a preppy vibe.
  — Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 1 Dec. 2022
• Pair these with a navy blue blazer and boat shoes for a preppy look.
  — Larry Stansbury, Essence, 11 Apr. 2024
• The style—which favors white, navy, red and green—is neat, preppy and very leggy.
  — Rebecca Malinsky, WSJ, 8 July 2022
• For a classic look on the court, this tennis dress brings the preppy power.
  — Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 29 July 2022
• Throw them over a slinky tank top or preppy polo, or wear them with a silky midi skirt and over-the-knee boots.
  — Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2023
• For the lunch date, Swift had on a light blue sweater, a preppy pleated skirt, and a pair of Reformation loafers, per the brand.
  — Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 26 Mar. 2024
• Nothing screams preppy fall like a chic pair of riding boots.
  — Erika Reals Published, Peoplemag, 28 Oct. 2022
• The tall, easygoing novice wore a preppy look composed of a gray sweater vest over a white T-shirt, black slacks and a pair of shiny black shoes.
  — Carlos Aguilar, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2023
• Founded over 125 years ago, the buzzy retail chain was known back in the day for its preppy clothing and logo tees.
  — Brittany Natale, Woman's Day, 20 June 2023
• All of those preppy, good-boy undertones are out the window.
  — Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2022
• The three-quarter button down style gives the top a slice of preppy, tomboy-ish flair that meshes well with Holmes’ trainers.
  — Kayla Blanton, Peoplemag, 31 Oct. 2023
• Coastal grandmother style is beachy and preppy, but laid back.
  — Vivi Smilgius, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Aug. 2023
• Pepper, who is fifty-one, looked boyish and preppy in a polo shirt.
  — Jane Mayer, The New Yorker, 6 Aug. 2022
• Powell wore a crisp blue ensemble and Sweeney wore a preppy black minidress for the stylish outing.
  — Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 12 Dec. 2023
• Even fashion’s cool kids have taken to tinkering with the staid codes of preppy style.
  — Kareem Rashed, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2022
• Style with simple jewelry, a good pair of jeans, and loafers for a polished, preppy feel.
  — Nicola Fumo, Peoplemag, 5 Feb. 2023
• Made from a blend of polyester, rayon, and spandex, the super-lightweight frock comes in navy and pink, adding a preppy twist with a collar.
  — Teddy Minford, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Feb. 2023
• The plates were the jumping-off point for everything in this preppy and sweet dining room designed by Cara Fox.
  — Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, 21 Nov. 2022
• Why, argyle, of course — that preppy pattern found on socks and sweaters, and an apt name for the latest kooky spy caper from Matthew Vaughn.
  — Peter Debruge, Variety, 31 Jan. 2024
• The next image showed the pair on a golf course, looking preppy casual on the green under blue skies and full sunshine.
  — Marisa Sullivan, Peoplemag, 2 June 2023
• At Dsquared2, they were shown colors and prints and layered, Kenzo’s were preppy and monochrome.
  — Irene Kim, Vogue, 9 July 2022
• To steal her preppy-chic look, wear your long, blonde hair down and make sure to carry around a designer handbag at all times.
  — Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 6 June 2022
• There’s a reason she was cast as a popular, preppy type in her two first major roles.
  — Amy Kaufman, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2023
• Trucker hat, chill but with a gown, diamonds, and preppy.
  — Kyle Lamar Rice, Rolling Stone, 12 Sep. 2023
• The quaint check pattern reads modern instead of country cottage thanks to the preppy lime green and turquoise accents.
  — Molly Miller, House Beautiful, 21 June 2023
• Refresh your office button-down with this style from the beloved preppy brand Vineyard Vines.
  — Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 14 Feb. 2024
• Sydney Sweeney is bringing back headbands, and not in a preppy Blair Waldorf way.
  — Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 4 Oct. 2023
• Hadid threw the preppy shirt over a black crop top, teaching us a lesson in low-key layering.
  — Claire Harmeyer, Peoplemag, 22 Apr. 2023

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