Preppy Patty

So maybe you're a girl with classic taste, white button downs, and very neat, does that mean you're not fashionable? I  think not (see picture). I don't think there's anything wrong with dressing "preppy" or "classic," and there shouldn't be any negative connotations about that kind of style. Although I think my style is pretty diversified these days, I think I started off high school being a preppy dresser. I loved it.  I never understood why some girls thought you couldn't be young and preppy, like it was only for some sexy librarian or something. I get that preppy and classic may not be everyone's style, but if you're gravitating towards that go for it! Don't divert your style preferences just because you're young. A great way to wear white button downs is with black skinny pants, or more tapered pants or jeans. Let me tell you, an A line skirt or a pencil skirt can be a great style staple. You can pair them with simple white tees and black tanks. Also your button downs don't just have to be white, they can be striped or pastel colored with ruffles. A way to incorporate trend into your preppy look would be to spice it up with some awesome hipster glasses, --you've probably seen them everywhere--, cateye, geek chic whatev. So don't back down from your preppy style whether you're 35 or 17. Own your style. "A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous." - Coco Chanel