When the summer time comes around it can be really difficult to find clothes that are both cool enough for the summer and stylish. While many men adopt a scruffy look that is very undone this is not an appropriate look for everyone so where do you turn to find your look? The simple solution is the well-liked preppy look that’s been championed in the USA for many years,- the smart without trying look.
Ralph Lauren the Preppy Kings
Ralph Lauren have long been a champion of the preppy look, their distinctive take is a clean look with fresh bright colours. The trousers and shorts are time honored simple designs the colour comes from the tops, polo shirts and jumpers.
The preppy look is one that is without any doubt championed by the Americans and now a certain amount of Brits are keeping with the trend with shops like Jack Wills being at the forefront of this revolution. The main difference between the British and American preppy is that the Brits are still have a scruffy air even though they are meant to be looking smart.
The whole look signifies a clean living, on the exterior in any case, approach to life that is certainly very appealing to many and it means a lot of designer labels. Furthermore they symbolise a certain part of society so buying into these labels is likewise buying straight into a particular lifestyle. This is something which not everybody wants to be a part of but if you can’t take your preppy look to a totally different place then you will definitely be buying into this way of life.
Ralph Lauren Polo Shirts to be Cool
When you think of preppy styles you are inclined to think of chinos, blazers as well as the classic polo shirt. A polo shirt is a outstanding flexible item of clothing that you could put on with a substantial number of various clothes. There are so many different colours of polo shirts that you will absolutely be able to find one that fits in with the rest of your wardrobe. There are several diverse brands that have made their own version of the polo shirt like Lyle and Scott, Franklin and Marshall and Pretty Green but none more famous than the Ralph Lauren Polo shirt.
The polo player on the top left has become a representation of a specific life-style and it has been replicated by numerous different brands. The style varies in proportions but it is always there as a blazing emblem of the company for them and for the entire world to see. There have been many fakes of course with people seeking to buy into the life style.
In the cooler evenings a cardigan will complete the preppy look perfectly, a lightweight cashmere jumper would also work as an element of the look. You can drape a jumper simply over your shoulders or if it is a v neck you can wear it with your polo neck and still appear really dapper.
Lyle and Scott Bring the Golf Chic
If you want that British influence as a replacement of the all American look then look no further than brands like Lyle and Scott. The Polo shirt has its beginnings in Europe with Rene Lacoste being the first man to design and style and put on one to play tennis in. The Lyle and Scott polo shirt also has an logo on the top left of the t shirt that’s the iconic golden eagle, which is green for some of their most current golfing collections.
Lyle and Scott are one of the first Preppy British brands; they started out as a golfing brand designing smart sportswear. To this day their name is still associated with quality golf wear and tradition as well as young preppy men and now even the cool inner city boys are donning the ‘Golden Eagle’.
Lyle and Scott Boat Shoes to Finish the Look Off
Boat shoes have become incredibly popular this summer and they are on the catwalks all over the place, they are the perfect shoe to top off a pair of shorts or chinos and a polo shirt. A pair of boat shoes is incredibly comfy, the upper is either canvas or leather both of which wear well giving them a nice worn look that still manages to look classy.
There are lots of choices surrounding this particular look with a real focus on smart clean living and a mix of pastel colours and rich hues. It will suit most people but you will have to supply your own luxury boat and bubbly though!
