Somewhat Abashedly Prep.
I have a long history of really hating “prep”. From growing up in a small town in Rural Vermont where “prep” was synonymous with “stupid jocky douchebag” to being a thrift jockey in southern Maine and being told I’m not “authentic” enough because I don’t own 500 birds eye sweaters and have the wrong brand of boat shoe.
As a (former) punk, I’ve always tried to blaze my own trail. Consequently I eschewed prep (and many other potential stylistic options) because that lifestyle was not mine, and I didn’t want it to be (plus I was raised Catholic, so I’m ordered by God to set fire to Protestants… right?) Prep wasn’t me, so it wasn’t for me maaaaan.
However, thanks to the internet I get to see that I was 100% wrong.
For better or worse, styles traditionally reserved for one social group aren’t as tightly bound to lifestyle anymore. Stylistic movements like Black Ivy or Japanese Americana, can re-purpose prep staples to their own ends without the lifestyle trappings, why can’t I?
So here’s to embracing the preppy side. You can’t stay an angry punk forever.
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Thrifted:
Lerner Shop Wool Tennis Sweater (Made in the British Crown Colony of Hong Kong) - $4
Custom? (no tags) OCBD - $5
UNIQLO jeans - $11.20
Sebago Penny Loafers - $7 ($8?)
Also, RIP my sunglasses which came into Salvation Army with me and then vanished at some point. I’m glad I only buy knockoffs.
