Let These 5 Preppy Icons Inspire Your Summer Wardrobe

How could one summer without preppy style? Don’t ask us — we don’t know. One (or 5) things we do know though, are 5 icons to turn to for preppy style inspo. Keep reading to see who they are and get inspired to try their looks yourself.

Inspired by CZ Guest’s Palm Beach Style

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Make elegant dressing easy with inspo from iconic socialite CZ Guest. Leave a lasting impression in clean cut styles with simple silhouettes to get that classic Palm Beach vibe.

Inspired by Brigitte Bardot’s Feminine Style

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Embrace your femininity through fashion with fitspo from Brigitte Bardot. Though Bardot could look amazing wearing anything, we are huge fans of her full skirts paired with fitted silhouettes. Accessorize with a headband and you’re done.

Inspired by Jane Birkin’s Effortless Style

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Effortless never goes out of style (even if it takes a lot of effort to actually put together). Turn heads in a simple pair of denim and a classic white tee — and maybe you’ll be a namesake for an iconic handbag too.

Inspired by Bianca Jagger’s Tailored Style

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Sophisticated yet glamorous blazers, trousers, and gowns are all Bianca Jagger staples. You would never catch Jagger in public without the perfect tailored pieces, which were sure to make a statement.

Inspired by JFK’s All American Style

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Nothing says classic American style like a crisp white button down, a trusty pair of khaki shorts or trousers, and a classic loafer or boat shoe. Need some inspo? JFK is your guy.

Home Style

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If you want your home to match the preppy vibe, adorn it with accents and decor that you’d be sure to find in an East Coast beach house. We’re talking nautical motifs, hints of paisley, and preppy inspired… well, anything.

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Written by Rue Staff