A+ Styles to Rock the Preppy Trend This Fall

If there were a test on style, you'd ace it with these preppy plaids, mini skirt, blazers, loafers, and more.

By Carly Shihadeh Aug 29, 2022 10:40 PMTags
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If there were a test on style, you'd ace it right now by dressing like a preppy school girl. Think Gossip Girl, Clueless vibes, but updated for 2022 à la Maude Apatow's Lexi in Euphoria with platform loafers, cropped sweater vests, oversized blazers, and plaid micro skirts. If you've ever wanted to go to private school so you can style your uniform like Serena and Blair, now is the time. Bonus: these outfits are dress code violation-free.  

Recent outfits worn by celebrities like Hailey Bieber, Dua Lipa, Olivia Rodrigo, Maude Apatow and Zoey Deutch are all the preppy inspiration we need for the season ahead. This trend is here for fall, but we think it's here to stay, as the prints and styles are perfect to style in winter and beyond.

Scroll below for sweater vests, blazers, high socks, loafers, and more preppy styles from AmazonSKIMS, Rowing Blazers, H&M, and more that will earn you an A+ in fashion. 

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Jacquard-knit Sweater Vest

Sweater vests are everywhere right now, probably due to the fact that Hailey Bieber and Olivia Rodrigo have them in their closet rotation. This one comes in five colors. 

Grlasen Women Casual Elegant Long Sleeve Oversized Lapel Blazers Open Front Solid Work Office Jacket Blazer

Pair this trending oversized blazer with a plaid mini skirt, tights or high socks, and loafers this fall. 

Britney Low-Rise Skirt

If you ever secretly wanted to go to a school with uniforms so you could dress like the characters in Gossip Girl, this pleated skirt is for you. 

SweatyRocks Women's Plaid Geo Sleeveless V Neck Knit Crop Top Sweater Vest

This sweater vest is giving all the Cher vibes which is perfect because she's the fictional queen of the preppy trend. 

Circus by Sam Edelman Women's Emelia Loafer

These adorable loafers also come in black, burgundy, and a unique orchid color. They'll all work perfectly with your other preppy styles this season.

American Apparel Women's Plaid Tennis Skirt

A classic plaid mini skirt is the perfect modern way to rock the preppy school girl trend. 

Slouch Sock

You can't go wrong with the quality and comfort of SKIMS

Women's Over The Knee High Socks Knee Socks

A pair of white high socks is the perfect way to complete your preppy look. 

Emmy Mini Menswear Skort

We love a Free People style that's on sale. Rock this mini skort without the stress of having to pull it down or strategically cross your legs when you sit down. 

Women's Fisherman Cable Knit Sweater Vest

Pair this sweater vest with a mini skirt to rock the trend like Olivia Rodrigo.

Riley Loafer Patent Black

Pair these loafers with high socks or tights for a chic, trendy look.

Warm & Wonderful Women's Sheep Sweater

It's giving pretty and preppy in pink!

Elodie Plaid Mini Skirt

Here's another plaid mini skirt we think you'll love that will keep you on-trend this season. Pair it with chunky loafers and a blazer to complete the look.

Floerns Women's Sleeveless Round Neck Cute Strawberry Sweater Vest Crop Shirt Top

The preppy trend is nothing if not playful, so this strawberry sweater vest is the perfect addition to your wardrobe this fall. 

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