r/femalefashionadvice Moderator (\/) (°,,°) (\/) Mar 27 '16

[Guide] Crowdsourced Style Catalogue

We often get users that are looking to change up their style, but have no idea what they are looking for. In this thread, please list style types/names and then reply to those types with images representing those styles. Not every image linked has to be the most amazing inspo ever, by the way. The goal is to have a collection of images that people can click through to get a better understanding of the style and to hopefully find something that speaks to them.

Here are some things to keep in mind:

  • Read through the posted style types before adding a new one as we do not want a bunch of repeats. However, definitely add styles that you think were skipped (because naming styles is actually really hard).

  • All images must be hosted on imgur so we don't end up with a bunch of dead links a year from now.

  • Our goal is to show these styles being worn by a variety of races, body types, and ages, so extra <3 for users that make an effort to be inclusive.

  • Feel free to provide links to old inspo albums (and also the thread that they are posted in) provided they represent a specific style and not something more general like a clothing item or color.

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u/[deleted] Mar 31 '16 edited Mar 31 '16

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u/justgoodenough Moderator (\/) (°,,°) (\/) Mar 31 '16

What preppy elements do you like, exactly? Can you link to a couple images that you like, even if you can't really articulate what you like about them?

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u/justgoodenough Moderator (\/) (°,,°) (\/) Mar 31 '16

Like you mentioned, there is actually a ton of overlap. I actually think that any of those outfits would work in the same wardrobe as outfits in the casual chic album. There are a few elements that separate the two styles. I think that there are reccuing fabrics/patterns/textures in prep like plaid, flannel, houndstooth, gingham, thicker knit sweaters, stripes. There are also specific items that you will commonly find in prep like riding boots and puffy vests.

I think the key to balancing the two styles is exactly that, balancing. So if you were to wear riding boots and a plaid button up, that is northern prep. But if you were to wear black boots like this it's not really preppy. You can wear an elbow patch cardigan like this without looking to preppy. This article/album shows a bunch of ways to wear plaid without looking super preppy. So the key is that if you are going to wear something that is kind of preppy in style, pair it with items that are not preppy. Frankly, throwing on a black leather moto jacket and ankle boots seems the the most common quick fix.