Fast Fashion Preppy Special
Tatty school satchels, bookish outfits, NHS-style vintage glasses, blazers and boyish brogues - the cool kids on the block are sporting a contemporary preppy look. Refreshingly so, it is not a trend that has sprung entirely from the catwalk (although Marc Jacobs and Luella may have something to do with granny-chic accents). Instead, this sub-trend has emerged from a love of old times, when penny sweets cost a couple of coppers, Spice Girls were number one and Prefect badges were not so hot. Fast Fashion has hunted down the hottest high street fashion that'll update your preppy look with an of-the-moment twist. So roll up your sleeves, hitch up that pinafore, get out library books and raid your Grandma's wardrobe to rock the establishment. Stop before you shop and see the best of what's in stores at www.stylefinder.com - GLAMOUR.com's stylish best mate.
Master the preppy look in one swoop with this Crew blazer; make it your own and customise with oodles of brooches and add a tan leather satchel.
Striped Blazer, Crew Clothing, £95.
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Time keeping needn't be a boring affair, tuck the wristwatch into your jewellery box and opt for a gentleman's pocket watch instead.
Pocket Watch, R.M.Williams, £139.95.
Stockist Number – 01707 395590.
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Loafers may not be for everyone, especially if you spend every waking moment in five-inch heels - acclimatise to flat-out style with these bookish Topshop ones.
Karla Penny Loafer, Topshop £45.
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Work the Fifties look by adding some men's brogues, add a streak of sassy red lipstick and don some thick-rimmed faux-glasses - it's an out-there look, but it will work wonders for your style credentials.
Polka dot Dress, Casimiea, £15.
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The Mulberry Bayswater clutch can be transformed from daytime shoulder bag to after-dark clutch quicker than you can say 'cocktail'.
Bayswater Oversized Clutch, Mulberry, £484.
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A prim pussy blow blouse is very 'saucy librarian' at work, wear with high-waisted jeans and add Ray-Bans for an East End cool look.
Blue and White Dotty Blouse, Marks and Spencer, £35.
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Think Boy Scout shorts and flat pumps, then sex it up with a tight blouse and pretty make up, the contradiction between school and sass will send him into overdrive.
Long Chino Shorts, Boden, £35.
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Bear with us here, it may be a men's country bumpkin coat, but the preppy look is all about mixing old school style with new urbane twists. Wear open, with a strappy top, tight jeans and heels so high you'll need a driver - this look spells quirky chic.
Chelsea Quilted Men's Coat, Barbour, £97.
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Play Doctors and Nurses with this Urban Outfitters bag, wear everyday and customise with a neck scarf.
Doctor's Bag, Urban Outfitters, £120.
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Charles Anastase's current collection is heart-stoppingly gorgeous and with this nautical cardigan, you'll earn loads of street cred style points.
Striped Cardigan, Charles Anstase, £280.
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Go for a filthy rich look and wear reams of pearls, magpie-attracting diamantes and cute twin sets á la Charlotte from SATC.
Pearl Brooch, Accessorize, £8.
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Don't underestimate the power of a crisp white shirt, a pencil skirt and towering heels - it's a boardroom classic and wins over the cool crowd for its understated confidence.
Pussy-bow Blouse, Matalan, £20.
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Colour is in for spring, work it into your wardrobe with a Fifties-style full skirt.
Full Skirt, River Island, £34.99.
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Fast Fashion has searched high and low for a satchel that lives up to our old school dreams, and in the palace of Topshop we found her...
Brown Leather Satchel, Topshop, £80.
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Miss Selfridge have updated the classic Mackintosh coat with an asymmetric zip that flatters any figure and hides Sunday lunch bulges.
Asymmetric Zip Mac, Miss Selfridge, £60.
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What would a selection of preppy looks be without a Ralph Lauren number? Cable-knits are reminiscent of pink lemonade and school cricket matches, wear this one in life's playground.
Cable-knit Jumper, Ralph Lauren Blue Label, £127.
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To add some urban edge to your school blazers add some grungy jeans - the contradiction between bookish and rock will lift your status towards fashion hot property.
Drop-crotch jeans, All Saints, £75.
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This 'Fashion can be bought, style one must possess' bag has all the hallmarks of an intellect's arm candy, what else can hold all your essentials and display your inner literary genius?
Fashion can be bought bag, Jessica Kagan Cushman, £99.
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With a twist of nautical elegance this blazer is top of our wish list. What are you waiting for? Join the boat club.
Monochrome Blazer, Windsmoor, £169.
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Flattering fit? Check. Bargain price? Check. Work with brogues and a satchel? Check. On-trend pattern? Check. A dress that ticks all style boxes!
Red Swallow Dress, Dorothy Perkins, £35.
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These brogues were made for walking - so hop, skip and jump through the urban jungle in these mannish, geek-chic shoes.
Patent Charlie Brogues, Hudson, £100.
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