Class Act: Vince Vandorpe gives 5 preppy ways to bring a casual touch to smart outfits

By content.central May 09, 2017

Picking out a proper outfit and finding you have overdressed—or even worse, underdressed—can be an awkward situation. Don’t fret! Let preppy styling help you dress smart and sharp! Skirting the line between fun and functional, Vince Vandorpe shows us the seamless mixing and matching of classy and casual pieces.

1. Dress to Impress

For a go-to first date look, channel the clean-cut guy next door vibe with a bit of edge through preppy staples and a pair of skate shoes.

2. Hang Loose

“I’m really laidback, and comfort in what I wear is a big part of that,” Vince confesses. Whether on a barkada road trip or a spontaneous guy’s night in, keep it chill with a relaxed ensembleEnsembleA complete, coordinated outfit in which each garment and accessory is chosen to work together as one look. Stylists build ensembles around a theme, color story, or occasion, and theGo to Ensemble Glossary, paired with shoes you can easily slip on.

3. Tradition, Refreshed

Never go out of style by adapting conventional preppy fashion in a more modern silhouette. Fitted items and timeless sneaker icons in refined hues of navy, white, and crimson will seal the deal

4. Sweater Weather

On cool and cloudy days, put on some light layers you can easily peel off. Don’t be afraid to experiment by adding pops of color, too. “It’s all about trying something new but still being sensible,” says Vince.

5. Neutral Territory

“I’m convinced white sneakers go with anything,” shares Vince. Match a minimalist blazer-and-chino-combo with these trainers for an effortlessly crisp ensembleEnsembleA complete, coordinated outfit in which each garment and accessory is chosen to work together as one look. Stylists build ensembles around a theme, color story, or occasion, and theGo to Ensemble Glossary—perfect for any occasion!

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are Vince Vandorpe’s five preppy styling tips?

Vince Vandorpe’s five preppy tips are: pair preppy staples with skate shoes for a first date, wear a relaxed ensemble with slip-on shoes, update traditional preppy looks in fitted modern silhouettes, add light layers with pops of color, and match a minimalist blazer and chinos with white sneakers.

What should you wear on a first date for a preppy look?

For a first-date look, the feature suggests a clean-cut, guy-next-door vibe with a bit of edge, built from preppy staples and a pair of skate shoes. The look is shown with Vans skate shoes listed at Php 3,698, according to the article.

How do you keep a preppy outfit relaxed and comfortable?

Vince says comfort is a big part of his laidback style. For a barkada road trip or a guy’s night in, the feature suggests a relaxed ensemble with shoes you can easily slip on. The article lists a Polo Ralph Lauren pair at Php 4,196.

How do you wear white sneakers with a blazer and chinos?

Match a minimalist blazer-and-chino combination with white trainers for an effortlessly crisp ensemble suitable for any occasion, according to the feature. Vince says he is convinced white sneakers go with anything, and the Milanos pair listed in the article is Php 899.75.

How do you modernize a traditional preppy style?

Adapt conventional preppy fashion in a more modern silhouette with fitted items and timeless sneaker icons in refined navy, white and crimson. For cool, cloudy days, the feature suggests light layers that peel off easily, plus pops of color. Vince calls it trying something new while staying sensible.