Define Preppy: How Look Preppy The Right Way - Benjamin Bixby vs. Vineyard Vines

I wasn't a huge fan of preppy clothes back in high school, I was stuck wearing sports clothes. Loose mesh shorts with random graphic Nike t-shirts, by choice. There is nothing wrong with sports clothing, it's just that a slim fitted appearance would have been better for my size, and probably my grades.

Mark Twain said, "Clothes make the man...". I interpret that parallel to, "you are what you eat.". Clothes wouldn't help you have better grades, but a a well groomed chic would mean you care about yourself and aspire to do great things in life. It's not about what you wear, it's about how you feel, looking your best only means you feel your best.

Knowing anything about good music, you would know about OutKast. A very colorful pair of rappers who have branched out in various media projects to exploit their style. Andre Benjamin, the funky one of the two, started Benjamin Bixby in 2008, and in my opinion, because of it's vintage Americana approach, it could never go out style. If you're trying to look preppy the right way, look like an OutKast.

Vineyard Vines has a very laid back approach to today's preppy look. Soft pastels are the dominant color scheme of this brand, which are perfect almost anytime of the year. For the cooler months of the year, you want to go with darker colors with plaid with tweed and wool. For Spring - Fall, leather boat shoes, pastels and earth tones seem to fit the mood more pertinent.

This is a nice opportunity to put your best foot forward. It's a nice step toward meeting the right people and making the right connections. There is nothing wrong with fitting in, we're sold acceptance everywhere we go. The clothes themselves won't make your grades higher, but feeling confident, and having the right attitude in every situation in life is necessary to gain the most out every situation. Whether it's work or play. Or in mY case, both!