The preppy look is another flashback to ’80’s fashion. Tommy Hilfiger and J. Crew immediately spring to mind as pioneers of this collegiate trend. Oversized crisp collared pastel shirts, bright argyle knitwear, skinny satin ties, baggy jeans, loafers and sailing shoes are what we remember best of this look that was quite the statement twenty years ago. PREP means caring about your appearance enough to look good. But not so much that you are superficial. You are conservative, clean, classy and classical. Re-invent this updated preppy trend if you happen to have argyle knitwear in your wardrobe already. Keep it simple, neat and tailored and you won’t go wrong.

1. John Lewis Vest Top, White £6, John Lewis
2. Krypta Sequin Knit Cardi, £180.00, Whistles
3. Karen Millen Plaid Mini Skirt With Frill Hem, £89.95, ASOS
4. Plaid Tie , $6.50, Wetseal
5. Purple Carryall Bag by Stella McCartney for LeSportsac, £240.00, My-Wardrobe
6. Ririne, £80.00, Faith
7. Great Plains Printed top with tie neck, £28.00, House of Fraiser
8. Blue Buffalo Plaid Skirt, £38.00 , Urban Outfitters
9. HANDKNIT CABLE & POCKET SCARF, £16.00, Warehouse
10. Miu Miu Gathered wide belt, £140, Net-a-porter
11. Quai D'Orsay Lace Bow Black Eel Leather Peep Toe Wedge Shoes, £186.44, Forzieri

1. Frill and tuck shirt, £35, Oasis
2. Mid wash scarlet jean long, £30, Oasis
3. Oval buckle belt, £155.00, Harvey Nichols
4. DKNY Patent with studs medium leather hobo bag, £111, House Of Fraser
5. ATBAR, £25.00, Faith
6. Miss Real Bib Front Shirt, £30.00, Oli
7. Diane von Furstenberg Wool Striped Cardigan, £314, Stylefinder
8. Full Circle 2 In 1 Shirt And Waistcoat Tunic, £80.00, ASOS
9. ARGYLE CHECK KNEE HIGH SOCK, £5.00, Warehouse
10. ASOS Tie Neck Pussy Bow Jumper, £25.00, ASOS