Fall/Winter 2010 School Girl Preppy Fashion Trend

Teen fashion-inspired trend pop up on the catwalk each season. Indeed similarly to the the other style movements the Fall/Winter 2010 school girl preppy fashion trend also radiates a classy approach to the various school-chic must have outfit pieces as well as signature uniform prints as plaid. These creations were promoted by designers in their vision of the modern Preppy look which combines some of the feminine body consciousness in the shape of high heels with that girlie flair. 

Adopting a runway style trend might not be the easiest task if you are in need of the secrets of the perfect accessorizing as well as outfit planning. However the Fall/Winter 2010 school girl Preppy fashion trend needs less pro skills as well as handiness as it promotes a neat and well-defined apparel line which embraces some of the classy style items worn during the school years. These are without a doubt comfy and practical as well as stylish when dressed up with an urban flair and adding more feminine and cosmo chic features as the high boots as well as additional accessories. Turn your old-school outfit into a modern and cutting edge style by using your creativity when it comes of playing up your best features. Designers as Proenza Schouler, Donna Karan (DKNY) as well as the Chloe fashion house all offer you the chance to sport the trend in its utmost beauty and glam.

DKNY
DKNY
Cynthia Steffe
Cynthia Steffe

Classy School Uniform Preppy Style

Those who were enrolled in school that promoted the sporting of a classy uniform would know which are some of the must have pieces of an appropriate school apparel. The stylish shirts, coats or blazers as well as cute knee-high socks and even chic skirts are the A-list elements of a textbook style school-fashion appearance. However it seems that these designers still managed to set these traditional looks into a brand new perspective.

Adding more foxy and feminine features as the high heels and the mini skirts that would perfectly balance out the college look enhancing the whole appearance with a tint of sex-appeal. The chic headwear as well as socks trend presented in the DKNY and Cynthia Steffe A/W 2010 RTW collections offers the chance to embed the timeless Preppy accessories into our casual wardrobe and sport some of the latest style trends on the market. Take a glimpse at the outfit ideas above and make sure you bring out the uniform-inspired college girl of yourself and rock the look over and over again.

Cynthia Steffe
Proenza Schouler
Karen Walker
Karen Walker

Funky Preppy Style

In spite of the neatness of the trend some designers decided to take the Preppy looks to the next level and turn them into more non-conformist and uniquer looks as the ones popularized and envisioned by Proenza Schouler perked up with a sultry Gothic tint. On the other hand you should not go that far if you would like to sport a more funky Prep look and appeal to the radiating creations of Karen Walker who decided to fuse the bright color trend with the school-girl-inspired fashion and line up a rich parade of outfit alternatives for the fans of this trend.

In this case red, orange as well as any other shades and also the neutral and classy black and white combination would make a smashing fashion statement especially when presented in our unique and signature style vision. Whether you would like to pair Preppy with Goth or any other style movement you have free hand to try your hand at all the important styles. Include the must have accessories as the knee-high socks and bow as well as printed details and choose a Preppy hairdo that best suits the overall image.

Tommy Hilfiger
Tommy Hilfiger
Chloe
Chloe

Ladylike Preppy Fashion

Eager to play up the most romantic and feminine branch of the Preppy look? Then don't forget about the ladylike Preppy fashion that plays up the dainty flair of your features as well as plays with the girly allure of your features. Emphasize your best assets as well as rely on your sensual and more classy style skills to combine the various outfit items and melt them into a gorgeous apparel.

Cute skirts, tops decorated with bows as well as the cute capes and coats trends would serve as the best means to play up your classy Prep charm. Crown the look with the latest shoe trends, be it stylish oxfords or knee-high boots that would help you stand out from the crowd, even when sporting these outfits as back to school style alternatives. Spy on the A/W 2010 RTW collections of Tommy Hilfiger as well as Chloe for inspiration.

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Fall/Winter 2010 Plaid Fashion Trend

There are various prints that managed to conquer the style-conscious public right from the moment of their appearance. The Fall/Winter 2010 plaid fashion trend is one of the many style waves that glimpse back from the collections of great designers almost in every season. The supremacy of the pattern lies in its ability to adapt to the various events and outfit styles. If you are one of the plaid-junkies make sure you don't skip this brief insight into the latest trends of wearing this cute print. 

Plaid was always one of the most beloved prints in fashion industry. Great designers used it as the safest option to envision of winning style collection. A pattern with a similar heritage as well as fan army couldn't be tossed from the top position of must have prints. Therefore it comes back over and over again offering us, plaid-fans the chance to sport some of the most stylish both casual as well as semi-formal or formal outfit alternatives. The next season is no exception when it comes of paying its well-deserved tribute to the print, therefore it is highly recommended to scan some of the most prominent and valued looks from the runway envisioned by some of the fashion demigods of our times.

Rodarte

Anna Sui

Adam

This year similarly to earlier seasons plaid was used in order to build up complex collections and create fashion creations that are moth charming and cheerful at the same time. Some designers decides to go for the feminine and more body-con line when it comes of envisioning the plaid stylish skirts as well as short and maxi dresses. Rodarte succeeded in embedding the print into a more complex structure paying special attention to the color combination which boosts the prominence and high brow look of the patchwork outfit.

On the other hand Marc Jacobs and Anna Sui again flaunted their preferences for more alternative and retro-chic inspired style ideas. Marc Jacobs obviously inspired by Grunge or Punk chic whereas Anna Suit of the Mod look with its radiant color selection as well as the busy prints and mix/matching of various patterns. The A/W 2010 collection of Adam however takes plaid to the next level and embraces it during the creation of a fabulous and overwhelming maxi dress paired with stylish boots and scarf perfect for the colder season.

Christian Dior

Christian Dior

DKNY

DKNY

Two other fashion gurus of our times with their unique style vision built up a 'garcon' and school-uniform inspired look with the various Preppy outfits. Christian Dior and the collection of DKNY were some of the most revolutionary representations of modern plaid that still bears the signs of the old school tradition. The classy pleated skirts and cropped jackets were all some of the signature elements of these parades.

Those who would like to adopt a similar look will have the chance to choose from the infinite range of accessories from the cute and chic lace-up boots as well as platform pumps all in order to further emphasize the dainty look of these outfits in spite of the use of various masculine outfit elements as in the case of the collection of Christian Dior. Let these examples be the perfect inspiration when you build up your next plaid and prints outfit.

L.A.M.B

Jaeger London

Bensoni

Bensoni

The row of prominent and A-list collections that adopt the plaid fashion trend goes on and on, however we must include the A/W 2010 show of L.A.M.B, Jaeger London and also Bensoni into the line of great collections worth keeping an eye on. The style ideas offered during these presentations concentrated on the visual effect of plaid especially in its classy black and white and grey version.

This classy print when featured on skirts, tops and also fabulous coats all managed to dress up the apparel with a tint of urban and French chic. Have at least a few pieces decorated with this popular print in your wardrobe to look stylish and prepared with voguish outfits for the rainy and cold season. Choose from the feminine looks as presented above or try your hand at the more alternative ideas to make a real statement and flash your sense for the key trends.

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