Inspired by the J.Crew 1995 catalog and the recent RL and Aimé Leon Dore runways. Half secondhand/vintage, half new.
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Sweaters
Buttondowns
Tops
Dresses
Pants
Blazers/Outerwear
Sweaters
My favorite are vintage men's 2-ply cashmere sweaters off of eBay, but there are some great (new) cotton/wool versions in here also.
On sale and you will have it forrreeevvveeer.
Cable-Knit Wool-Cashmere Sweater | Ralph Lauren
You truly cannot go wrong here
100% Organic Cotton Striped Crew Sweater in Navy/White
Over the shoulders, naturally
Men's Long Sleeve Drifter Cable Crewneck Sweater | Lands' End
Vintage Lands End cashmere is some of my absolute favorite.
Lands End Vintage Cashmere Sweater
The coziest pop of red. I have two of these and they’re a great basic.
CHARTER CLUB NWT Size M 100% Cashmere 2-Ply V-Neck Sweater Calypso Red F94
My favorite cashmere seller on eBay. This blue cable knit is the perfect preppy vibe
Joseph & Lyman Men's 100% Cashmere Cable Knit Pullover Sweater Size L #CK715
I want to gatekeep this one because it’s in my cart, but here we are.
CO. Polo Sweater
All about the primary colors.
Ralph Lauren Cardigan
Color block with primaries
Ganni Wool Sleeveless Sweater/Tank
It wouldn’t be a prep list without a striped sweater.
Jenni Kayne Striped Cardigan
This price for Max Mara cashmere is very good.
Max Mara Cashmere Sweater
Criminally underpriced.
Bally Mock Neck Sweater
The baby alpaca cardigan with a baseball cap and a straight leg jean is a no-brainer
Baby Alpaca V-Neck Sweater
This whole Uniqlo/J.W. Anderson line is so good
Half-Zip Sweatshirt | UNIQLO US
Obsessed with the doll neck on this
Nantucket Rollneck Sweater
Highly recommend the whole styling board they share on this line
Washable Cotton Blend Sweater | UNIQLO US
The deep v on some of the vintage Lands End cashmere is so perfect. Look for the Made in Scotland if you can find it (like this one). There’s literally no reason to buy new when super-high quality vintage cashmere is this price.
Vintage Lands' End 100% Cashmere V-Neck Sweater Mens Large L Beige Long Sleeve
I have this. It's fantastic.
Lands' End Men's 100% Cashmere V Neck Sweater
Cute
Staud Colorblock Half Zip
Buttondowns
Here's the deal with the buttondowns. Buy a men's oversized version (this is always my first stop at the thrift store). I swear, they're always better quality.
A classic RL option
VTG Ralph Lauren Yarmouth Oxford Shirt Mens 16-36 Flesh Pony White OCBD Preppy
Perfect worn oversized and open with a classic tank swimsuit.
Classic Fit Striped Oxford Shirt
Option B for a classic RL
Vtg Ralph Lauren Original Polo Oxford Men OCBD Shirt Sz 17.5-33 White
And a new option. Buy oversize.
Striped Oxford Shirt
The boxy cut makes this feel fresh
Oxford Boxy Shirt | Striped | UNIQLO US
Especially as a set. Make it more interesting with a different color/width of stripe
Organic Cotton Poplin Big Shirt | Gap
I basically look exclusively for Brooks Brothers men's shirts at the thrift.
Brooks Brothers Madison Mens Shift
I have three.
Brooks Brothers Blue Cotton Dress Shirt
Tops
Big mix of high and low here
Extremely on sale and a great neckline
Hovey Striped Top in Dove White/Black & White | Veronica Beard
Basically the price of coffee and I’ve always had good luck with the quality of their t-shirts
Cotton T-shirt - Cream/striped - Ladies | H&M US
The quality is fantastic
Blake Rugby Polo in Cotton Terry
Ribbed knit elevates it a little and CWK can do no wrong
3D Knit Ribbed Sleeveless Sweater | UNIQLO US
It doesn’t get preppier than a sweater vest. I like this with a high-water pant
