Leandra Medine, my biggest muse and creator of Man Repeller, wrote an amazing article about mix matching prints using preppy green polka-dotted pants as an example. Here’s another look that riffs on this idea:

Products: Sweater – Zara, Pants – Banana Republic, Clogs – Forever 21

The Puffer Vest

Products: Vest – Macy’s, Hoodie – UO, Button-Down – AEO, Jeans – Gap, Doc Martens – Nordstrom

For this outfit, I found a very basic black puffer vest and worked hard to spin a somewhat edgier look out of it. The fringe of the two-tone jeans, the black Doc Martens, and the cropped hoodie over a crisp white button-down mimics the cool-girl style we attempted with the navy blazer above. This outfit downplays the preppiness that a vest can give off, and makes it more utilitarian. 

This outfit would work well in the ever-changing temperatures of my campus, for sure. With this many layers, you’d have many options of warmth throughout the day from inside to outside. 

What do you think?

Do you like the way I re-imagined some of these preppy pieces? Let me know in the comments. Be sure to tag @collegefashion in any outfit photos if you try this — we may feature you on our Instagram!