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Seersucker? Debutante balls? Loafers without socks? More than 30 years after the publication of the Preppy Handbook, Virginia may be the last redoubt of that certain way. And even here, the prep ethic has been redefined.

by Caroline Kettlewell

4/1/11 11:38 AM

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  • North > South

    Northern preps blow away southern preps in every aspect...More money, class, reputation, upbringing, jobs,schools,clothes,sports, you name it. And nice sorry excuses for "prep schools"...Come to New England or New York, we'll teach you.

    Posted by Bryce May 18, 2012 01:32:11

  • Thanks for the chuckle

    "Forever prep" was a fun article, thanks! "Prep" style really has evolved since my whale pants were new, and I feel it's been enriched by modern accessibility. The preservation of civility maintains its appeal through the years, and on this issue: "the more the merrier." Another prep value that I'd like to see expand is the appreciation for and satisfaction with owning durable consumer goods. Speaking of which, I am now inspired to hunt out my monogram pin...

    Posted by Clary May 18, 2011 07:44:39

  • prep forever

    I saw a couple of things that looked really interesting but when I read this it made me grimace. Hubby went to UVA me midwest schools but this made me grimmace and reeked of snobbery and elitism. I don't think I will subscribe after all....I don't want a magazine like this even if I win and it's free....

    Posted by ann nelson May 12, 2011 04:14:00

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