<p>I usually don’t go to Macy’s…idk why, I feel like the way they keep their clothes isn’t as presentable as Belk or Dillards. Since I used to live up north, I THINK Lord and Taylor is alright, but I’m not 100% sure as to if they’re expensive. Maybe Bloomingdale’s?</p>
<p>but do these big department stores have such big deals? i’ve never heard of Macy’s having 70 percent of RL polos then another 30 percent off…</p>
<p>^Is that so? When we walk in, there’s always a billion clearance racks up to 80% off and such. Sure, a lot of it can be easily dismissed, but most of the stuff I eventually picked out is really nice.</p>
<p>Oh, wait, you were talking about 70% off and THEN 30% off?</p>
<p>Okay, never mind. But whatever. I love Macy’s. :)</p>
<p>They do. You have to wait until the end of the season when they’re getting rid of all the “old” merchandise. Usually the same stuff (Solid/Striped Polos) recirculates come summer time, so the bright orange polo I picked up 2 weekends ago for $25 will be “in style” come summer 2011. This is what’s great about polos; they never go out of style!</p>
<p>mmm interesting… i had no idea macy’s/felines had deals like that.hit me up with a pm if you ever see a deal and i’ll check my place… is it a little too late for clearance now?</p>
<p>Nah bro haha I’m talking about Dillards. I never really go to macy’s/felines…you should probably call them up now and ask a sales rep about their sales and when they occur. I think it might be a little too late since fall’s started :(</p>
<p>Dudes hitting up fashion, I love it!</p>
<p>dress to impress</p>
<p>Just thought I’d bump this thread…anyone out there CEOin today?</p>
<p>I grew up in New Hampshire, not all that far from Boston. I went to Phillips Exeter Academy, which is essentially nothing but very rich, WASP, old money kids. I came from a upper-middle class family, where we could afford the finer things, but not the finest things like many of the kids I went to Phillips with. While many of them were filthy rich and came from well established families, none of them ever flaunted or talked about their wealth. It was considered classless to talk about money or to flaunt it. Preppy is more about lifestyle and attitude then clothes. We all wore conservative, nice, but plain clothes, such as chinos, polos, boat shoes, cardigans, etc. </p>
<p>Your typical, stereotyped Abercrombie “prep” you find in most high schools are not real preps. True preps are not flashy, don’t put people down, and are polite. Being preppy is about attitude and upbringing. You can wear all the clothes, but if you don’t have the respectful attitude of real preppies, you will be discounted very fast.</p>
<p>I currently go to college about 15 minutes outside Philadelphia. While it is not as WASP and preppy as what I came from in New England, there are still plenty around here.</p>
<p>^ So my Brioni bespoke and Patek Calatrava are a no go…?</p>
<p>Not at all. The clothes I mentioned above were just what most of us wore. It is by no means an exclusive list. Some guys dressed completely different then that, and they were still considered preppy because they had the preppy attitude. Again, preppy is much more about attitude and character then clothes.</p>
<p>Sperry’s ftw. </p>
<p>Also, Abercrombie & Fitch and Hollister are not preppy. They are absolutely tacky. No one will take you seriously if you wear a sweatshirt that has A&F plastered all over it or this huge unicolored seagull thing (or whatever bird the Hollister logo represents…).</p>
<p>People who are preppy have class! I agree with MB1562 x 10000 hehe</p>
<p>^ Oh god. People keep repeating the same thing. We get it.</p>
<p>Yah I know I finally read over bits and pieces of this thread… Oops</p>
<p>^^^ People in my class need to get that, they need to read this thread and get that A&F all over your clothes isn’t that attractive!</p>
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That was sarcasm… I thought it was fairly obvious seeing as I’m in HS and talking about Patek’s…</p>
<p>Prep, comes from preparatory, referring to prep schools (private boarding schools mostly in the NorthEast.) Preppy is a lifestyle, not simply a clothing choice. One must be polite, classy, well-educated, and may never talk about finances or money. That is in poor taste. Preps are always politically correct and eat with a napkin in their lap. Suitable hobbies include crew, sailing and tennis. </p>
<p>Vineyard Vines, Brooks Brother and Polo Ralph Lauren garnish the wardrobes of many preps. However, for those more edgy and daring, less conservative Lacoste attire as well as Bennetton is acceptable. Common colors include reds, blues, pastels, light (never forest) greens, and khaki pants and shorts. Seersucker is always in good taste, as are Ray-Bans, preferably tortoise shell wayfarers. (RB2140) Ralph Lauren also makes suitable eye-wear. White shorts are never gay, and Sperry’s are perfect for any occasion. As are Sebago shoes. One must own a rope bracelet, and a powder blue sweater.</p>
<p>Preppies always vacation with family in the summer, if not summering at their second or third homes. Many have homes on Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard and East Hampton. They also own a ski cottage or condo for winter activities. BMWs and Mercedes are the car of choice, however, many are often the ‘value of money’ and end up driving older luxury sedans or low-end American luxury cars such as Lexus’s or Cadillacs.</p>
<p>^don’t forget golf and polo</p>
<p>How could I forget. Although Polo isn’t really popular around us. Lacrosse moreso, but yes, I would consider polo a preppy sport. Any riding really is, except western.</p>