tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1355046696320928033.post9219855035178768677..comments2024-01-20T07:31:35.813-05:00Comments on My Life As A Young Southern Prep: My Name is Royar and Yes, I'm a PrepRoyarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14833448268598199784noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1355046696320928033.post-69680410369713454902010-10-09T08:59:33.339-04:002010-10-09T08:59:33.339-04:00Royar,
First, let me say that as the mother of an...Royar,<br /><br />First, let me say that as the mother of an almost 18 yr. old daughter (No funny business here...I married my high school sweetheart right after graduating.), I would be proud to claim you as my daughter as well. There are not enough strong, proud, young women in this world. Although my daughter probably doesn't dress in a way that would be considered preppy (still figuring out just what that means), she still dresses modestly and maintains who she is despite the kind teasing from friends. One of her friends actually compared her to the American Girls from the American Girls book series. She wasn't sure if it was meant as a compliment or put down, but she didn't let it bother her. The original Nancy Drew has been a big influence in her life growing up. She has read just about all of the books and loves playing the Nancy Drew games. All that to say that you remind me of my own daughter, whom I am very proud of for sticking to her guns in regards to who she is amongst peer pressure. She definitely doesn't follow the crowd.<br /><br />In regards to what is preppy, I'm still confused about that. I'm just learning what is/is not considered preppy. There seems to be a range in thought on that. You mention J. Crew, and I've read elsewhere that J. Crew is not considered true preppy clothing. So, what defines what's preppy? I get the sense that it's not only about style, but quality as well. So, maybe some do not see J. Crew as being true preppy because the quality is not quite as good as other designer's clothing??? I'm just guessing here, and hoping that you or others have some thoughts to share on this topic as well.<br /><br />Lilly is one designer that I'm a little confused about. I see her referred to all the time on preppy blogs, but I thought one of the defining qualities of the preppy look is its timelessness. A lot of Lilly's looks, although put in the preppy category, seem to be current fashions that will come and go according to what is current in the moment. Am I wrong about this? There seems to be a group that supports timeless preppy fashion, and another group that supports changing preppy fashion.Pink Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14763858815976202499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1355046696320928033.post-50022289954446762552010-09-30T16:42:19.913-04:002010-09-30T16:42:19.913-04:00It doesn't change after high school either! I ...It doesn't change after high school either! I wear oxford button downs all the time, brown bucks and weejuns on my feet, and any other preppy "unisex" thing you can think of and my best guy friends to this day still poke fun at me for how I dress.. they just don't understand!!Sydney Carver Snyderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01832130417656416013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1355046696320928033.post-71164355410314082962010-09-30T16:02:20.317-04:002010-09-30T16:02:20.317-04:00Royar, you go girrrl! Don't worry about those ...Royar, you go girrrl! Don't worry about those stupid guys. Preppy to them is probably just as off as they are all together. And those clothes definitely aren't preppy in my book. I hope you have a better week! :]The Sailor in Pinkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02189232579022839705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1355046696320928033.post-88520492156034549522010-09-30T06:34:33.379-04:002010-09-30T06:34:33.379-04:00I wear wallabees with oxfords all the time. And as...I wear wallabees with oxfords all the time. And as for the y'all comment...tell him to come down south and tell people that isn't a word.Gracie Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00742830702599728466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1355046696320928033.post-28555735700855864212010-09-29T22:03:46.184-04:002010-09-29T22:03:46.184-04:00I don't think those clothes are even considere...I don't think those clothes are even considered preppy at least not in my book. And I love my Wallabies and need a new pair as I have worn mine out. <br />Glad you aren't letting those silly boys get to you.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09400335781904498421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1355046696320928033.post-27444100256225309012010-09-29T21:45:29.427-04:002010-09-29T21:45:29.427-04:00I know exactly how you feel! I moved from TN to CT...I know exactly how you feel! I moved from TN to CT, and I get the "y'all" thing all the time! Also, I've learned that there are very, very few people who are preppy and that are very blind to what actually IS preppy...we just have to get used to them!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1355046696320928033.post-14700064041286967302010-09-29T21:08:19.226-04:002010-09-29T21:08:19.226-04:00Oh Royar, I'm glad you're not letting thos...Oh Royar, I'm glad you're not letting those comments get to you. You seem to have a great head on your shoulders and are very sure of who you are! Wallabees are definitely not "boy's shoes", practically every girl in my Sorority has at LEAST one pair! Hope you have a better day! On the bright side, it's almost Friday!!!Sara Elizabeth https://www.blogger.com/profile/03030168343333784256noreply@blogger.com