Preppy Youth Preppy Youth SubcultureSubculture

Preppy Youth Preppy Youth SubcultureSubculture

Norms & ValuesNorms & ValuesNorms:

Values:Organisation-Everything in their house is colour coded, trendy.. Reflects that a preppy lives here

Appearance-They value their appearance (fashion). They spend extra time grooming their children

High expectations for education- expected lifestyles for which they are expected well paid jobs

StyleStyleWome

nBefore

MenBefore

Nautical stripes & pastel colours:Skirt suitsLow heelsWrap dressesSilk cotton blouses

Sports stripes & colours:Plaid shirtsField jackets

StyleStyleWome

nNow

MenNow

Pastel colours:Seer sucker cotton suitingPearl necklaces & earringsGold bangles

Sports stripes & colours:ChinosCrewneck jumpersBaseball jacketsPolo shirts

Area/Location/ClassArea/Location/Class

In America

Northeastern private unis

Relates to the upper class

AssociationsAssociations

Upper class activities:

Indie rock and acoustic

-sailing -hunting -rowing -tennis-golf-rugby