Polos! Satin Scarves! Cable-Knits! Preppy Style Is Back for Fall

Preppy style is again entering the fashion conversation. The aesthetic has been on the rise in recent seasons, and some specific moments point to its popularity for fall 2025. Rising Japanese brand Auralee has caught the eye of the fashion set for its fresh use of color and modern styling that reimagines how to wear pieces like cable-knits and polo tops in shades of pastel. Miu Miu showcased boat shoes on the runway in its spring 2024 collection—a style that has been so popular that the brand continues to produce the footwear in new iterations. Michael Rider debuted a preppy bourgeois collection for his debut at Celine styled with pieces like printed satin scarves, colorful knits, and layers of gold jewelry.

The through line? Looks that harken back to the ’80s yuppie, but with some contemporary twists. Though it has been bubbling up for several seasons now, we’re seeing that the aesthetic is gaining more and more traction as we head into fall. Ahead, shop the editor-approved shopping finds to tap into preppy fashion for fall 2025.

Hommegirls

White Classic Shirt

A classic, preppy foundational piece.

LEVI'S

Ribcage Wide Leg Jeans

Denim, but make it khaki.

Miu Miu

Zipper Sweatshirt

Fresh off the Miu Miu fall 2025 runway.

G.H.BASS

Weejuns Penny Loafer

Polo ralph lauren

Cable Knit Cashmere Sweater

Polo Ralph Lauren

Logo Cotton Twill Ball Cap

Lacoste

Stretch Sweater Vest

Lacoste

Ultra Dry Stretch Bermuda Shorts

To wear with the coordinating sweater-vest.

Converse

Jack Purcell Canvas

For everything from sports attire to khakis.

Rolex

Rolex Day-Date 40 Watch

Reformation

Taryn Two Piece

Polo Ralph Lauren

Cotton Cable Knit Sweater

Drape this over your shoulders.

Ray-Ban

Wayfarer Sunglasses

CELINE

Bandana in Heritage Silk Twill

Take styling notes from Celine.

Lacoste

Regular Fit Supple Petit Piqué Polo

Finished with a signature crocodile logo.

Madewell

The Emmett Patch Pocket Wide Leg Pants

The boat shoes all the fashion people are wearing.

A favorite of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy's.

Sporty & Rich

Crown 70s Cotton-Pique Polo Shirt

Sporty & Rich

Crown Cotton-Pique Tennis Shorts

Sporty & Rich

Ny Tennis Club Cotton Sweatshirt

Throw this around your waist or over your shoudlers.

jcrew

Marie Marot Jordana Shirt

Finished with beautiful French cuffs.

Levi's

501 Straight Leg Jeans

Go for straight-leg Levi's.

FRAME

+ Ritz Paris Embroidered Cotton-Twill Baseball Cap

Gucci

Printed Silk Twill Carré

Tuck this under the lapel of a blazer.