Prep-school styles dominated the -runways, but there's a fine line between rocking a cool, classic vibe and -causing a bad L.L.Bean flashback. Here's how to put the naughty in naughty schoolgirl tiffany time.Duck-Boot PumpsWe never thought we'd call boat shoes sexy...until these retro kicks got a flirty update with super-high heels.Blouse, $248, pants, $248, belt, $128, and boots, $298, Tommy HilfigerOversize Rugby ShirtStep one: Push up sleeves.Step two: Put belt at waist.Step three: Take your pick of lab partners.(On her) dress, A.P.C, $225; belt, 213 Industry, $85; necklace, Kara by Kara Ross, $260; gold bracelets, Barbara D'Oro; leather cuff, CC Skye, $185. (On guys, from left) shirt, $115, and blazer, $498, GANT; pants, Brunello Cucinelli; sweatshirt, Relwen; shirt, GANT, $115; pants, DevelopmentPinstripe TrousersBalance out masculine pants with a sheer, girlie blouse for an effect that's as sensual as it is elegant.Blouse, $650, and pants, $695, Marc Jacobs; belt, $295, and bag, Gucci; necklace, Emily & Ashley; ring (on left hand), Jewels of Ocean; ring (on right hand), Helen Ficalora; journal, $82, Tiffany Bangle for sale diary, $89, and pen, $40, Graphic ImageMilitary JacketTo show off your curves, belt this trendy topper over a sleek pencil skirt.Blazer, GANT, $585; belt, Raoul, $90; skirt, Plastic Island, $115; bracelets (from top), CC Skye, $155; Rebecca Minkoff, $78; A.V. Max, $40BEAUTY TIP: Don't lose your beachy glow come fall. Illuminate with a tinted moisturizer, like Aveeno Positively Radiant SPF 30, $15.Boyfriend PoloPop the collar and undo the buttons and the prep-school staple suddenly exudes irresistible confidence.Jacket, $295, top, $195, and skirt, $175, Cynthia Steffe; belt, Forever 21, $4.50; necklace, Helen FicaloraSenior fashion editor: Heather PfaffHair: David Cruz for Redken/Cutler at raybrownpro.comMakeup: Susan Giordano for Dior Beauty at Kramer + Kramer
Photographed on the campus of Yale University, locations.yale.eduSee page 266 for shopping information.Shrunken VestWhen matched with an oxford, this look hits the perfect note of sophisticated yet sassy.(On her) vest, L'Agence, $290; shirt, American Eagle Outfitters, $39.50; shorts, Eryn Brinie, $100; socks, $12, Ilux; shoes, Louis Vuitton; gold bracelet, Gucci; leather cuff, CC Skye, $155. (On guys, from left) sweater, Tommy Hilfiger, $128; jeans, GANT by Michael Bastien, $195; belt, American Eagle Outfitters; shoes, Frye, $198; watch, Fossil, $115; cardigan, Tommy Hilfiger, $248; polo shirt, $88, button-down shirt, $141, and pants, $187, Caulfield Preparatory; shoes, Clarks; shirt, $98, and henley, $89, Polo Ralph Lauren; jeans, Tiffany Bracelet for sale Denim, $187; shoes, Red Wing Shoes, $260BEAUTY TIP: Attract a following (of seriously hot men) with a musky, head-turning scent, like Adidas Moves Pulse Her, $25.ShoppingTHE NEXT STEPCREDIBILITY BY THE TON, AND OTHER THINGS YOU'LL FIND IN STORES THIS FALLThe future of men's retail, says Tom Kalenderian, executive vice-president for men's wear at Barneys New York, began about five years ago. "Young American men started buying American clothes," he says. "There was suddenly this enthusiasm for Americana -- it was all about prep and trad, and we were there selling Thom Browne, Scott Sternberg [of Band of Outsiders], and a lot of smaller American labels." Then, Kalenderian says, "they started shopping for things like Woolrich buffalo jackets -- clothes with idiosyncratic concepts or great histories behind them."
And now, he says, they've taken a leap toward European brands that are similarly idiosyncratic or offbeat. For Kalenderian that means Brits like Nigel Cabourn, Margaret Howell, and Oliver Spencer, and Italians like C. P. Company and Belstaff, and he and his team have overhauled the fourth floor of Barney's Madison Avenue flagship, once Tiffany CuffLink for sale terrain of tailored clothing, to shine a greater light on this authentic breed of men's sportswear. "These are brands that have credibility by the ton. It's not just about reviving vintage but reinventing items like a peacoat that have always belonged in a guy's wardrobe."It's a new direction for Barneys, or at least the next step for high-end men's stores, and you can see (and wear) it for yourself with these three brands. For more, visit barneys.com.NIGEL CABOURNWaterproof cotton-and-hand-stuffed-down parka with coyote-fur trim ($2,985), wool turtleneck ($315), and cotton-and-wool trousers with braces ($665) by Nigel Cabourn; leather boots ($435) by Alden.
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