F.E. Castleberry has been around for a few years now, and I discovered him when I went to my first college for my first time. I think he's technically a fashion photographer but his blog Unabashedly Prep is pretty all encompassing, with a lot of posts on arts and culture as well as big events and artist profiles.
He's become a symbol of the marriage between the traditional 'Ivy League' prep and modern metropolitan aesthetics, a look which he has become quite famous for. Let's look at what guides his style. Oh but first, the most important rule, keep good company.
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| F.E. Castleberry, Kiel James Patrick, and Sarah Vickers |
Outerwear is key- Just because you live in the cold doesn't mean you know how to do outerwear. I think the thing that pulls his outfits together so perfectly is the tailoring and the layering. It's easy to throw on a shirt and say this is what I'm wearing but his style has depths.
Throwback isn't just for Thursdays- From varsity jackets to madras explosion, blasts from the
Don't be afraid of color- Color is a good thing! And you don't have to dress like a piñata to stand out. Our friend Fred does a great job of wearing a pop of color and keeping everything else simple and neutral.
Your pants are probably too long- If your pants hit below your ankle joint, you're doing it wrong.
Go for jeans- Many "prepsters" will shy away from denim because they think it's not classically preppy. Who cares. Jeans are comfortable and people like wearing them. Plus you can dress them up or down which gives you a lot of options. Go forth and adorn.
In addition to his blog, F.E. Castleberry also has a tumblr, Collection.
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