In the early years of the 20th century, preppy fashion signaled the status of male students in exclusive institutions. Picture young men in button-down shirts or knit sweaters.

If you were “preppy” you were into khakis, polo shirts, and denim jackets. You shopped at the Gap or J.Crew and admired the fashion of say DJ Tanner on Full House. Perhaps you were “grunge ...

If there's one sportswear-inspired piece to have in your wardrobe right now, it's the striped rugby shirt. The preppy, collared style has been having a moment since its appearance on the spring/summer ...