In fashion, trends will come and go (and then come back around), but preppy style seems to have been in (one way or another) forever. And while the core tenants seem to stick around, the execution is what ebbs and flows. The preppy look bridges the gap between buttoned-up high society and sporty youthfulness.

But the version we're leaning into now is looser, lived-in and more textured: Think classic codes without the costume. The look should feel as though each piece has aged into the outfit—the blazer broken in just so, the shirt crisp but never stiff, the denim relaxed and worn-in with a little bit of history of its own. The vibe is preppy's spirit reinterpreted, not reenacted. In this fit, every piece has a job. The blazer grounds the look and offers warmth, the Oxford shirt keeps things clean and traditional, the zip mock and jeans add cool, casual ease, while the braided belt and bluchers close the loop in quiet style.