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Here are Ellen Warren’s suggestions for giving the preppy look a modern twist.
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Tribune photo by Bill Hogan
Fabric bow tie on plastic link necklace (Aldo, $15) a modern option instead of preppy classic bow headband.
Hot pink cardigan under mint green V-neck (J.Crew, $59.50 each, jcrew.com) instead of Lacoste golf shirt under kelly green Ralph Lauren Polo sweater.
Black bloomer shorts (French Connection, $69.99, frenchconnection.com) instead of Madras bermudas.
Naughty nurse white stretch knee-highs (Nordstrom brand, $7 reduced to $4.90, nordstrom.com) instead of dark woolly knee socks.
Lace-up stiletto oxfords (Forever 21, on sale for $5.90; similar peep-toes $26.80, forever21.com) instead of saddle shoes. Preppy with edge
