“from The Prep Pantheon: An All-Time Great Alumni Association Caroline Kennedy. Concord Academy ’75. Harvard ’80. On technical points Preppier than Mummy. During four years at Harvard Square, an unnatural fiber never went near her body (except for the shell… — Lisa Birnbach Copy Share Image
Wool, cotton, and the odd bits of silk and cashmere are the only acceptable materials for Prep clothes. They look better. They require professional… — Lisa Birnbach Copy Share Image
Even if you're starting from scratch and buying a new wardrobe, preppy clothes are very fairly priced compared to high fashion. They're very easy… — Lisa Birnbach Copy Share Image
“Prep clothes are sensible: rain clothes keep you dry; winter clothes keep you warm; collars are buttoned down so they don't flap in your… — Lisa Birnbach Copy Share Image
“The Head of the Charles in Cambridge, Mass., is the great American crew event, athletically and socially. It occurs the second weekend in October;… — Lisa Birnbach Copy Share Image
The University of Miami is not a campus with visible school spirit, just visible tan lines. — Lisa Birnbach Copy Share Image
A tip: if you're invited to your friend's country club to go the lost and found bin and pretend that you left something there.… — Lisa Birnbach Copy Share Image
Cynicism is more than a pose; it's also a handy time saver. By deflating your companion's enthusiasm, you can cut conversations in half. — Lisa Birnbach Copy Share Image
If you tell a friend a secret, she will keep the secret by telling only one other person. — Lisa Birnbach Copy Share Image
Preppy clothes are built to last, since they certainly won't go out of style. — Lisa Birnbach Copy Share Image
“from The Prep Pantheon: An All-Time Great Alumni Association Caroline Kennedy. Concord Academy ’75. Harvard ’80. On technical points Preppier than Mummy. During four… — Lisa Birnbach Copy Share Image
