Nautical

The single most versatile piece in prep. Gold buttons optional. Works with everything.

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The country club essential. Piqué cotton, clean collar. Lacoste or Ralph Lauren.

Cream or navy. Irish or Aran heritage. The most textured and cozy prep piece.

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Navy chinos replace jeans in most prep contexts. Cleaner, more intentional.

Flat front, mid-thigh length. Not too short, not too long. The summer prep staple.

Summer essential. Harder to pull off but effortlessly elegant when done right.

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Sperry or Sebago. Worn sockless in summer. Nautical DNA but universally prep.