Polos! Satin Scarves! Cable-Knits! Preppy Style Is Back for Fall

Preppy style is again entering the fashion conversation. The aesthetic has been on the rise in recent seasons, and some specific moments point to its popularity for fall 2025. Rising Japanese brand Auralee has caught the eye of the fashion set for its fresh use of color and modern styling that reimagines how to wear pieces like cable-knits and polo tops in shades of pastel. Miu Miu showcased boat shoes on the runway in its spring 2024 collection—a style that has been so popular that the brand continues to produce the footwear in new iterations. Michael Rider debuted a preppy bourgeois collection for his debut at Celine styled with pieces like printed satin scarves, colorful knits, and layers of gold jewelry.

The through line? Looks that harken back to the ’80s yuppie, but with some contemporary twists. Though it has been bubbling up for several seasons now, we’re seeing that the aesthetic is gaining more and more traction as we head into fall. Ahead, shop the editor-approved shopping finds to tap into preppy fashion for fall 2025.