Prep Yourself: A Vintage Ivy-League Style Manual
1/28
2/28"Automobiles strictly prohibited. Many Ivy League universities prohibit students from owning cars. Do they go on a date on a bicycle, I wonder? In any case, cyclists are a ubiquitous sight on campuses and there is plenty of space to park bicycles."
3/28"Shopping in town means paying extra for commodities compared to shopping at the co-op on campus. You have to admit, however, shopping in town sure can be more fun."
4/28"It appeared to us that Ivy Leaguers are big fans of classic cars. In particular, a Packard attracts their admiring eyes."
5/28"Modified T-shirts. A Princeton student wears a T-shirt: the sleeves have a school color and his expected graduation year is printed on the front."
6/28"A yacht parka. A rubberized sailing parka is the ultimate in rugged outerwear that can be worn not only on a stormy sea, but also on a rainy day or for playing sports."
7/28"Wearing shoes without socks and untucking your shirt can be overlooked only because the students are on campus."
8/28"Bermuda shorts—two variations. What can a man wear that is superior to the combination of an Oord button-down shirt and a pair of check, Indian Madras Bermuda shorts?"
9/28"Wardrobe for school. Rational-minded Ivy Leaguers don't bother looking neat for classes. They feel that they can get away with dressing casually as long as they don't look too shabby."
10/28"Sweatshirt—two variations. A student is taking a stroll on a rainy campus wearing a sweatshirt which, of course, is in the school color. Ivy Leaguers are known for displaying their loyalty and pride in their alma mater on a daily basis."
11/28"Sundays. Even some Ivy Leaguers who usually wear a suit or a sports jacket must feel like dressing up for Sundays."
12/28"Strutting in style. Simply slipping into a pair of Bermuda shorts is no guarantee that you will look stylish. Strut in a brisk and confident way to complete your style."
13/28"1968. The year printed on his chest signifies his graduation year. A simple calculation tells us he is a freshman. He is wearing a crew neck top in green, his school color."
14/28"Elbow patches. A student is wearing a cotton twill jacket with a rubber trim collar, rubber cuffs as well as leather elbow patches. Quite the stylish dresser."
15/28"Short-sleeved sweatshirt. This student wears a short-sleeved sweatshirt with 'Dartmouth' printed on the front. Again, an Ivy Leaguer demonstrates his devotion to his alma mater."
16/28"An uncouth dresser. A student wearing a football jersey top, a pair of cutoff shorts, and leather sandals. A typical example of uncouth style."
17/28"Varsity jacket. This jacket, in his school color, is made of felt material with leather sleeves. It is a must-have for every Ivy Leaguer."
18/28"Off-white is not quite white, but is light beige. It is evidently a popular color on campus: this student wears it from head to toe."
19/28"Jacquard sweaters. The sweater is also an indispensable article in their wardrobes. V-neck and crewneck sweaters seem to be the most popular."
20/28"Button-down shirts are essential and are overwhelmingly prevalent amongst both Ivy Leaguers and the faculty alike."
21/28"Tartan. A student wears a tartan wool sport shirt. This campus was filled with colorful check patterns in every imaginable color."
22/28"Baseball caps. As in Japan, many students do away with wearing a hat on campus. Still, we occasionally came across a few of them wearing baseball caps."
23/28"Sneakers. To students, sneakers are more desirable than pricey leather shoes. Sneakers are versatile and go with almost anything, whether a sweater or Bermuda shorts."
24/28"Brooks Brothers. Situated on the corner of Madison Avenue and 44th Street, Brooks Brothers is the most famous men's boutique in this neighborhood. Their window display exudes a refined, yet understated pride as the pioneering Ivy League fashion brand."
25/28"Businessmen's uniforms. Almost without exception, Madison men striding in the city wear a jacket, a hat, and an Ivy-style suit, while also carrying an attaché case."
26/28"And the young-at-heart. In the U.S., you will learn that 'Ivy' is not merely another trend that comes and goes. One may wonder if there is an unwritten dress code among Ivy Leaguers, businessmen, and ecutives, since they are invariably dressed in the Ivy style, as if to make a statement that it is the one and only orthodox school of fashion."
27/28"Ivy League alumni. New York City, a whole new world, awaits the successful graduates of Ivy League universities."
28/28"J.Press. Near Yale University, several famous men's boutiques are located. J Press, with its flagship shop in New York, stands majestically over its competitors with the air of a first-class establishment. Its window displays clothes and accessories that cater to student tastes."