In a similar vein as last week’s
article, today we shine the spotlight on another facet of classic British style
- that of the Sloane Ranger. This style of dress makes ‘preppy’ seem like a
dirty word. The lifestyle of the Sloane is one that we probably all envy:
country ‘houses’ (read: mansions), hot dates to accompany us to polo matches
and point-to-points, and lots of champagne. While not all of us can look
forward to divot-stomping, we can certainly all look the part. Hey, don’t knock
it. Hang out at Bluebird and you might just catch the eye of that Nacho
lookalike…
The vibe: affluent, groomed, put-together
The key word: polished
Poster girls: the Duchess of Cambridge
and Pippa Middleton, Delfina Blaquier, Millie Mackintosh and Kimberley Garner
(of Made in Chelsea
fame)
Key trends: country and chalet chic (only on location, of course),
‘preppy’ (think Ralph Lauren, Jack Wills etc.), tweed, little make-up, glossy
side-parted hair, Louis Vuitton (yes, it’s a trend), equestrian
Essential pieces: skinny jeans, jodhpurs or jodhpur-style leggings,
riding boots, blazers, pashminas, Louis Vuitton (handbags and luggage), Hermes
scarves, cable knit sweaters, flip flops, sunglasses, quilted jackets, anything
Barbour, gilets
Bun or ponytail? Either is acceptable, as long as it’s masterfully
messy-yet-polished
Heels or flats? Both are utilized. If heels, nude or black pumps.
If flats, riding boots or French Sole ballet flats
Sloanglish: “rah” (a teasing term for a young Sloane), “babe” (used
by girls to greet friends of either sex, or a partner), “hun” (used by guys to
greet female friends), “ledge” (short for ‘legend’; used to describe how cool
something is: “That’s ledge”)
Common quirk: Sloanes are known to greet friends with a kiss of
each cheek, French-style, regardless of sex
Laura Hunter-Thomas,
Ici Fashion
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