When someone mentions schoolgirl fashion, knee-high socks, white collared blouses, pleated skirts, letterman sweaters, and blazers with school logo patches come to mind.
Emmy Rossum in rolled-up denim jeans with white high heels and a bright red oversized handbag running errands in Los Angeles, California, on July 22, 2014 (Credit: WENN)
However, today, there’s no shortage of fashion houses and style-savvy celebrities reinterpreting the schoolgirl look. It’s interesting to note how versatile the preppy trend has become. Just take a look at Emmy Rossum’s chic, preppy attire!
Emmy Rossum in a preppy blazer outfit with Coach Harlee heels (Credit: WENN)
The pleated skirt is nonexistent, and Emmy’s not walking in Oxford shoes either. But this outfit exudes a schoolgirl vibe, thanks to the actress’s navy blazer with white piping, quintessential of preppy blazers.
The 27-year-old injected a classic panache into the schoolgirl aesthetic by wearing her Reese + Riley Prepster blazer with skinny jeans, a crisp white shirt with its top buttons undone and the hem untucked, and gray Coach Harlee pumps.
Emmy Rossum in skinny jeans with a Reese + Riley Prepster blazer (Credit: WENN)
To add more color to the look, The Beautiful Creatures actress accessorized with a cherry red tote and a pair of red sunglasses. This proves you can partake in the preppy trend without looking like you’re going to a cosplay convention!
The key is to find a stylish schoolgirl-inspired blazer and pair it with modern pieces like skinny jeans, classic pumps, and a simple white shirt. What are your thoughts on Emmy Rossum’s interpretation of the preppy look?