Ivy Style - Gentleman's Gazette

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For many people out there, the terms Ivy, prep, or trad blend together in a way that makes it very difficult to distinguish between the three. While there are certain similarities between those styles, the real difference is in how the garment's worn. For example, the prep look is more nautical in appearance and more suited to the beach, in Cape Cod, or the Hamptons, that being said, last time I was in Cape Cod, it was really disappointing to see how few people actually dressed properly. Ivy style, on the other hand, is a dressier version that was originally developed in the halls of the Ivy League schools.
So what exactly is Ivy style?
At the core, they're just two things. On the one hand, it's you wanting to address and represent that you're a member of an Ivy League school. On the other hand, you wanted to be a little bit rebellious maybe against your father who will put on a formal outfit and in that same instance, you would dress down your outfit.
So today, one could argue that the differences between Ivy style and prep style are about the degree of formality, yet in reality, it's more about semantics. While Ivy leaguers will opt for penny loafers, prep style followers go for boat shoes. So preps will roll up their pants and wear their shoes without socks as soon as it's warm enough, whereas Ivy Leaguers will usually wear socks and only skip them during the really peak heat of summer. Prep style enthusiasts will rarely wear a full suit instead, they will go with Blazers, sport coats, maybe seersucker pants, Nantucket red chinos, or anything in between. They like to add color and not so much into the suits. Ivy Leaguers, on the other hand, still wear suits about half of the time; usually more casual suits, flannel suits, but they also like tweed jackets and combinations maybe with an elbow patch that gives you a nice old school feel that is still casual yet more formal and maybe a little less colorful than the prep style.
So what are typical Ivy style items that you can use in your outfits to get that distinguished look?
First of all, I think it's the penny loafer. Introduced by the GH bass shoe company in 1936, it became an instant hit with students. It was particularly popular with the Ivy League undergrads because it was much more casual than an Oxford shoe or derby, at the same time, the ease of just slipping on a loafer paired with a leather texture or even a suede, may be the perfect companion to the formal yet somewhat casual Ivy style.
The second classic staple in Ivy style is khaki pants or chinos. We had an extensive guide about chinos which you can check out here but basically, it's pants made out of 100% cotton usually in earthy tones such as khakis, sometimes olive green, shades in between, sand, or stone. Yes, you can also get them in other colors such as Nantucket red or maybe navy but those earthy tones are more typical for the Ivy style. They combine well with a blazer, dress shirt, and a tie, or with a sweater or polo shirt.
The third thing to invest in are knit ties. You could either go with silk knit ties in two tones or maybe with a mottled yarn so you have a multitude of colors.
The fourth Ivy style item to invest in is a herringbone tweed sport coat. It could either be a color like oatmeal or something like you can see right here next to me. It's a darker mix and it's perfect for the for the fall-winter season. Herringbone is very classic and traditional. It's different and visually more interesting than a solid worsted suit, at the same time, it's not a bold windowpane. It sits right in that sweet spot. Of course, it also has somewhat of a country appeal so people who picked up equestrian sports really liked the fabric. Also, it doesn't wrinkle very much, it's usually cut a little more roomy, always single breasted and never double-breasted, and it's such a perfect staple of the Ivy style wardrobe.
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[@nas9563]

My father worked in a company called VAN Jacket, Inc., which introduced the preppy style into Japan in the early 1960's. Still to this day, I am heavily influenced by the preppy style and Ivy look, because my father bought novelty goods from VAN back home and I was surrounded by them when I was growing up. Unfortunately VAN went bankrupt, but in 2000 they came back. I am not a big fan of VAN anymore because it lost its 'vibe' they had back then, but I think it still subconsciously affects my present clothing style. Not just my clothing style, also my taste of style in general. I am kind of glad that you mention Japan when you talk about Ivy Style, which helps to bring me back my good old memories.

[@TomMcMorrow]

While I adore preppy style for the spring and summer, I find my tastes tend to gravitate more towards Ivy style for the fall and winter. Another favorite video for me!

[@firstlast7584]

Tom McMorrow Same

[@technolotree5690]

0:40 - Rafael's dream of visiting a fully realized Ivy styled Cape Cod like the 1950's in "Pleasantville" are crushed immediately....

[@daftmell5237]

i'd unironically live in pleasantville

[@drzaius844]

It looks like Amity from Jaws

[@fashionsenseforthewiseands2023]

These looks are classic and timeless. They will most likely be around for decades/generations.

[@gersonlevy2301]

Yesss 😻😻😻😻❗❗

[@alexandralapernice1030]

I learn sooo much, even though as a woman it don’t actually need it, but the videos are so well made! I wish there were be an equivalent channel for women 🧐

[@OFNBW]

more trad and ivy style videos!

[@greggsimpson7129]

May I respectfully offer several observations: I'm a 68 year old Prep and Ivy. Navy blazers and other jackets should always have 3 buttons on the front. The Brooks Brothers and Paul Stewart garments reflect this. Think- the Brothers Brothers Sack suit. Also, trouser cuffs are a must. They should be 1 3/8". Cuffs add the correct weight to lighter trousers. No mention has been made of monograms. They should appear on dress shirts and always be small and discreet.

[@gersonlevy2301]

También soy preppy ,ivy y tengo 24años ❤robo miradas

[@jlafontaine3517]

One of my favourite type of videos... really loving the channel rn!! Keep up the good work Raphael👌❤

[@jcherrera104]

Prep was based off of preparatory schools mainly boarding schools where Ivy was based on well..... Ivy league Colleges. Ivy is a more mature style then prep but are now interchangeable. It also has to do with location Nantucket was a little different then NYC or Pennsylvania prep or Ivy...

[@jnjtiger]

Letter sweaters were not something everyone could/should wear. They are award sweaters literally awarded to varsity athletes who contributed significantly to team. You will sometimes see Class numeral award sweaters. These date to the era when first year students could Not play on varsity teams. Rather there were “first year” teams, and major contributors to those teams were awarded Class numerals. Finally, there are “interwoven” letter sweaters. Here the letter is not sewn on the sweater, but actually woven into the sweater. These signify major accomplishments, which may vary by school. Certainly know that at some schools they were awarded to team captains. At Princeton, if your team won the Ivy League championship, you were awarded a white interwoven sweater as captain of that team. Versus the traditional black sweater with orange “P”. Also note that authentic Harvard letter sweaters have “straight line” H. Otherwise, probably a sweater from Tommy Hilfiger.

[@tedstudt8550]

Wow. Just realized I had 3 major staples of this in my closet - chinos, tweed coats, and knit ties. Guess I just need penny loafers. I do like the easy slip-on-and-go nature of penny loafers.

[@Superbates123]

You, sir, are a treasure. Amazing knowledge of men's fashion, history, and assistance. This video about prep and ivy fashion and history was immensely informative (and please don't hold my Princeton degree against me; lol). Thank you again.

[@lucaspoole1892]

Great video as always, can’t wait for the trad primer!

[@pitiedvod]

Really hav enjoyed the Ivy, Prep, and Trad style videos. I tend to switch between the Ivy and Trad styles in my work environment, where it it too casual an environment to go full formal business suit and out at events and we can never have enough tweed and they will never take away my loafers.

[@N4RCissus]

I watch these cause I find his voice soothing.

[@sponky475]

I love the style videos! Please make more :)

[@timeattackdreamer989]

After watching this video as a student at Columbia, I am off to the mall!

[@theays666]

A great video as always

[@gerrybennett7705]

Ivy and prep was also about color. Pinks, greens, light blues were all used along with chinos and penny loafers no socks to set one apart from the crowd. Still current for me. Love the look

[@CasperLCat]

Attended Dartmouth back in the 80s and sadly never saw anything Ivy League style. Lots of bulky Fair Isle sweaters on the girls and Marty McFly down vests on both genders (it WAS the 80s). Also those half rubber LLBEAN boots on everyone except me. I wore waterproofed leather hiking boots for serious White Mtn. excursions. Alas, no raccoon coats or tennis sweaters or tweed jackets or neckties on anyone except for fraternity semi-formals. I see the women today wear the little black dress for special events - always a good look. Mostly back then we were just trying to stay warm ! New Hampshire in the 80s meant winters with low temps below zero for weeks at a time. And eye-popping fall foliage that has sadly been dulled by climate change - fall nights no longer have the cold snap needed to make those fluorescent orange maples really pop. That said, Dartmouth is still a gorgeous place with lots of camaraderie and is an even better school today - socially more diverse, academically stronger, and now boasts facilities for student housing, athletics, and extracurricular activities which are truly world-class.

[@West996]

Love these primers

[@jamesthacoolcat9926]

Nice video. Very interesting about ivy style.

[@realcrazyfrog]

Your videos are so good, man

[@halfnorfolk5310]

I need a grey "shaggy dog" sweater badly! I have all of the common Ivy/Trade staples in my wardrobe. This is the one piece I need!

[@jacobtufts8526]

Never heard of this style until now even though I'm 16 I work in a haberdashery just shows how much there is to men's fashion great video Thanks!

[@chains-chains]

Jacob Tufts that sounds like a dream job for someone younger interested in classic menswear!

[@rlkinnard]

I think it is an idealized versions of the 1950s look at Harvard. Walking around Harvard Square, you would find few people dressed that way.

[@antonigroulx-comeau8640]

I love your channel so much

[@RizwanKler]

Great vid Sven... there is a brightly coloured light at the end of a Cisco VPN tunnel 🤟😎🍸

[@andreasjohansson4050]

Hi Raphael! Thank you for the interesting and enjoyable video and personally I’m quite fond of the the preppy and Ivy league style. Speaking of classic american style, could you make a ”Is it worth it”- video on the Bass Weejun loafer?

[@aaronsung6208]

I dont think ivy people dress in ivy style anymore

[@greggsimpson7129]

An Sung - oh yes we do.

[@firstlast7584]

Gregg Simpson In all my trips to UPenn, Cornell, Dartmouth, Brown, and columbia which is probably around 11 I have never seen someone wear something remotely ivy. Sure prep is still there, however just about every college has a prep or frat group. Ivy style has surely died off in Ivy League Universities, and it's quite heartbreaking as I doubt the situation at Yale,Harvard, and Princeton are much better

[@Ya0Yao]

I was once a teaching assistant at Princeton. Most of my students weren't dressing in Ivy style.

[@arricammarques1955]

Prep school memories, blazer, tie, slacks, dress shoes. LOL

[@CrazyLeiFeng]

Those schools are controlled by the Communists now so the students have to look like gangsta rappers or hippies.

[@florarampadoravlog]

I'm here to support you always

[@IrishDemon]

Gwonderful video as always.

[@Inhumanform]

Love this style

[@anthonyquaranta5717]

Finally! Thanks!

[@eldritchweather]

Ty so much for the informative videos i rly enjoy your vids very much! I d like to see a video or advice about trouser fabric durability and choices to protect more delicate fabric. I have big problem with inner thigh rubbing and with some fabrics i get destroyed pants in a couple of weeks (5 wears) ...

[@jonnmarkmaniti6229]

Ow man this man really knows classic styles

[@jansolo4824]

Thank you for this Interesse video. Beeing influenced heavily by the Mod culture, it’s nice to get this infos. Mods were influenced by the Ivy Style.

[@keithwong5541]

The belt at the back such fine taste

[@matthewbeechr]

Thanks so much for this, if a flannel might be a better choice than worsted in the fall/winter season, is there a particular fabric in the spring/summer season that might be more ivy and less traditional?

[@MjMyV193]

It was a great video. Thank you, for the topic today. Where can we get more information about the style? I mean what sources did you use, so I know they are reliable.

[@HarmlessDilettante]

I grew up with these styles, but I have a different view of them. Preppy is what you wear at prep school. When you graduate your school, called preparatory as they prep you for Ivy League entrance, off you go, hopefully to an Ivy League University, or Stanford, UC Berkeley, UCLA, or USC if you’re based on the West Coast. The casual versus formal of the two is based on the age of the same individual wearing them. YMMV.

[@djblackjackshellac]

Raphael, I'm slowly working my way through your stuff. Any thoughts about rowing blazers, in particular? I'd certainly welcome a small guide to those, with your expertise. I have a small but growing collection. I'm guessing you probably know Jack Carlson?

[@WhiteDervish]

Oh, man! I cannot explain how big of a fan of this intro music.

[@blakemcnamara9105]

The Ivy-Mad Men Style is severely underrated.

[@wnJhntn]

I think polo Ralph Lauren is pretty good for both ivy and prep

[@dscrappygolani7981]

And yet here you stand .... trying single-handedly to stem the reversion to nature in all its natural glory...sad, really, what men's fashion has devolved into. Good video.

[@dtmstormphotography]

I love wearing suits especially 1940s/80s/90s suits! I wear suits all day, everyday, all year long! Suits are my style & Favorite Thing to wear

[@passingthetorch5831]

Nice videos. I'm an American living in Italy, tired of stuffed pockets, but can't find a decent small bag for a man. Any suggestions? Perhaps a video?

[@caraboska]

Honestly? I of course knew what "preppy" was. There were people in high school who dressed like that, but I don't really remember too much of either prep or Ivy style at my nice Ivy League alma mater. The guys maybe wore Polo shirts or even the occasional boat shoes (without socks of course), but they tended to wear jeans rather than chinos with them. But then again, what do I know? This was back in the early to mid-1980s :P

[@rlkinnard]

I live a few blocks from Harvard Square and I think that Raphael was describing Harvard in 1955, not Harvard in the 2020s. Most people will be wearing jeans or chinos, gym shoes weather permitting, normal sweaters or sweat shirts. Raphael has a longing for the good old days when people dressed more formally which colors his description of the present.

[@chemismokebender1362]

Very cool.

[@stevelee8426]

Are those Chinos Nantucket red? I thought it was as pinker colour than that?

[@hiphop90s98]

Quality Videos

[@DarkPrinceOfClowns]

Do you have a video somewhere on what to wear for sports and/or workout? I can't seem to find a single reliable source of information for these type of clothes for the more distinguished gentleman style. (And, let's face it, what you see in the gym is so far from it that it makes you want to cry.) It's important to stay healthy, but I would like to look good while doing it too, if at all possible.

[@johnfitzgeraldkennedy7947]

can you do a video on how to get different types of stains out of clothes and different types of clothes, I approve this content

[@mandavaler]

where can i find a propper fedora Raphael?

[@tangchiprathomo819]

Great video! Is there any such thing called Preppy/Ivy timepiece?

[@picadie8971]

I wonder as well

[@giloro85]

Any vintage round solid gold Omega Seamaster, Patek Phillipe Calatrava or similar watches.

[@tangchiprathomo819]

Gil Oro thanks for the suggestion.

[@AFCAWorldBodybuildingArchive]

Thinking of Carlton Banks 💪

[@christiangilberti9834]

actually, the heyday of ivy was in the 1930s, prep was its appropriation and continuation by main street brands in the 1970s and 80s, and trad is a subgenre that might be called "ivy nostalgia" which has been going since the 1980s...

[@christiangilberti9834]

also the origins of chinos were in WW2 U.S. and U.K. military dress as Raphael has described in earlier videos

[@blackperproductions8424]

make a video about frock coats pls.

[@masterffffffffffffff]

Hey, so I've been thinking about tattoos recently and wanted to know the general opinion of both visible and non-visible ones for a gentleman and if you did have a visible tattoo, how you could style it to fit a gentleman aesthetic. Would this be enough material for you to make a video/article?

[@glenndanzigsmanycats2045]

Tattoos can fit that aesthetic. You can be covered head to toe in tattoos and still dress like a gentleman.

[@johnayala1150]

Please make a video review of J presa

[@theeverydayguy6341]

This is one of the videos I was waiting for! It's a pitty dressing ivy or preppy has such a bad Reputation especially here in germany.

[@waltski4375]

Really? That is interesting. Do you know the rationale?

[@corden826]

vi ci well Preppy and Ivy is not really timeless and German is very modern in my opinion so it unfortunately makes sense

[@MEKKANNOID]

As soon as you dress well here, people who aren't dressed well immediately assume you are dressed well in order to show that you think you're better than them, and just generally assume that you're a pretentious and arrogant arseohole, and won't talk to you.

[@jeanraspail2979]

MEKKANNOID : A lot of envy in Germany and also a lot of anti conservative sentiment in many parts of the country. That's why I left nearly a decade ago.

[@rishabhsharma6763]

I am mix of both hahah!

[@nebulabeyond]

Pleases do a video on Mods/Modernists!!! :)

[@dararohan1209]

Horsebits remind me a lot of Ivy/preppy style.

[@silluete]

either your voice are getting smaller or my headset is broken... a reason to buy new one!!

[@Wahmurca]

Hey, I would like to see a primer video of a “Football fan/football casual” style. It was very popular and there’re still people, who are fond of it. I am sure, that a lot of your viewers will like the idea because of the unusualness and originality of the style. Of course, it’s more British than American, but it has its fans all over the world.

[@seanmcguire7974]

Why are the hems or cuffs so big on your pants?

[@davida5296]

Some J. Press chinos are cotton poly blend. Also the suits are fused ...just fyi

[@thetrekkiegamer1299]

They should do one of these concerning mod style.

[@arda9437]

Early! Yippee!!!!

[@Marc-craM97]

The preppy style is known for its clean and colorful look, and it first emerged around 1910. Ivy League style is a bit more refined and dressy than the nautical roots of preppy style. The Ivy League Style came to life in the 1950s across some of the nation's best college campuses.

[@milaalaniva775]

What would we do without you?!?

[@dannyw.b6447]

You should really get slimmer pants

[@ajakagsgs419]

What kind of style the peaky blinders have?

[@firstlast7584]

ajak agsgs 1930's.

[@clawhammer704]

Now just get the house, car, and the large bank account to backup that style.

[@patrickpang2911]

As long as you looked rakish, doesn't matter with the style.

[@arricammarques1955]

Cap Cod, You can-'t get the-re, from here-a' LOL

[@jimhughon621]

Maybe a video about mods

[@wsafaf3afawfe3]

4:39

[@nicolascuevas-segura2254]

You better beware or be scared

[@Xfighter000]

*g o o s e b u m p s*

[@kabeerrajoria]

Ametora brought me here

[@saniainez]

I wish you guys would redo this video! Even though it is enjoyable and informative, I feel like it could be much more structured.

[@benwatts2087]

So this is really my main issue with Gentlemen's Gazette is that, while the channel is very informative and can be helpful to men, there is a bit too much of a "nostalgia fetish" that tends to dominate the concept of what a gentlemen is and what he wears, and it's the most obvious here. When you went to Cape Cod you realized that most folks down there really don't throw on this dandy wardrobe that you always seem to like to present. We can't be stuck in the '40s and '50s. My constructive criticism is just try to add some modernity to your videos so that we can at least see if we can hybridize or make fusions of style for TODAY'S gentlemen, not for gentlemen of the past who happen to now be our great-grandfathers.

[@reesecripe5428]

Ben Watts No offense but why would he do that? This channel is about traditional and historical men's clothing. He owns a traditional men's accessory store and runs a traditional men's clothing channel. It's not supposed to be modern.

[@kalel0192]

You're just asking him to make his channel cater to a different audience because...you don't like it? Make your own channel for your own preference.

[@nursen2106]

that is true but on the other side, some viewers like me like that. on the other hand, they could insert a bit more pictures of a bite more modern fashion. as a gentlemen style follows traditional dressing rules, it does make sense to address elements of a style even if it feels vintage

[@rlkinnard]

@@reesecripe5428 Sven is not describing the current dress of the students at Harvard rather the more formal dress of the 50s. He should just mention that.

[@GretchenHarbourt]

If you go to Nantucket or Newport, they will dress more proper and traditional than Cape Cod.

[@tedhill2095]

double breasted suits look the best by far

[@fnd111]

Sven: The 1900s, 1950s are plural, not possessive. No apostrophe, lower case s. I am surprised at you.

[@user-vy9tf4wn1o]

Overdue video

[@nenaddimitrijevic8266]

Trad is better

[@joshmcwalters]

Thinking knitted ties are part of Ivy or preppy fashion is so far off the mark, you really don't have a clue.

[@christopherfoley2819]

Generally speaking, Ivy is style more Dartmouth, Yale, Princeton where J. Press or Andover Shop are king. Harvard now looks more like Ross Dress for Less , Brown is Gucci and LV . These sweeping generalizations are really dated and inaccurate. More “prep style” at a Boston area community college or in Newport Beach, CA

[@andyrosa1470]

In the summer, you must wear the more slim cut garments. Despite how you may think they drape, it just looks odd to have summer colors on a garment with winter dimensions (ex: those nantucket red pants that seem baggy)

[@firstlast7584]

andy rosa completely wrong, in summer clothes should be more loose for the purpose of allowing for more air flow

[@gentlemansgazette]

I think you are confusing your personal taste for slim garments with staying cooler in summer ;)

[@desanctisapostata]

"how to dress like Paul Newman"

[@79LOCOTE]

I doubt anybody including Ivy people dress like that this days …. other thing what's up with this guy's Pants waist always look like its 3 to 4 times bigger than what he should wear???

[@TheEric5109]

Just my opinion but ... all knit ties should be rounded up and burned.

[@monsieurboks]

Hear hear! They're just so unsightly that they irritate my eyes

[@lolly4961]

The are more casual used and what the fuss about? Its not like you see it everyday.

[@sputimboy]

Actually I really love them and the next one I buy will be a knitted one

[@fjodorklein3021]

NOOOOOO

[@cynicaesthetics4341]

TheEric5109 what are you talking about, i think knit ties are almost the nicest ties. I wore a navy db suit, banker striped blue shirt with white collar, and brown knit tie for my confirmation and it looked fantastic

[@doctorx0079]

That word should really be pronounced "prih-mer". "Pry-mer" is a type of paint.

[@nutyyyy]

I'm not sure what language you are speaking but P Primer is pronounced pry-mer regardless of the context.

[@s.b.9059]

the pants are too long you look like your grandpa

[@missiondiablo]

I know you are a stickler for proper pronunciation of things (based on your other videos); so I thought it necessary to correct your pronunciation of the word "primer," A primer (an elementary introduction to something) is pronounced as "prim-er" (as in "prim and proper"), NOT "prym-er". Just thought you should know.

[@domoroboto8752]

No one pronounces it that way. Prym-er has become standard even if it was originally “incorrect”.