this is super interesting to watch as a brit from the group you describe (even though i dress vintage personally I'm the black sheep of my friend group) just one thing though: The key to classic (posh) british style believe it or not is to be scruffy and to not care what anyone thinks. If you look too tidy you'll look like you're trying too hard and get the side-eye from those people with country houses. I think classic british style - and I mean classic going back to the 1920s even - is about impeccable tailoring and money spent on top quality material to last you your whole life while being as shabby as possible. You don't want your shoes to look too new or your hair too tidy. minimal makeup, maybe some simple stud earrings and lungs full of fresh air. Mud and dog/horse snot and a good scarf are your best accessories. There is a brand called Joules here who does the yellow mac and breton top thing which is yeah *a* british style but it's more modern middle-class cornwall while i think the look you seem to be aiming for for is classic country house. (also gilet is pronouned 'jee-lay' with the j like the french 'je' which is totally not obvious from the spelling).
We used to call it "The Sloane Ranger Look" - and yes, I do have a Barbour - I live in country Australia. In the early 80's a book called "The Official Sloane Ranger Handbook" by Ann Barr and Peter York - it is the English Preppy style book.
Oooh the Sloane Ranger look - I love that! It was hard for me to pin-point what to call this style, so I went for "classic British fashion", but now I know about the Sloane Ranger look I will be able to look into it even more! I will definitely have to get my hands on "The Official Sloane Ranger Handbook." It sounds like the British version of "The Official Preppy Handbook" that was released in the 80s in the United States. Thank you so much for sharing Anne!! xx 💕❤️
I'm so glad I found your channel. I've always had a hard time finding someone on RU-vid that has my style. Preppy style is fairly easy to find on RU-vid, but I'm looking to add that Kate Middleton feel into my look and so far, you're the only one doing it. Thanks so much for sharing, I'm loving these videos!
Aww thank you so much Kelley!! ❤️ That feedback is so fantastic to hear! I know exactly what you mean about trying to find others with a more 'elevated' preppy style, which is something I am striving to achieve. I am hoping that this channel will become a lovely community where we can all share our love for this style of classic fashion! xx
Loved his video! I adore this style especially seen on UK television shows. Shetland, Vera, Midsomer Murders, The Loch and Broadchurch are just a few of my absolute favourite shows to take inspo from.
I love taking fashion inspiration from movies and television too! I always get distracted looking at what all the characters are wearing haha 🙈 Thank you so much for watching Emmanuelle - you have such a beautiful name btw! ❤️💕
Omg you are too sweet! 💕✨ I am so happy you have found my channel! I am hoping it can be a space where we can all connect over our love for classic and preppy fashion! xx
Love your videos. I adore the British look for as long as I can remember. Even the fairy tales, ha ha!! I always hear people from England and Scotland talking about the rain but every time I see pictures of the Royals it always looks sunny. Keep up the great videos. Much love from Canada.
Thank you so much Sherry, I am so glad that you are enjoying the videos! I was literally thinking the same thing about the royals the other day... I hate when it rains and my hair frizzes up, yet I never see any of the royals with horrible, frizzy rain hair haha! Sending love right back to you in Canada 🍁 I am dying to visit your beautiful country one day! xx
Ahh that’s so cool that you are from the Netherlands! I would love to visit one day 😊 ...and will be bringing a rain jacket haha! Thanks for watching lovely xx 💕✨
Oh gosh you are so right about the Harrod’s bag...such a touristy thing to buy! For the classic jackets, I sometimes find J. Crew (even though not a British co.) has some good countryside looks. They have trenches from time to time and quilted green jackets with gold detailing. Really enjoyed watching this video 💕
Thank you for watching Carol! I am so happy you enjoyed the video 😄💕 You are right about J Crew - they do make some beautiful and timeless jackets. I have also found that Zara does some great pieces in this classic British style too but you really have to really sort through the store to find it! xx
Great video! I also think of Jaeger and Boden when think of British brands. Kate wears Ghost London and The Vampires Wife from time to time. I love her style.
I love Hunter. I also love navy color anything! So I have a pair of Navy tall boots in Glossy, bought from Nordstrom’s. To me, they run big. About 2 sizes big. But I recently bought a Hunter ankle height boot in baby blue(bought 2nd hand) and it seems to fit to size. I love Burberry, but do not have a trench. My fav trench is a Navy blue one that I got from Forever 21. The quality is on point and I think it was $20. I can’t remember if it was 2nd hand. I do have a Burberry wool toggle coat though that I love. I bought it 2nd hand and I wish I could find a liner for it. I bought a Navy(of course), Burberry quilted Brit jacket that I love, from Bloomies. I found a 2nd hand white one last year. Love them. I love Harrod’s! I’ve bought them 2nd hand here online. Interestingly enough, I bought a beautiful Burberry wallet from Harrods years ago and it was cheaper to buy it from their website and ship it here to the US. I swear I was British in SEVERAL of my prior lives.
I would say my red hunter boots are on the larger size, but because I wear quite thick socks with them they fit well! I had always thought in my future I would love to buy a Burberry trench (and who knows, maybe I still might) but I'm actually perfectly happy with my Jack Wills one. I think the quality is great and was at least 1/10th of the price!
I’m new to this channel, the “and just like that” video brought me here but all of the other content is fantastic too! Thanks for lending such chic fashion expertise. 🌟
Omg thank you for doing the video so quickly, it was super informative!! I’m definitely going to be looking into adding some of these pieces into my autumn wardrobe. Really enjoying your channel.
Of course Marian!! Thank you so much for suggesting the topic! ❤️💕 This classic British style is especially great for autumn fashion - you will definitely be able to put together some really beautiful outfits! xx
Well Duberry are selling British fashion, English to be specific, so they can't complain about being included. Good effort on covering our fashion! I enjoyed the video.
I’m also British, my tastes are different to the last comment. Blazers play a big part, styled with just above the knee skirts, pleated midi skirts, button up white blouses, ballet flats, loafers, heeled pumps, structured handbags, roll neck cashmere sweaters. Obviously hunter boots and a Barbour for the country, and tweeds.
“Crazy horse girl style” but what if you were born there?!?! 😆 There’s no such thing as too much equestrian wear. It’s funny I’m American and I wouldn’t be caught dead in cowboy boots but I wear hunter boots and riding boots whenever I can. 🤷🏻♀️ Edited to add: Apps like Mercari always have hunter boots in every color for almost new and way lower than the asking price. It saves on the wallet and the environment. I get a lot of J Crew stuff there, too. You could actually do an entire video on satchel bags and brands that make them, alone. My favorite (that I don’t own yet) is the Mulberry Amberley in black, oxblood or the saddle colored one. 🤤 Also Gillet is pronounced like gee-lay with the g sounding like the French j in “bonjour” ❤️ Someone whose channel is centered on preppy style that actually posts on a regular basis is SO overdue. Glad to have you and look forward to more videos.
Haha I am saying crazy horse girl as someone who used to be one! 😂 I agree, if you want to go full on equestrian you totally should! Ahhh the pronunciation of “gilet” makes sense - thank you for the correction! I have only ever seen it written.
I have never heard of the Mercari app but it sounds great! I will definitely be checking it out so thank you so much for the recommendation 😎 and a video on satchel bags is a fantastic idea. I do LOVE Mulberry bags, they are absolutely gorgeous! Thank you so much for your comment, and I am so happy to hear you are enjoying the videos 😘💖❤️
Joules is a very popular brand where the yellow rain Mac is from which I own and L k Bennett shoes. Phase eight. I wouldn’t say jack wills unless your in school and only some of the blazers, macs......
I always think Joules rainboots (or wellies!) are so cute! And yeah some of the Jack Wills stuff is a little tweenie, but I do own a couple of trenches etc from them that don't have the branding and they are pretty decent quality! x
00:44 It's possible that we date ourselves with our "Mac" associations 😳 When I hear "Mac" I think of John Lennon and The Ballad of John and Yoko. I never knew exactly what a Mac was. Now I do 😊
So glad to hear it was informative even though it is primarily about women's style! I feel like some of it is definitely transferrable over to men's style too ie colour schemes, hunter boots, tweed etc! 😄
So happy I stumbled upon your vids, love it! Do you have any tips where you can buy good jumping pants, because I love the equestrian fashion! Xoxo amazing vids!
Aw how lovely, welcome to my channel!! I love the equestrian fashion too. Normally I google something like “women’s khaki jodhpurs” to find the pants, but I have also just discovered a brand called Holland Cooper. They have a beautiful equestrian line that you might like to check out! 🐴💕
I have heard they are a very quality boot that lasts for years! Very cute too... I think I might just have to get a pair of the Autumn Stone red ones! 😍
@@FabSakker I have olive green ones that I wear all the time with an olive green barn coat. Both are so practical and timeless. Bite the bullet, you deserve them and it is a purchase that you will not regret
Melanie ideally one in every color but I picked the green because most floral prints have green in them and I love pairing spring dresses with my hunters as well as jeans 💛
Is there anything relatable between denim skirt and British style? I've seen a lot of British women wear denim skirts (although not very trendy for me) Am I wrong?
@@FabSakker I think many of us loved horses. I rode them when I was 8 lol. But TRUE horse girls are a different breed! 😂 Thanks for all of your content. Just found your channel and loving it so far! ❤️
Hunter boots have dropped quality enormously, real English countryside people almost don't wear them, now it's considered just an international fashion brand. You can spot posers because they wear them :-) and don't get me to start with those awful colours they make the boots, but again they're a fashion brand now so it makes sense, even though the 'classic British style' will not be it anymore. Same with a red Barbour.
That's a real shame about the Hunter boots! I have a lovely dark red pair and I really love them. I haven't had a problem in terms of quality - but I must admit I'm not out paddock bashing in them haha! Thanks for your insight on this style!
