In a true democracy everyone can be upper class and live in Connecticut.

Looking, acting, and ultimately being Prep is not restricted to an elite minority lucky enough to attend prestigious private schools, just because an ancestor or two happened to arrive here on the Mayflower. You don't even have to be a registered Republican.

Cynicism is more than a pose; it's also a handy time saver. By deflating your companion's enthusiasm, you can cut conversations in half.

Like everything else, Preppiness begins in the home.

Wool, cotton, and the odd bits of silk and cashmere are the only acceptable materials for Prep clothes. They look better. They require professional maintenance. They are more expensive.

The University of Miami is not a campus with visible school spirit, just visible tan lines.

It is the inalienable right of every man, woman, and child to wear khaki.