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If Miuccia Prada says preppy polo shirts, academic blazers, boat shoes, and sporty swim bottoms feel right for spring/summer 2024, who are we to disagree? In fact, thanks to Miu Miu’s eye-catching S/S 24 collection, I am entering my preppy, athletic era—or what Net-a-Porter aptly named Chic Sportif in its recent spring 2024 seasonal report.
It wasn’t just Miu Miu that leaned into this refined, preppy sensibility. A number of designers, from The Row to Loewe, showcased elements of sport-inspired fashion in their collections in the form of rugby shirts, retro sneakers, and preppy sweaters.
Whether you have a membership to a country club or not, it’s easy to emulate this preppy-meets-sporty, moneyed aesthetic. Take a look below to get inspired by the Miu Miu S/S 24 runway, then shop my favorite preppy-athletic pieces that lean into the vibe perfectly. Think polo shirts, academic blazers, striped button-downs, rugby shirts, baggy board shorts, and more.
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(Image credit: Launchmetrics Spotlight)
Shop the preppy-athletic trend:
Polo Ralph Lauren
Classic Fit Short-Sleeve Polo
Yep, polo shirts will dominate this spring and summer.
Guaranteed, the fashion crowd will be letting these swim bottoms peek through above their skirts, pants, and shorts this summer.
Sperry
Authentic Original Boat Shoe
Thanks to Miu Miu, boat shoes are officially in.
mango
Striped Polo-Neck Sweater
Rugby tops were spotted all over the spring/summer 2024 runways.
Polo Ralph Lauren
Double-Knit One-Button Blazer
A preppy blazer will be your wardrobe hero in 2024.
J.Crew
Étienne Oversized Shirt in Striped Lightweight Oxford
Style a blue-stripe button-down under a polo shirt for a look that’s very spring 2024.
If you’re going to invest in a Miu Miu piece, make it this sporty miniskirt.
Thong sandals gave the Miu Miu collection a casual, beachy vibe.
Zara perfects the look.
Marge Sherwood
Brown Soft Boston Crinkle Bag
Invest in this fresh silhouette.
Reformation
Charlotte Cotton Short
It’s all about short shorts this year.
Adidas X Wales Bonner
Suede Sneakers
A favorite among the fashion crowd.
PANGAIA
Cotton Harrington Jacket
A sporty-chic jacket to throw on over your outfit.
Beverly Hills x Revolve
Oversized Long Sleeve Rugby Tee
More rugby shirts for the win.
J.Crew
Cable-Knit Cardigan Sweater
A preppy cable-knit cardi is always a good idea.
ZARA
Ribbed Polo Collar Shirt
A chic polo at a great price point.
I was swooning over all the low-slung, belted looks at Miu Miu.
The Effortless Pant
The Effortless Pant
I’ll be styling these with the above belt and a pair of swim bottoms peeking through.
FP Movement
Island Time Shorts
So into this trending cobalt blue.
The perfect spring knit.
Sporty & Rich
Logo-Embroidered Cotton Jumper
A preppy sweater is a great place to start to lean into the aesthetic.
SPORTY & RICH
Disco Printed Cotton-Jersey Shorts
I love the idea of pairing these shorts with a striped button-down and blazer.
Cozy and chic.
Sporty & Rich
Vendome Striped Cotton-Poplin Pajama Pants
Warning: You may never want to take these off.