fsp left a comment on 9/9/2010 at 12:34 PM:

That’s what i call UNDERSTATEMENT. Great look!

Doc left a comment on 9/9/2010 at 12:33 PM:

@ Cary:  The 15 1/2 “size” refers to the circumference of the collar… 15 1/2 inches. Some shirt makers base the sleeve length off of the neck measurement for their sport shirts.  A traditional men’s dress shirt would include both the neck and sleeve length (e.g. 15 1/2 - 35).  Hope this helps!

Jim Donaldson left a comment on 9/9/2010 at 12:33 PM:

Cary looks androgynous in the same way Marlene Dietrich looks androgynous in top hat and tails—totally feminine and very hot. Iconic, too.

Look it up if you need to.

F.E. Castleberry left a comment on 9/9/2010 at 12:23 PM:

@cws—“Androgynous” is pretty much the ultimate preppy compliment for a woman. That is what the prep aesthetic is grounded in.  Place her next to me and we would look extremely similar…save the Jack Rogers sandals. Men should rarely wear sandals.

@The Boss—I do not know if she carries a wallet or not. She was a guest/visitor at the hotel I crashed at for the night, Fort 1 North.

@BMOC—She was photographed at Forty 1 North.

cws left a comment on 9/9/2010 at 12:10 PM:

@ Cary -  androgynous? Far from it…quite feminine and stunning is more like it. Poor choice of words from the crowd…

The Boss left a comment on 9/9/2010 at 11:33 AM:

The mixing of colors presented here is exceptional. Steezy, breezy. No purse, though. Does she carry a wallet?

John Ndge left a comment on 9/9/2010 at 11:18 AM:

Love the shorts, its a perfect brown and as mentioned earlier, the green belt does add a nice “zing”

Elizabeth left a comment on 9/9/2010 at 10:34 AM:

The bright green belt here adds a nice “zing!” to the outfit. Here in New England it’s already getting too cool outside for shorts, though.

Cary Randolph left a comment on 9/9/2010 at 10:20 AM:

Thank you all for the very kind compliments. Do I really look that androgynous? Perhaps the shirt should have been pink. Who/what/wear:
Gitman Bros. button-down in size 15 1/2 (I don’t understand men’s sizing.)
J.Crew 5” shorts
Sterling anchor necklace by J.H.Breakell of Newport, R.I.
Jack Rogers sandals from summer ‘07
Wayfarer rip-offs purchased at a gas station in rural Missouri, summer ‘07

Laguna Beach Trad left a comment on 9/9/2010 at 9:12 AM:

Nice find, FEC, this is a great photo.

She is extremely cute and the clothes are perfect.

Peace out.

ndndsensation left a comment on 9/9/2010 at 9:06 AM:

lovin’ the boyfriend shirt.

robdarko left a comment on 9/9/2010 at 8:44 AM:

My reaction was very visceral.  This girl is casual perfection and, for lack of a better word, plays up the prep “androgyny” beautifully.  With the exception of the sandals, this outfit would be appropriate on either sex.  Clothes then become a uniform and we start paying attention to the actual person(s).

On her, the boxy cut of the shirt/short intrigue me and I find myself looking for the curves on her body, admiring her obviously tanned/toned legs, and her long locks.

BMOC left a comment on 9/9/2010 at 7:59 AM:

Black Pearl? Bar looks familiar but paved floor doesn’t . . . .

Woman to Blame left a comment on 9/9/2010 at 7:55 AM:

Love the shorts, J.crew 5inch chinos? Great combination with the shirt & shorts.

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ysb left a comment on 9/9/2010 at 7:37 AM:

The boy look is so in for the Prep Girl right now. Love this shot. J.Crew is really helping out with that quintessential look. The shorts are amazing. What’s noteworthy about them?

cws left a comment on 9/9/2010 at 7:34 AM:

Brings back memories of when my wife used to wear my button-downs…

sabrina left a comment on 9/9/2010 at 6:54 AM:

i woul love to wear that !

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Super Burbs left a comment on 9/9/2010 at 6:32 AM:

Casual perfection…

John left a comment on 9/9/2010 at 6:21 AM:

Hot Damn!

Elizabeth left a comment on 9/9/2010 at 10:39 AM:

You know, folks, FEC’s description says that the party’s theme was “tongue in cheek.” To me, that means that not everyone there necessarily wears prep clothes all the time, so yes, there are going to be untucked shirts, logo’d handbags and the like. It looks like it was a lot of fun, too.

DAM left a comment on 9/9/2010 at 10:29 AM:

Fred: Why can’t we enlarge any of the pictures?

R.U.Trippin left a comment on 9/9/2010 at 10:15 AM:

Looks like a fun party so I hate to say it . . . the logo handbags are just déclassé. Also, if you’re at a friend’s party and you feel the need to carry your handbag, rather than leave it in the hall, you need a different sort of friend.

Cam left a comment on 9/8/2010 at 11:45 PM:

LOVE the quote and pictures!  Why all the bashing on here?  (No pun intended)  Looks like a great party!

dan speicher left a comment on 9/8/2010 at 11:27 PM:

I have spent many summers shooting, riding, and lounging by the pool at Rolling Rock, but for the life of me never heard of Piping Rock until today. Great images Fred.

Matthew left a comment on 9/8/2010 at 8:49 PM:

There is nothing preppy about untucked shirts

robdarko left a comment on 9/8/2010 at 7:13 PM:

@xavier, flip flops are appropriate in the summer.  Specially Rainbows.

You know what is not appropriate?  Tommy Hilfiger anything.  I know, I know.  I am just harping at this point.

xavier left a comment on 9/8/2010 at 5:35 PM:

The flip-flops ruined it all for me.

JRS left a comment on 9/8/2010 at 5:07 PM:

Excellent pictures from the Preppy Party.  What sort of camera/lenses do you use?  (Feel free to email…)

TSBosché left a comment on 9/8/2010 at 4:32 PM:

FEC - Excellent candid photos of what looks like an excellent party. Kudos also for your refusal to take embarrassing photos. People have a way of making fools of themselves at times - a gentleman need not compound the error.  Best, always.

F.E. Castleberry left a comment on 9/8/2010 at 3:43 PM:

@Luis Alcaraz—Thank you. I have not really taken any photography “classes” but make no mistake about it, I am a professional and have been shooting since 2005.

Luis Alcaraz left a comment on 9/8/2010 at 3:36 PM:

@ FEC You are a great photographer, really good job here. Did you take classes? Everything looks great and everyone look great is a shame that the summer is over.
Regards!!

F.E. Castleberry left a comment on 9/8/2010 at 1:57 PM:

@Ty Webb—What part of me shooting the beginning of the party is not ringing with you? At dusk twice as many people showed up and everyone was having a “good time” by that point.

Ty Webb left a comment on 9/8/2010 at 1:48 PM:

@FEC it must be difficult to take all these photos of preps and not take pics of “Inebriated” people - especially in places like Amagansett & Nantucket

Genevieve left a comment on 9/8/2010 at 1:06 PM:

Great photos. Unfortunately smoking doesn’t look good on anyone, even stylish ladies like these.

robdarko left a comment on 9/8/2010 at 12:58 PM:

Did Tim wear any Tommy Hilfiger?  Hope not.

bunny left a comment on 9/8/2010 at 12:44 PM:

everyone looks so great and preppy kind of enjoying the candid smoking photos! that house is neat… the dress code within the invite is amusing.

F.E. Castleberry left a comment on 9/8/2010 at 12:34 PM:

@Ty Webb—No one is drunk (yet) because the Sun is still out…and I don’t photograph inebriated individuals.

Ty Webb left a comment on 9/8/2010 at 12:15 PM:

Awesome party - everyone’s on their phones and no one’s drunk, well except for the guy in the green pants, middle photo 2nd from bottom.  He’s hammered and likely has skidmarks in his boxers.

F.E. Castleberry left a comment on 9/8/2010 at 12:15 PM:

@Joey Dee—That quote is what was written inside the Paperless Post invitation.

@A—Are you seriously bringing that minority bull$h!# here?  This is real life. JFK never said affirmative action applied to friendship. Oh, wait, there was one black guy there.

Pontius left a comment on 9/8/2010 at 11:13 AM:

Judge Smails called, he wants his wardrobe back.

samantha left a comment on 9/8/2010 at 11:13 AM:

Who’s that guy in the light blue shirt at the bottom, middle photo second from last?  Such a stud and strong like an ox.  I heard he can lift a small italian sports car circa 73’ over his head

Joey Dee left a comment on 9/8/2010 at 10:59 AM:

Two comments in one: who is the quote by? why do pretty girls smoke cigarettes? Were there any pirates around, there was a lot of booty and pirates are truly a minority. Does ACORN know that you are using company resources to secretly admire the life you want A?

Chase left a comment on 9/8/2010 at 10:57 AM:

This is like a blog post containing my summers on Nantucket. I missed it this year, damn DC internship.

Chantz Hough left a comment on 9/8/2010 at 10:37 AM:

Seriously dude. You’re amazing.

marco left a comment on 9/8/2010 at 10:27 AM:

how dare you not include someone in a wheel chair and a mentally challenged person. While you’re at it why don’t you rename this blog Unabashedly PC

Rosian left a comment on 9/8/2010 at 9:59 AM:

Good one, A! Like the stats, Grigore!

TWA left a comment on 9/8/2010 at 9:46 AM:

OMG who is the guy in the pink polo shirt in both of the pictures below “photographed in Amagansett, NY”
That is a true preppy hottie! He has got it goin’ on and makes it look completely effortless. # Please
J/k (not really)

Christian Bourasseau left a comment on 9/8/2010 at 9:42 AM:

Looks like a great party over there! Nice pictures.

Tommy V. left a comment on 9/8/2010 at 9:37 AM:

Awesome photos. I especially love the last one.

Looks like it was a fun party.

grigore left a comment on 9/8/2010 at 8:56 AM:

Hey Tiff S,
World: 6.7 Billion

Whites:1.2 Billion =17%
Blacks:1 Billion=15%
Asians: 2.1 Billion=31%
Middle Easterners/Indians: 1.675 Billion= 25%
Native Americans/Mestizos: 250 Million= 4%
Others: 536 million= 8%

So yeah… we are kind of a minority!

NWR left a comment on 9/8/2010 at 8:56 AM:

Well done. I hope you had a chance to get a few phone numbers from the beautiful ladies in attendance.

Tiff S. left a comment on 9/8/2010 at 8:37 AM:

Hey A, which post are you looking at? At only 10% of the global population at best, white people are the true minority here and preppies are an even smaller minority. Don’t be hatin! Great photos Fred!

A left a comment on 9/8/2010 at 8:27 AM:

Who knew there were no minorities in East Hampton?

Laguna Beach Trad left a comment on 9/8/2010 at 7:25 AM:

Is this where preps go ,when they ,die?

Melton left a comment on 9/9/2010 at 10:19 AM:

Pants are beyond Mashburn fitted. Two words: moose knuckle.

bastos left a comment on 9/8/2010 at 10:28 AM:

nice style
you d better check this http://thebkcircus.com/bkc/

bunny left a comment on 9/7/2010 at 10:33 PM:

nice & neat congrats on a year btw!

Laguna Beach Trad left a comment on 9/7/2010 at 6:55 PM:

Superbe…! I’m not a fan of the bow-tie under any circumstances I’m afraid, and the belt is just a tad too narrow—see how the edge of the trousers starts to curl over it? But the rest is wonderful.

F.E. Castleberry left a comment on 9/7/2010 at 5:24 PM:

@Al—This equestrian belt is made by Tory and can currently be found in Sid Mashburn’s eponymous shop in Atlanta, GA.

Al left a comment on 9/7/2010 at 4:49 PM:

F.E.C., is the belt from Sid Mashburn?

F.E. Castleberry left a comment on 9/7/2010 at 3:26 PM:

@The Boss—Tell that to Sid Mashburn. You will certainly get a difference in opinion.

The Boss left a comment on 9/7/2010 at 3:20 PM:

The belt is far too dainty for a man. Very effeminate. I absolutely endorse the slim belt on women, but never for a man. Ever.

JRS left a comment on 9/7/2010 at 3:02 PM:

Very well done - in my hometown.  The colored denim and sockless penny loafer look is perfection.

Suzanne left a comment on 9/7/2010 at 2:45 PM:

Great look, but the pants are just a little too tight. I’m all about a fitted pant, but these add a good 10-15 pounds.

Elizabeth left a comment on 9/7/2010 at 1:27 PM:

I never thought I’d say this, but the skinny belts are growing on me (for men or women). After recent years of seeing wider belts everywhere, they’re refreshingly understated.

A.W. Keller left a comment on 9/7/2010 at 1:01 PM:

Outfits like this make me wish I had a boyfriend to dress.

Luis Alcaraz left a comment on 9/7/2010 at 12:27 PM:

As usual you look great. Is a very nice look very well put together. I dont love the bow tie. But looks effortless and nice.

F.E. Castleberry left a comment on 9/7/2010 at 11:56 AM:

@iggi—Yes, these are the same Ralph Lauren penny loafers profiled a few weeks ago.

iggi left a comment on 9/7/2010 at 11:52 AM:

Are those the same Polo loafers profiled a few weeks ago?

Richard Ross left a comment on 9/7/2010 at 9:14 AM:

I want to go to Bobby From Boston so bad.

robdarko left a comment on 9/7/2010 at 8:39 AM:

Very fresh.  Very clean.  Well done.

One caveat:  I think the tiny bowtie will date this look.

Christian Bourasseau left a comment on 9/7/2010 at 8:07 AM:

Excelent look. I like the way your glasses are folded into your shirt’s pocket

ysb left a comment on 9/7/2010 at 7:15 AM:

I’m digging the skinny belt. I feel like it’s so right now. To bad you’re not here for fashion week.

Super Burbs left a comment on 9/9/2010 at 6:37 AM:

Oh I love this picture…can you even imagine what is going on in her head when this was taken? Such intriguing people…

dharmabum left a comment on 9/7/2010 at 4:44 PM:

Given the ridiculous critiques that have shown up in the comments section lately, I half expected to find the same here.  Fortunately, there seem to be some lines that we will not cross.

I think JFK and Jackie have a lesson to teach us here.  Prep isn’t a set of rules by which you must adhere, lest you face the wrath of the bloggeratti.  Prep is a mindset that favors a worry free lifestyle.  The mindset happens to manifest itself in clothing choices that are allow one to conform to social conventions while still expressing some degree of individuality.  I suspect that the people F.E. is taking pictures of don’t spend their time on blogs worrying about the length of a pair of pants or blazer sleeves, and that alone gets them closer to “preppiness” than anyone parroting what they read on the AAAC Trad Forum or in OPH could ever be.

[Steps off soap box]

Andy M. left a comment on 9/7/2010 at 9:29 AM:

I can’t get enough of the Kennedy style, and in particular the way JFK made casual look better than it ever has before or since.

Cary Randolph left a comment on 9/6/2010 at 7:11 PM:

The Camelot style (and myth) transcends politics. I never would have voted for a Kennedy, but that doesn’t stop me from poring over photos of their charmed and beautiful lives. This is a great shot, FEC.

A.W. Keller left a comment on 9/6/2010 at 5:04 PM:

I’m a dyed in the cloth Republican, but I do love me some Kennedys.  I’ve yet to see another pair of Yankees with such style.  G-d bless ‘em.

Kiel James Patrick left a comment on 9/6/2010 at 11:29 AM:

Those two keep me young.  God bless ‘em

That Jackie is sooo Pan & Vickers.  Classy down to the last detail

maiah left a comment on 9/6/2010 at 9:36 AM:

Lovely.

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Christian Bourasseau left a comment on 9/6/2010 at 9:12 AM:

Classy and refreshing look. What a style!

Tyler P. left a comment on 9/6/2010 at 9:07 AM:

I love the kenney families effortless style and class… It is quite refreshing!

Wisco left a comment on 9/6/2010 at 8:38 AM:

The Kennedy’s are timeless style icons because they wore their clothes with effortless style.  Thanks for sharing.

Bjorn left a comment on 9/6/2010 at 8:37 AM:

You gotta love the Kennedys. So classy.

Joey Dee left a comment on 9/7/2010 at 3:36 PM:

Absolute mad house. Another great piece!

mara left a comment on 9/5/2010 at 10:21 PM:

i really really enjoyed this post! thanks so much!!!

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Christopher Tawney left a comment on 9/5/2010 at 1:13 PM:

Time to move on,Basher.

Jay left a comment on 9/5/2010 at 12:57 PM:

“Hoarders: Prep Edition”  While I love the collection, he needs to get a proper showroom.  I would be afraid to lift a blazer for fear what was underneath.

Chznone left a comment on 9/4/2010 at 10:58 AM:

A-MA-ZING!!!!!!! Makes me look like a minimalist, which I am far from….......

Elizabeth left a comment on 9/4/2010 at 10:30 AM:

His place is fascinating and his book collection is astounding, but I bet talking to him is even more interesting! Thank you for sharing this.

bunny left a comment on 9/4/2010 at 1:51 AM:

amazing. naturally i love the needlepoint pillow of the dog in olde finery and the fox hunt dioramas.

Laguna Beach Trad left a comment on 9/3/2010 at 9:07 PM:

Stunning. I’m speechless.

Ted Roosevelt left a comment on 9/3/2010 at 6:08 PM:

Perhaps the most extraordinary collection this side of paradise!

Sophia Redmond left a comment on 9/3/2010 at 6:00 PM:

That shoe collection puts Carry Bradshaw’s to shame.

Caron left a comment on 9/3/2010 at 4:26 PM:

This must be something like falling down the rabbit hole in Greenwich, CT.

A.W.Keller left a comment on 9/3/2010 at 3:45 PM:

Gorgeous.  I can only imagine how incredible the photos are in the Skull and Bones yearbook.  The whole place must be incredible in real life.

pitboss12 left a comment on 9/3/2010 at 3:00 PM:

@FEC - The images are even more striking when enlarged.

F.E. Castleberry left a comment on 9/3/2010 at 2:50 PM:

@RPOhio—The Official Preppy Handbook (hardback) fetches about $100 on eBay in good condition.

RPOhio left a comment on 9/3/2010 at 2:40 PM:

I have the original Official Preppy Handbook in hardback cover, red cloth cover.  Wonder how much it’d fetch?  Need the cash!!

TWA left a comment on 9/3/2010 at 2:27 PM:

Ha! I knew this man was a genius. Everyone tried to poo-poo him and critique his pants being wrinkled/ not hemmed. He is a preppy god! The collection of slippers alone is lust worthy but the whole collection is the complete manifestation. Thank you so much for sharing!

Royar left a comment on 9/3/2010 at 1:12 PM:

What wonderful pictures! I must visit there when I go to New York next!

F.E. Castleberry left a comment on 9/3/2010 at 12:11 PM:

@Tom & pitboss12—You can know click on select images to enlarge them and take in all the intricate details. Thank you for the suggestion.

Chens left a comment on 9/3/2010 at 12:10 PM:

Bravo!

pitboss12 left a comment on 9/3/2010 at 12:01 PM:

It looks like the Royal Tennenbaums’ house threw up on itself - in a good way. 

Great pics, definitely need to be able to enlarge to get the full scope of the space.

Tom left a comment on 9/3/2010 at 10:40 AM:

Wow!  That is an extraordinary place.  Any chance you can make it so the pictures will enlarge if you click them? There is so much to look at, I get dizzy with the small pictures

Kiel James Patrick left a comment on 9/3/2010 at 10:39 AM:

“Every passion borders on the chaotic, but the collector’s passion borders on the chaos of memories.”  I simply must pay this collection a visit.  Job well done young man capturing this vibrant, detailed masterpiece.

ACH left a comment on 9/3/2010 at 10:28 AM:

Thank you; I could look at those pictures all day.

Andrea left a comment on 9/3/2010 at 10:22 AM:

Great pictures!  All of the color in his apartment is fantastic.  In a way this reminds me of the set from the Royal Tenenbaums. 
Interesting that his bold style is reflected in his home.

michael butts left a comment on 9/3/2010 at 10:00 AM:

some stuff I love, some stuff is not for me, the clothes and slippers I mean.  And that’s what makes this collection awesome in my opinion.  Eclectic, vast, and personal.

Emily left a comment on 9/3/2010 at 9:46 AM:

A beautiful and incredible, one of a kind collection.

robdarko left a comment on 9/3/2010 at 9:35 AM:

Thank you for this glimpse, F.E.C.

Cary Randolph left a comment on 9/3/2010 at 9:20 AM:

This place is fantastic. A mad hatter, fun house library. And Mr. Cary’s taste impeccable; his adventures, no doubt, completely wild. (But then I think there is something to be said about people named Cary.) Gorgeous photos, FEC.

Christian Bourasseau left a comment on 9/3/2010 at 9:05 AM:

That’s a lot of velvet sleepers! That place is totally whimsical!

Deanna (Silly Goose Farm) left a comment on 9/3/2010 at 9:01 AM:

Ooo… I have to be so careful, or my house would look like that. My husband and I just donated over 300 books to our local library system, and STILL have to build a 2nd library in our house to accommodate our collection.

LOVE the fox on the director’s chair - have any more information on that?