Thursday, January 29, 2009

Clue me in


Could someone please tell me when Skulls & Crossbones became preppy? I must have totally missed this, but I honestly don't get it. Please - clue me in!

22 comments:

Kim said...

Doesn't Yale have some secret society or something that's a skull and crossbones?

It's seems like more of a guy thing to me and very odd to be on pink flip flops!

Kiki said...

I think its meant to be playful and that is all PREPPY!!! Sort of tongue in cheek too.

Mags said...

I don't get it either.

Polka Dots & Protein Bars said...

I totally missed that switch too. Ew!

The Mrs. said...

I am so with you. Bizarre.

Tippy said...

I think they're cute...I wouldn't wear them as the 36 yo housewife I am. But I might rock them if I were 22. Eliza B has them too, only theirs are kinda ratty looking, which makes them even cuter in my opinion.

Midwest Prep said...

My sister wears that stuff but she is 6 years younger and more edgy-preppy. I think it is a different group all together. J. Crew has a lot of stuff that I wouldn't consider straight preppy lately. I still like the clothes- don't get me wrong- but a lot of my more funky/artsy/designy friends shop there now.

Princess Freckles said...

I'm not really into that look. And I hope its not around for a long time.

The Cape House said...

That's weird. And I think the Yale secret society is men only. I guess their girlfriends would wear them.

Hopsy said...

This is not my thing either. Oh, and yes the secret society at Yale is men ONLY. I am sure everyone knows this, but President Bush and Jorn Kerry were both selected members!

Anonymous said...

I bought them I thought they would be cute in the summer. The Jolly Roger made me happy...I'm usually forced to go to at least 3 pirate themed little boy b-day parties. :)

Michelle said...

Not my thing!

Lauren @ Adventures of a Southern Newlywed said...

I don't get it either. I hope you are doing well!

Vicki T said...

Chi Omega girls would have eaten these up at my college! I don't know if other chapters are still using the skull/crossbones or ever were but it was very big with ours.

Stephanie Sabbe said...

I agree, blaaa, not cute.

Mosaic Paisley said...

I think it's because the skull and crossbones are somewhat of a sign for Rugby (which, in some circles is considered a highly preppy sport)...I only say his because I noticed a lot of these designs on the Ralph Lauren Rugby line. It is DEFINITELY edgier and I personally am not a big fan, but...to each her own.

http://www.rugby.com/

that's the link for the RL line...kinda weird!

Mosaic Paisley said...

Here's the link for some pants with the pattern: http://www.rugby.com/shop/item.aspx?productId=3202599&categoryId=3138682

Little Bow Prep said...

It's quite rampant on clothing by RL Rugby.

Rickrack and Pompoms said...

I will stick with gators, or polka dots on my eliza B's

Preppy Pearl Girl said...

I personally HATE skull and cross bones! They have always come off gothic to me. And on pink sandals...disgraceful!

Life, Love And Lola said...

Not sure. I actually like them though. They would be perfect for Buccaneer games!

Caroline said...

Hahaha...seriously! I was looking for some cute spring scarves the other day (pink and green of course) and saw one that was cotton candy pink with lime green skulls. So ridiculous.

xoxo KB