Wofford College Student (1966)

This Wofford College student (c. 1966), an entertainment editor for the campus Old Gold and Black newspaper, exemplifies the way … More

Nattiness Personified: Arthur Schlesinger, Jr.

One of the leading candidates for “Nattiest Dresser of the 20th Century” might well be Arthur Schlesinger, Jr. He graduated … More

My alma mater, Wofford College, was a bastion of natural fibers long before The Official Preppy Handbook was published. Fraternity men … More

I’ve listed Hampden-Sydney again this year as the most preppy college in the South. It was founded in 1775, when … More

In 2011, I published my first list of the top preppy colleges in the South. It was limited to 10 … More

Of note to all bargain hunters: while not quite as satisfying as a good thrift find, you can get 70% … More

One of the most practical and usable accessories to have in the wardrobe is a grosgrain ribbon watch band. These three … More

Portrait of me with my cousin, Brandon, in 1986. He was not quite a year old when this photograph was … More