Preppy Clothes and Accessories for Spring

A leather ankle strap and a cushy 2½-inch wedge won’t cramp your style during an impromptu round of croquet.

To buy: $70, landsend.com.

Nautical versions of friendship bracelets, featuring square knots and fun primary colors.

To buy: Yellow Nantucket Collection bracelet, $25, lemonandline.com. Blue and red Newport Collection bracelets, $25 each, lemonandline.com.

Dove gray brings a dose of sophistication to the all-American cable knit.

To buy: $110, petit-bateau.us/.

These belted wide-legs are deceptively comfortable, in ultra-soft fabric with a sweatpant waist.

To buy: $138, splendid.com.

An of-the-moment bucket bag looks Ivy League smart in navy and Kelly green.

To buy: $98, jcrew.com.

Not so traditional: an above-the-knee tennis-style shirtdress in pixelated gingham.

To buy: $550, 800-484-6267.