1. The New England Prep

If he's not at his summer home in Nantucket, he'll settle for a watering hole.

What he's wearing:

J.Press Shaggy Dog sweater, Kiel James Patrick bracelet, and L.L. Bean boots at the first sign of bad weather.

Alma Mater:

Bates, Dartmouth, Harvard, Boston College.

Pros:

He actually loves the changing foliage and is no stranger to forced apple and pumpkin picking. He knows how to sail, swim and row.

Cons:

Is way too amused with finishing whatever Sam Adams variety pack is in season. You have the same damn Barbourjackets.

Red Flags:

Keeps getting you Cape Cod bracelets for major holidays. His closet is a Sperry graveyard that he won't part with regardless of stench. Really wants you to try camping.

2. The Southern PrepWho cares if they lost the war if he can win over your heart.

What he's wearing:

A navyBrooks Brothersblazer, Ralph Lauren oxford, and a Smathers & Branson needlepoint belt. The brightest pants he can find that are not stained from last weekend's tailgate.

Alma Mater:

UVA, Elon, Vanderbilt, Bama

Pros:

He has perfect manners, and is no stranger on how to treat a lady. Could be sitting on oil money but is too polite to talk about it. Has a really cute dog and can grill up the best BBQ this side of the Mason Dixon line. Did I mention... oil money?

Cons:

You're pretty sure he likes the dog more than you. He has a thing for Famous Grouse and Wild Turkey in both bird and bottle form. You're not 100% positive about that oil money.

Red Flags:

He started a 'gentleman blog' and spends way too much time on Pinterest. Is fixated with renovating one of the nearly dilapidated guest homes on his family's property into a bachelor pad.

3. The NYC Prep

If you're going to take a bite out of the Big Apple… enjoy it with Carr's crackers and brie.

What he's wearing:

Brooks Brothers button-down and tie under a Ralph Lauren purple label suit. Depending on the weather tosses on a Patagonia vest or Barbour jacket for the commute to the office. Silently sartorially likens himself to a contemporary (and less psychotic) Patrick Bateman.

Alma Mater:

Babson, Duke, UPenn, SMU

Pros:

He knows all your friends. Is as excited for the Met's Young Members party as you are.You can take Metro North home for the holidays together because you're from adjoining towns in Connecticut.

Cons:

You can't avoid him because you're inevitably going to run into each other atDorrian's. He knows all your friends. Unless you're actively on vacation with him, you're not quite sure where he is from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

Red Flags:

He's been wearing your Ray Bans for the past two weeks. He goes to the Young Fellows Frick Gala without inviting you. Your friend catches him on either Tinder or Hinge but on the bright side, you're in all his profile pictures.

4. The Post-College Prep

School may be over but he's still learning to…love.

What he's wearing:

Lacoste polo and Chubbiesshorts. Never leaves the apartment (that he shares with some of his former fraternity brothers) without his croakies and koozie emblazoned with his alma mater's logo.

Alma Mater:

USC, BU, Ohio State

Pros:

Unfailingly optimistic and always ready for a good time. His metabolism is intact. Makes a mean old bay Bloody Mary in the mornings.

Cons:

Starts leaving his non-irons untucked as he slowly realizes he can't take his metabolism for granted. Accidentally ruins every needlepoint flask and key fob you've given him without remembering how or when.

Red Flags:

Takes school rivalries a little too seriously. Stays in constant touch with your former sorority sisters.

5. The Trouble Making Prep

Holden Caulfield, all grown up.

What he's wearing:

Oxblood Bass Weejuns that have seen better days and even better weekends. His Father's Rolex he keeps "forgetting" to give back. Cocktail napkins with girls' numbers stuffed in his blazer pocket.

Alma Mater:

Hobart and William Smith, Rollins College, Arizona State

Pros:

Disturbingly attractive. Can cook and clean beautifully thanks to a brief stint in military school. Is always game for another round. Somehow always has access to the company car even though he hasn't worked there in three months.

Cons:

Doesn't remember the previous night. Doesn't remember that you're exclusive (or at least pretends not to). Constantly quotes Top Gun at inappropriate moments. Accidentally set your cardigan on fire that one time.

Red Flags:

When he says that he, "has the need, the need for speed"…he's not necessarily quoting Top Gun. "Jokes" that he's glad your name is monogrammed on everything, because otherwise he wouldn't remember it.

6. The Modern Prep

Like Beefeater 24, he's the perfect mix of preppy and modern.

What he's wearing:

A J.Crewchambray shirt, frayed chinos, and Vans. That unfortunate tattoo he got with the rest of his crew team. Google Glass until his Mother threatens to take away his trust fund.

Alma Mater:

Northwestern, Harvard, Cornell, Kenyon College

Pros:

Created an app that will deliver golf clubs to you wherever, whenever. Knows the pantone number for Nantucket Red.

Cons:

Always takes uber to work because he's "supporting the entrepreneurial spirit" but really he's just lazy. Has more social media followers than you.

Red Flags:

Refuses to change the weather settings on his phone from Nantucket. Calls the electronic breathalyzer in his car an "app" even though you're pretty sure it's court ordered.

Sarah Solomon Solomon is the author of Guac is Extra and So Am I.

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