I meant that like bohemian, it is essentially restricted to casual wear only, not that they are the same. I don't see sporty style or bohemian style as being as versatile as some of the other styles because they can't really be elevated to much beyond smart casual. I suppose you could add small touches like amber jewelry or something for bohemian. I guess I just don't understand sporty style. To me it seems like bohemian style once you take all the interesting elements out that define boho (earthy jewelry, rich textures, etc). You're left with a jersey dress and some shoes..

The styles Julie posted still look more preppy to me.

So what is the dividing line between boho and sporty or sporty and preppy? In my mind sporty and preppy are very close to the same thing, but then preppy is a word that is very much an American concept.

I was going to suggest Fred Perry as a sporty style as well. Gap I think as beening sporty and Tommy Hilfinger. Also Gant and Lacoste.

Is a sporty style a stripped down version of other styles - especially boho and classic? Classic is what I think of when I picture Jennifer Aniston and Kathrine Hepburn.

In my mind I would have chinos, a breton stripe top and perhaps a blazer. Well fitted, no fuss, all natural materials. I think that it is a look that you actually need to be very fit to wear well - which is why Jen Aniston looks so good in it - wish I had her arms!

I view preppy to be more refined than it's more relaxed sporty counterpart. Fi I also thought of Lacoste. I view Elle Macpherson's day time style to be well executed sporty style. I do not view sporty style as lacking in components more that each simple element works so well no further details are required.