Monday, June 20, 2011

Let's Talk About Stripes

Old Navy T/Vintage Scarf bought in Toulouse

I'm a big fan of stripes. I hate to call them a trend, since there is nothing more classic than a Breton-style stripe, but this season we are seeing a lot of fun permutations (thick, thin, pinstripes, chevron, color blocked, ombré, vertical, horizontal, and more!) worthy of your attention. There's something that can work on everyone. Here are some cute Ts and dresses to consider, plus some of (most of) the striped pieces in my closet.

Classic Blue & White:

Gap: Soft V-Neck Striped T (also in grey stripe)
Gap: Striped Cap-Sleeve T (also in lavender and orange stripe)
 Juicy Couture
Le Petit Bateau: Organic Cotton Marinière

 Splendid (also in Almond)

I don't really care for the rule that larger girls shouldn't wear horizontal stripes of any kind. Of course some looks are more flattering than others, and it is important as always to think about fit.  Just wear what makes you feel fabulous.

Forever 21+
ASOS: G-Star
ASOS
ModCloth

 MINKPINK
Delia*s
Accidentally in Love
ModCloth
And of course the most important of all stripes, Yankee pinstripes (image via The Sports Bank)
Grey & White:

ASOS
Joie
Old Navy (also in Navy stripe)

Black & White:
 Nation LTD
ASOS: Full Circle
ASOS: Motel (Also in Red/Navy)
Forever 21+
ModCloth
ASOS: French Connection
ASOS
Old Navy Dress & Piperlime Hive & Honey Necklace
ModCloth
Image: Pablo Martinez Monsivais / AP Images via Mrs. O
Michelle has gotten into the stripes act recently with this dress. It was only $189 at Talbot's (of course since Michelle wore it it has long sold old out) How flattering are those chevron stripes?


Red & White:
Le Petit Bateau
ModCloth
Gap T/ ModCloth Whale Necklace/Old Navy Skirt & Belt
ASOS: Whistles
ASOS: Whistles
ASOS: French Connection

J. Crew: St. James Meridien
ModCloth
Pastels & White
Old Navy Rosette Cardigan
Gap: Rayon Racer Stripe Tank (also in black stripe)

Forever 21+ Graduated Stripes Dress (also in black & white)
Ella Moss
Free People (also in grey heather and ocean heather)
Old Navy Plus (also in Navy)
Multi-Colored Stripes:
Forever 21+
ASOS: River Island
ModCloth
Forever 21+

Forever 21+ Ombré Colorblock Top

5 comments:

  1. I love stripes! I can't pull them off though wahhh :(

    Thanks for visiting my blog :)

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  2. I'm not actually sure if I can pull them off either, but that doesn't stop me from wearing them. That's why just a shirt with a dark bottom is good (my b&w ON one is ultra-flattering, the A-line ASOS one I'm sure would be too). The full stripe fitted dresses are, to be fair, best left to professionals and the amateur thin.

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  3. I have to confess I was not very into stripes, but I have tried them now more often and Im loving them, specially in colors!!

    You have a new follower... kisses
    amintasfashion

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  4. I'm such a fan of stripes. I'm not sure how that obsession developed, but I find myself gravitating toward stripes. Over and over and over. I love the unique shapes that the Modcloth pieces offer.

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  5. you'll never see me in horizontal stripes, but diagonal ones are totally the way to go. So slimming.

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