Keeping Your Stripes
Stripes continue in popularity, especially for those looking for a classic pattern that is not a floral, polka dot, or plaid. Stripes elevate wardrobe basics by creating visual texture and interest. From tees to sweaters, incorporating stripes into your outfit gives you a mod look!
Let’s address the fable that horizontal stripes make you look wider – this pattern actually acts as camouflage and can enhance your figure if worn properly. If you have tried on horizontal stripes in the past and didn’t fall in love, it may have been the cut of that particular top or sweater. Stripes are a great pattern to balance your figure. If you are smaller on top or have wider hips (pears and apples), a horizontally striped top or sweater can help create the illusion that your top is larger. To lengthen your legs, pair high-waisted or full-length pants or jeans, instead of cropped pants, with your striped top. Here are some of our favorites:
Short Sleeves and Tanks
Short-sleeved tops and tanks can stand on their own or be a great pattern for a layer that coordinates with outerwear. Consider wearing a striped tee or tank with a jacket or cardigan in coordinating colors and patterns to include large floral, circular pattern, or houndstooth. Tops that have combinations of vertical and horizontal stripes together on the same top are statement pieces that require only coordinating basics to show them off.
Black with White Short Sleeve Top | Ivory, Tan & Black Stripe Bell Sleeve Top
Long Sleeves
Long-sleeved striped tops are perfect for wearing on their own or under a vest, blazer, or jacket. There is nothing like a stripe pattern peeking out from beneath a solid top layer to create visual interest and add spice to your ‘fit!
White with Navy Stripe Long Sleeve Top | Blue Striped Boatneck Long Sleeve Top | Cream & Iron Gray Striped Cowl Neck Top | Brown, Black & White Striped Ribbed Mock Neck Top
Sweaters
Sweaters show up with stripe details knitted into the pattern with contrasting colors, as well as with ribbing and knit textures that enhance the allure of stripes.
Coral Stripe Open Placket Sweater | Grey with Black Stripe Tunic Sweater | Black with White Stripe Mock Neck Sweater | White with Black Stripe Button Neck Sweater
Accessories
Accessories are getting in on the stripe game! From earrings to hair scrunchies, you can add in stripe details for that extra outfit flair. Check out some of our favorites:
Maple Wood Sky Blue V Stripe Earring (also available in Coral) | Must-Have Scrunchie Pack
No matter how you incorporate stripes into your outfits, be assured they are the perfect pattern to keep you looking polished!
