Stripes can be both playful and sophisticated depending on your color choices. Personally, there’s rarely a stripe I don’t like and I’ll admit I have a bit of an obsession with striped tees, skirts and dresses. Here’s my fashion tips on how to wear stripes as contributing editor to Closer Weekly. Stripe it rich in your wardrobe.
Fashion Tips – How To Wear Stripes
You usually see stripes in a classic navy and white, but multi-hue streaks scream “summer,” too! If you’re feeling timid then tone down your look with a cardigan or lightweight denim jacket.
Choose your mood. Bright colors put off an energetic vibe, while patterns with a neutral shade like gray look chic.
Make stripes work overtime. A striped t-shirt may be a daytime staple, but a sleek silhouette like a striped pencil skirt makes it date night appropriate.
Since we shared plenty of colorful brights in the magazine, I kept my additional picks to more subtle combinations.
Stripe Skirts
Sassy office attire.
Nicholas Exclusive Angled Zipper Detail Striped Skirt, $395 Intermix
Color combos and stripes that keep the eye moving.
Antonio Marras Multi Striped Midi Skirt, $745 Avenue32
Stripe Dresses
So chic! This dress is perfect for a summer cocktail party.
Jonathan Simkhai Striped Textured Jacquard Dress, $626 Net-a-Porter
These stripes will balance your curves from top to bottom.
3.1 Phillip Lim Navy Striped Sleeveless Dress, $330 Avenue 32
Stripe Tee
The classic striped t-shirt for jeans, under a blazer or paired with an A-line skirt.
Rag & bone/JEAN Striped 3/4 Sleeve Tee, $115 Intermix
Stripe Pants – Go Vertical
Vertical stripes will slim, while a horizontal striped pant will add weight.
Cool Change Stripe Pattern Pant, $89 Intermix