We have enough things in this world to be afraid of; terrorism, robbery, the relaunch of Linsdsey Lohan’s career. Who needs more things to worry about? Almost every season, there is one colour, pattern or print that makes us all gasp in fear and vow never to wear. For a lot of people, that print is stripes. But today I am going to show you that stripes really aren’t so scary.
Stripes are a frequently-occuring pattern every season, but this year they were more populr than ever. Moschino went for the 70s vibe with wide-legged trousers paired with red-and-white-striped tops, whereas Prada went all out in big, bold clashing wonderfulness, with orange, red and blue stripes competing against each other.
Wearing stripes can be as sublte or as bold as you want it to be, but stripes instantly add a freshness and fun to any wardrobe, whether it’s a striped top and cropped trousers a la Coco Chanel, or full-on nautical stripes in navy and white. Here are my top tips for wearing stripes.
Be aware of proportionsWhile research has showed that it isn’t true that horizontal stripes make you look wider, there is some advice on body shape and stripes. Petites should stick to narrower stripes whereas bigger girls can try large stripes. Darker vertical stripes are most flattering on curvier girls.
The wider the stripe, the bolder the statementSkinny pinstripes are perfect for the office, but save bold striped dresses for a night on the town.
Play it safe by mixing with neutralsBlack and white stripes are classic and look great with white trousers or a black skirt. This is an easy way to add stripes to your wardrobe without being too daring. Don’t be afraid of bright stripes though, but pair with greys, blacks and whites to keep the look fresh and co-ordinated.
Play with mixing printsStripes are a great base for mixing prints- they look great with florals, checks and polka dots- all big trends this season too!
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