BASIS OF FASHION 101: STRIPS

Stripes have been an important aspect of fashion for a very long time, but not all stripes are created equal. Rocking a striped look is about choosing the right kind for your body type, matching your outfit accordingly and finding a balance between bold and conservative.

So, to prevent you from looking like a fashion blunder and more like a picture straight out of Vogue magazine, we’ve gathered less troubling ways on how to wear stripes and look bomb while doing it.

Stripes look good on anyone, they never go out of style and you can wear them with everything. Now let's take a look at different ways to style stripes.

COLOURED STRIPES

Adding some color to your striped outfit is the easiest way to give some edge to your basic monochrome stripes. Try colors like bright blue and vivid red paired with white, or better yet if you are daring enough, experiment with colors in a range of hues. For a flamboyant effect, think clashing colors in rainbow brights on a larger stripe

STRIPES ON STRIPES

Up your stripe game by getting extra and wearing the pattern head to toe. Our favorite way to update the tried and tested stripe look is by doubling or even tripling up on striped garments. Wearing stripes in opposite directions is also a great way to keep your look interesting and can feel more unique. Just remember, there's nothing like  too many stripes.

LAYERED STRIPES

Stripes are one of the easiest patterns to layer with just about everything. But they also add more spice and attention to your outfit than any block color ever could because of their multidimensional properties. Add a hint of a simple stripe to your layering repertoire for an instant outfit refresh.

MIX AND MATCH PRINTS

Stripes are basically the neutral of prints so they easily work paired with a contrasting print. Mixing stripes with other patterns will absolutely elevate your outfit. We are all for outrageous print medleys and we say the bolder the better in this instance. Try to choose one print to dominate and one as a compliment and make sure the prints are of different textures if you can. Make sure you have the right proportions because usually, prints of different scales work best. The most important thing to remember is if the colors look good together, more often than not the prints will too.

SUBTLE STRIPES

Instead of stripes all over try more subtle hints like a striped sleeve or hem. A little subtlety can go a long way. Play with positioning and placement to inject an element of fun and to make a statement.

LEAVE THE TOPS 

Usually, striped tops are the easiest way to wear this trend, but this season try stripes in different garments like a blazer, pants, or a skirt. We urge you to think beyond your basic Breton top. For a look that stays ahead of the fashion pack try striped accessories like a tie, purse, belt or shoe.

BLEND THE STRIPES

A variety of stripes is always best. Different widths, lengths, positioning, depths, and colors provide a wide scope for experimentation and will steer you away from the standard striped garment. Mix them all up and put in the oven!

BOLD STRIPES

Vertical, horizontal, or diagonal, it doesn’t matter, as long as your stripes are loud and making a statement!  Wear your own statement stripes on a coat, jacket, or dress and pair them with a simple, slim silhouette and minimal accessories.

Life hack: when matching difficult patterns, wear an accessory with multiple colors and make everything else in your outfit match at least one of those colors.