Stripes can look fabulous or horrible, everything depends on how you wear them.
This post will give some style advice on how to look perfect in stripes and find ones which flatter you rather than make you look scruffy.
Betsey Johnson – Stripes Zippers Cardigan (Black) – Apparel
Colorful or monochrome stripes?
It depends on your taste and personal style. But simple stripes have always been the most elegant and it’s easy to match them with other items.
Liz Golf – Ribbed Stripe Turtleneck (Cream/Overcast Heather) – Apparel
Black and white stripes are classic and fashionable.
If you prefer red, pink or yellow stripes, be careful as you can dress tastelessly.
Three Dots – Thermal Stripe L/S Crewneck (Raindrop) – Apparel
Who can wear stripes?
Everybody can wear stripes. All depends on the style chosen and the mood of a person.
- If you feel light-hearted and easy, choose colorful and wide stripes.
- If you prefer urban style, opt for elegant thin stripes. They will always look good.
Stripes can be very tricky and your figure might look fabulous.
French Connection – Ribbon Knits Dress (Black/Grey) – Apparel
Know how to wear stripes to flatter your figure:
- Horizontal stripes are good for boyish figures as they create curves due to the depth they give. And vertical stripes make you look slimmer because they give an elongated look to your body.
- Horizontal stripes are to stay away from if you are curvy, have a big bust, or are chunky around the middle. Be especially careful with tops which cling around your bust and waist. Opt for darker colors, they have a slimming effect.
- If you just cannot do without horizontal stripes, wear them loose. Follow a go 1-size-up rule, to stop them clinging too tightly and having a widening effect.
- To create a longer and leaner look, opt for vertically striped skirts or trousers and a solid-colored top or T-shirt. Diagonal stripes will do the same.
- Too many stripes are not good. A single piece is stylish, head-to-toe is not.
- Darker stripes are better if you want to hide your problem areas. Colorful stripes will look nice on young girls and ageing on those who are the wrong side of 35.
- To hide a big bust, wear a dark top and a stripy skirt. In case you wish to hide heavy bottom do quite a reverse thing – opt for a dark bottom while wearing a stripy top. The effect will be great.
Juicy Couture – Cashmere Blend Crew Neck Sweater (Thistle) – Apparel
Love the Juicy Couture diagnol striped sweater. That would look great in the office on Casual Friday with jeans and boots.