Fan Day Friday – Earning Your Stripes
When it comes to fashion, and especially Summer fashion, there is a style that consistently pops up in my wardrobe as the epitome of my style, and that is stripes. I love a stripe, I ignore all the perceived wisdom about who can wear stripes, and what sort of stripes you should wear depending on your body shape, and I just embrace the stripe for all it is worth.
A stripe is an enigma. It is a bit of fun (think candy stripes) that can also look super classic and stylish (pinstripe anyone). It can be described as nautical in navy and white, or French inspired – what is more iconic than a Breton stripe? It can come in literally any combination, from Chanel style monochrome to colour clashes, and frankly looks fabulous either way. I posted a picture wearing a much loved Jaeger dress in the sunshine on Monday and had so many comments saying the same thing ‘you can’t be stripes for Summer.’.
Earning my stripes
Most of my celebrity style icons have had a style moment wearing stripes. Alexa Chung wears stripes with panache, keeping it simplistic with shorts or jeans for a carefree summer look. Clemence Poesy works stripes into a red carpet look by adding a feathered skirt. Margot Robbie shows how beautiful stripes can look on the red carpet in a glamorous, monochrome evening gown, whilst Kate Bosworth and Emma Stone use stripes as part of a more tailored look. Laura Bailey mismatches prints and textures into a stylish look with a striped jumper at it’s heart.
Stripes are everywhere in stores this summer, and I have selected five of my favourite key pieces if you want to add a stripe to your summer wardrobe. Remember, they also make a great transitional piece so will still work when Autumn comes around.
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20 Comments
GALINA V
Stripes are perfect for summer. I have a couple of tops that I have had for ages, but when summer comes, I dig them out from the depths of wardrobes.
Jenny
I don’t have any stripes in my wardrobe. I love the monochrome dress from Dorothy Perkins though, could totally see myself in that!
Tommy Joseph
I love stripes too! They’re great for summer. I also ignore the nonsense about who can and can’t wear stripes.
Claire
I think about half of my wardrobe is striped – I love them!
Angela Milnes
I love stripes. My favourite tops/t-shirts are striped and look really great on me.
Mandi
I don’t think I have any stripes in my wardrobe, but my two teen girls LOVE stripes, but I do love the jumpsuit
Stella
I love stripes. Have loads in my wardrobe.
Ana De- Jesus
Stripes are such a versatile print to style and I love the yellow cold shoulder top and black and white slip.
Kara
I’m such a fan of Breton I loved all of the items 🙂 k x
Kira
I always avoid stripes, I don’t know why, but I need to keep trying to wear them! I love that yellow cut out shower striped top. Great to add stripes and a bit of colour!
WhatLauraLoves
I love stripes, such a classic style that will never go out of fashion. Now I fancy a spending spree…!! xxx
Working mum Blog
I have been rethinking my wardrobe this weekend and Stripes is high on the agenda. I need to go for a shopping trip to get a few new pieces.
Rhian Westbury
I rarely ever wear stripes even though they do seem to be everywhere. Love your outfit x
Tanya Brannan
I absolutely love striped outfits, especially nautical style. It’s one of my favourite looks at the moment
Cathy Glynn
I so love stripes they are so classy, love the choices you made x
Hannah
I am obsessed with stripes – I think 80% of my wardrobe is stripes lol x
Rachel
I am a recent convert to stripes and have a few stripey tops x
Anosa
I am the same, I know people say where stripes that fit your body type but I never bother. If it looks good and I like it I am wearing it.
Laura H
People always say stripes make you fat but I love them too much to care! Great style inspiration and great outfit posts yourself 🙂
Sam B
I absolutely adore stripes, I have a few long striped vests I am teaming with leggings and converse.