WEARING STRIPES: SPRING 2012

Stripes have moved beyond the nautical navy blue and white.  They can be seen in large stripes with small stripes in between, stripes mixed with patterns, and vertical stripes which make you taller and more in style.  Graphic prints with stripes are also very popular.  Look at the stripes width, the fabric-too clingy does not look well on your body, and the neckline to make a striped top or dress work for you.

Celebrities wearing the black and white stripes trend.

 

Stripes of different sizes can slim you.

American Apparel, $54.99

 

Ali Ro Striped Dress, $204

 

Nicole Miller Stripe Jersey Midi Dress, $275

 

Wear stripes in various patterns or design to create interest.

Type Z Ashton Striped Dress, $70.99

 

M.S.S.P. Striped Jersey Dress, $118

 

Ruching and Scooped Neckline Drape give this dress an interesting detail.  

Quotation Red Hot Dress, $105

 

Nicole Miller Striped Jersey One Shoulder Dress, $245

 

Try a graphic design with your stripes.  This appears like you are wearing artwork, which always makes a statement.

Asos Graphic Print Dress, $69.83

 

Enliven an outfit with a striped blazer over a bright colored dress.  I love this look for spring with a fuchsia, cobalt blue, or kelly green dress or with cropped straight leg pants.

Tinley Road Striped Blazer, $79

 

Not sure you are ready to wear stripes all over?  Try it in a heel, sandal, or flat.  Beverly Feldman is go-to designer for this type of shoe.  Available at Periwinkle Boutique, Old Town Alexandria, VA (for locals).

Beverly Feldman Dream 4 Ever Striped Flat, $86.25

 

Beverly Feldman Dream On Wedge, $125