15 Ways to wear stripes in the city without looking boring

Style Guide: 15 Ways to wear stripes without looking boring

Angela Goh

17 Apr 2017

mis à jour le 18 April 2017 à 10:06

Stripes will never go out of fashion, but are there ways to keep the trend looking fresh? You bet.

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Stripes + bold graphics
Have the best of both worlds - stripes won't discriminate against a bold statement graphic like this floral one.
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Accessories to match
Embrace a set colour combination when it comes to your outfit and your accessories. This perfect red, white, and blue striped look is the epitome of chic.
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Wider stripes count too
Play a different game by flaunting wide stripes instead of typical pinstripes.
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Horizontal + vertical stripes
Having stripes going in various directions will create an illusion of sectioning the body to create more definition.
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Red + white
A sweet and feminine colour combination like red and white will keep you looking fresh for the spring season.
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The jumpsuit
A jumpsuit in stripes will create the illusion of longer legs and a slimmer figure.
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Odd widths
Stripes in various colours and widths add a fun and funky dimension to any outfit.
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Black & white
Stripes in black and white will remain tasteful for a long time to come.
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Summer vibes
Indulge in some summery colours - pale pastels and warm earthy tones - to look like you're about to head off to the beach.
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Skirt it
Skirts with stripes are a little less common, but they can add a feminine touch to an otherwise plain outfit.
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Decked out in stripes
If you're brave enough to cover yourself in stripes, go for it - you'll turn heads in no time.
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Black + white
Yet another combo in black and white that certainly takes the monochrome trend to the next level.
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Loose and flowy
A-line skirts can catch the eye just as much as a pencil skirt.
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Diagonal lines
Stripes don't always have to be vertical or horizontal.
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More than one pattern at a time
Play up the textures - stripes can go with ripped denim, plaid, even lace.
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Stripes aren't overrated, and neither are they going out of style. If anything, the stripe trend is here to stay for a long time to come. Timeless and, at times, elegant and simple in this modern age that embraces minimalism and a less-is-more aesthetic, stripes have definitely earned a place in our wardrobes as a staple pattern.

Of course, many women tend to dismiss stripes in favour of the likes of bold geometric prints or feminine florals. "Stripes are boring", you might hear them bemoan. Well, it's time to prove them wrong. Stripes can be easy to style, and with the right mix of accessories and the right colour combination, they can make any ensemble look positively chic and city-ready. Don't believe us? We've curated a gallery of 15 head-turning looks by our favourite street style fashion gurus that will show you just how you can wear stripes and still feel like it's 2017.

Angela Goh

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