When is the right time to wear a striped sweater (or shirt, or dress)? Well, all the time, according to Madewell and Tommy Hilfiger this spring. The latest trend on the runway is taking traditional stripes and putting a twist on them. Tommy Hilfiger takes simple black and white stripes and vamps them up. What I admire about one of his looks is how he took the classic black and white stripe and made it edgy by using what appears to be leather fabric. One of the trends that I’ve noticed from Madewell is incorporating horizontal and vertical stripes in a single piece of clothing. By incorporating stripes in the two opposing directions, Madewell takes boring stripes and creates a bold and exciting look.
I never used to be a fan of striped patterns. They were always too busy, boring or a total eyesore. I was totally opposed to them until I found this striped shirt while thrifting at Goodwill. At first glance it hurt my eyes. I wanted to put it back; but something in me would not let it go. From there on out, I decided to use striped shirts to make bold statements. Stripes are the definition of versatile. You can mix-and-match them with almost any pattern and alter them to fit your personal style.
If you have a simple black and white striped top or dress, you can pair it with a cheetah or skull print scarf to create an edgy vibe. If you’re not feeling the edgy look and prefer a more classic style, pair a striped top with a bold statement necklace in a bright spring color. Channel your inner bohemian by wearing striped linen pants or striped shorts with an off-the-shoulder peasant blouse. Spring is the perfect time of year to amp up your closet and blossom into a bold Fashionista.
Get My Look: 1. Madewell T-shirt. 2. Distressed jeans. 3. Topshop striped tank.
