By: Arthur Cooper
Submitted: 2011-05-24 10:39:57 | Word Count: 664
Stripes are a great way to mix up the styles in your closet and a great way to transform a basic style top into a statement piece or transform an outfit. While stripes are always preferably worn horizontally, they can be wide or narrow, contrasted by white or black or shades of the same color and in different styles ranging from tops to skirts. We are mad about stripes and here are a few of our favorite examples.
First up is the Variegated Stripe Boatneck top from designer Splendid. This long sleeve top features a wide boatneck with tiny colored buttons over the shoulder for added contrast. The variegated stripe pattern features different stripe widths all contrasted by a white background. The stripes come in either navy or red and are a great way to make this top pop. The fabric is airy enough that this sweater is great practically all year round and is a tad sheer so it looks great over tanks as another way to accessorize and provide a little contrast.
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The variegated stripe pattern is also found in Splendid’s Variegated Stripe Loose Jersey Dress. This dress is a must have for summer and can even double as a swim suit cover up. It features a deep v neck in front and back and a tie at the base of the v neck in front. The Variegated Stripe features a Quartz contrast color which is a gorgeous pink color. This dress is a great example of how to sport stripes in any context.
Another great must have for summer are Collective Concepts tops and tanks. Featuring great sporty stripe patterns these tops also come in great fabrics that feel luxurious and are machine washable and so comfortable. The Lace Trim Stripe Tank as an example features wide stripes in navy or red contrasted on an ivory background. This tank has a loose fit and a flared waist giving it a comfortable fit. Accented by lace detail around the shoulders and a racerback, this tank is very distinctive. The stripe knit top features a short sleeve scoop neck top with either pink or green colors contrasted against an ivory background. This top has a sheer fabric and looks amazing over a tank for added detail.
Of course you can also find stripes in skirts. Consider one of our latest arrivals the Fanya Drape Skirt by designer Velvet by Graham and Spencer. This skirt features a diagonal block of stripes around the waist and then an asymmetrical line that divides the skirt which then alternates into a horizontal stripe pattern. If that sounds too confusing, you’ll just have to take a look at the skirt to see what we are talking about, but it is a great way to mix up the stripes and add a touch of flare to this skirt.
There really are endless alternatives for ways to find and incorporate sporty stripe patterns into your wardrobe and as you can see they really are a great way to transform simple style pieces into something distinctive.
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