For the love of stripes!
Have you ever come across a woman who does not love stripes? Vertical, horizontal, slanted, small, large, bold, the love for stripe continues. A classic striped tee is more or less a wardrobe staple.
But how often have you worn something more than a striped tee, shirt or top?
In this post, we are going to show you how to wear stripes in a way that flatters you best, help you choose stripes according to your body type as well as some amazing styling inspiration for wearing stripes.
How to choose Stripes according to your Body Type
Stripes help create endless number of outfits but how to choose the one that suits your body type the best? And why should you be careful when choosing stripes? Simple! When you wear stripes that suits your body type, it can create a flattering illusion.
So here are a few tips that will help you pick the stripes that suits your body shape.
Apple or Heart Shape
Women with a larger or heavier upper body should ideally go for vertical or diagonal striped tops. This will help create a slimmer and taller as well as balanced illusion. Avoid wearing horizontal striped tops since that would appear to enlarge your shoulders and torso.
Hourglass Shape
You are in luck! Curvy women can experiment with both vertical and horizontal stripes. You aim is to focus on your narrow waist so pick your stripes well. Avoid anything too loose and go for tops or dresses fitted at the waistline.
Pear Shape
For women with heavier bottoms, go for horizontal striped tops to create a proportionate body illusion. Avoid wearing horizontal striped bottoms (skirts, shorts or trousers). Look for vertically striped bottoms always to go well with your body type.
Petite Shape
To create the illusion of a taller figure, opt for thicker vertical stripes. Thicker horizontal stripes might not work to your advantage when you have a smaller frame since it would only make you appear more petite.
Rectangle Shape
Horizontal stripes are ideally suitable for those with a rectangular body type. You can experiment with medium to thicker stripes to create a curvy illusion. In fact, horizontal stripes are the best to bring out a wider and fuller figure.
Thinner stripes are ideal for women on the heavier side and thicker and larger stripes are more suitable for thinner women.
How to wear stripes?
You have innumerable options to make stripes a part of your wardrobe. Thinking what more than just basic tees and tops? Here have a look!
- T-Shirts
- Shirts & Crop Tops
- Vests & Sweaters
- Dresses & Jumpsuits
- Tops & Tunics
- Palazzos & Trousers
- Skirts & Shorts
- Kurtas & Kurtis
- Sarees & Blouses
- Blazers & Jackets
Stripes are a very versatile kind of design that many think are ideal only for casual outfits. And if you are one of those who have that misconception, that means you are missing out on sporting that amazing trend to work! Pick the right kind of stripes and you can stylishly and confidently walk into any meeting room, ready to rock!
Some more amazing Styling Inspiration for Stripes
Styling stripes can be a bit tricky but it is no rocket science definitely. Check out some styling inspirations below!
Hope you are going to take some of these styling inspirations and create some great outfits. Do let us know if this post was helpful, through your comments.
