Stripes are a perennial favourite in every women’s wardrobe. They’re classic, timeless and look good with just about anything. But not all stripes are created equal. From horizontal to vertical, thick to thin, there are some factors to take into consideration if you’re thinking of incorporating stripes into your wardrobe.
To help you look your absolute best, we’ve rounded up 10 style tips on how to wear stripes right:
As a rule of thumb, vertical stripes visually elongate your body and make you look taller than you really are. Horizontal stripes, however, make you look wider. But that shouldn’t put you off wearing horizontal stripes even if you’re chunky because the thickness of the stripes also affect how you look. Which brings us to the next point...
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Thicker stripes draw attention to the width of your body, while thinner stripes (especially in a light colour) tend to fade into your outfit. Thin black vertical stripes are also slimming.
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If you’re conscious of your midsection, incorporate diagonal stripes into your repertoire because they visually “distort” and take away the focus from your stomach.
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If you have a small waist with proportionate shoulders and hips, you are have an hourglass shape. Women with such a figure can wear almost any kinds of stripe - vertical, horizontal, thick or thin. The trick is to emphasise your small waist so pick dress, tops and bottoms that stop just at your waistline.
For girls with a petite frame, avoid thick stripes because they will drown you — pinstripe is your best friend.
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