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Tuesday 22 May 2018

Stripe it up

There is no doubt that this seasons favourite print is polka-dots but coming up close behind all the dotty fun are the stripes. Candy colours, rainbow stripes, glam stripes and monochromes are all big this season.

The super-sassy stripes are appearing on everything from jackets, sportswear, t-shirts, jumpsuits and co-ords. New shapes for this years stripes include tapered or flared trousers and maxi shirt dresses, wear yours with a matching co-ord or clash the stripes up with those polka-dots that we can't get enough of. 

Remember horizontal stripes are best left with t-shirts, it's time for flattering, vertical stripes all the way this year so go get your stripes fix for the summer! 

Monki really are on it for stripes this year but why not check out your local independent designers too?  Two of my Bristol faves are working the stripes; Neat Frontage, make amazing rainbow stripe co-ords and super cute pastel crop sweatshirts & Duvet Days source amazing retro prints (upcycled from duvet covers)& create the comfiest trousers ever, you can even get a matching top too! Yeeeesss!

Charity shops (and even your own wardrobe) can be great for breathing new life into retro style stripes. Urban Outfitters are currently selling 90s inspired striped crop tops for well over £30. Consider upcycling and charity shops before blowing your money, you'll also be the only person with your new upcycled stripe tee. 

TIP ALERT!!! Find an old striped t-shirt (look in any male person in your lifes wardrobe, you'll find loads of them) and either crop the t-shirt off or knot it up at the front or the back and you have a perfect nineties inspired t-shirt, which can be worn as a crop top or a nipped in at the waist oversized tee. Boom! 


Candy Stripes at Angus Chiang and Fila

Handprinted stripes at Typical Freaks. Where your candy stripes with socks and sandals/ sliders to make a statement this summer. 

Monki's amazing stripes come in lots of colourways in relaxed wide leg trousers and oversized shirt dresses



Stripes for the boys too featuring Kenzo ss18 (left image)

Wide stripes in monchrome jumpsuits and colourful co-ords featuring Mara Hoffman (right)

The stripe crop top from Urban Outfitters (centre) just waiting for you to recreate it with an old stripe tee.
Bowiesque stripe jumpsuit by Topman Design (right)

Supercute pastels and rainbow stripes by Bristol designers Neat Frontage (above & below)


Glittery rainbow stripes at Roberta Einer (left) aand who could resist these vintage rainbow stripes from a 90s Versace ad? 

No Debutante wearing candy cane stripes from Monki and upcycled 90s stripes from Bristol designers Duvet Days.

In one quick hoard I found 5 striped t-shirts in my husbands wardrobe!
Keep an eye on my youtube channel to  find out how I restyled up these retro beauties.




Image credits. Vogue, Typical Freaks Urban Outfitters Monki Graphic Tide Topman Neat Frontage

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