Sorry for the delay in posting this time, I know it’s been
two weeks since my last but I’ve been crazy busy with a shoot coming up next
week, and what with London Fashion Week, phew it’s manic! But here’s the next instalment
of what to look out for and invest in this season.
This SS13, designers have been straight-shooting when it
came to pattern. Stripes were everywhere...from Oscar de la Renta in a fabulous
monochrome, chevron gown to the swirly striped chiffon dress and tights from Bora Aksu. This is bold move on from the pastels that were so prominent last Spring/Summer.
There's more great news on this trend too-it's super slimming! We all know the secret, just as well as Marc Jacobs below, that vertical stripes elongate and streamline the body, so double up-wear it top and bottom, for even more pound-dropping power!
Of course if you are partial to a horizontal stripe, then there were an abundance of those on the catwalk too! Blue pared with white is a usual Spring/Summer staple, conjuring thoughts of yachts and sand, beaches and a cool sea breeze, but this beautiful outfit from Haizen Wang has a slightly dressier feel with sleek lines and a cinched in waist. The black accents also draw this outfit away from being too nautical.
Pair a striped piece with another pattern or monochrome piece with a bright colour for an interesting outfit that's bang on trend for SS13! Take inspiration from Dolce and Gabanna - I just love the canary yellow and red!
My favourite high-street pieces are as follows:
Stripe, high-waisted trousers - Topshop
Faster, Faster - Kurt Geiger
Cherise Olive Striped Tulip Skirt - Reiss
Wiggle Dress in Stripe Print - ASOS
I hope you enjoyed this post!
What do think of the stripe trend?
What are your favourite pieces to wear in stripe?
Do you prefer monochrome or a colour?
I absolutely adore the striped dresses! I haven't actually worn many striped Womens Clothing styles in the past but I will consider them a fashionable choice! I need to experiment more with them this summer! Time to go shopping! Thanks for these tips!
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