Three stripes and you're in!

On the subject of prints, I noticed that stripes are making a huge comeback these days. Everywhere you look, from Zara to Topman to Plains & Prints, the same vertical lines adorn everything, from dresses to blouses to blazers and skirts.

A lot of people say that you should wear stripes with care. After all, vertical stripes can make a person's physique look a bit wider. But, if worn properly, stripes have a lot of possibilities.

Take this for example:

The Nautical look never goes out of style. And nothing says Nautical as much as a boatneck blouse in red stripes, and paired with a navy blue pencil skirt. It's such a classic and chic combination.

Another look du jour is the loose, hanging striped blouse. It seems like everyone has them on their racks today. This particular one I saw in a hole-in-the-wall-ish place in Ali Mall. The blouse is loose but not baggy. And to balance the flow of the blouse, the pants need to be more tapered, just like this olive green pair.



Or if you want the same look in a brighter shade, there's this candy colored blouse which is so easy on the eye. With so much color, you need a bottom that's dark enough to anchor the look together, and that's where these tapered navy blue pants come in.


Overall, stripes lend a casual cool feel to any outfit, and that look is always in, no matter what the season.