Summer stripes are an eternal wardrobe staple, they never go out of fashion. Whatever your age, it’s about finding just the right stripe, be it vertical, horizontal, skinny or wide to suit your body shape. Choosing the perfect striped top can transform any outfit and make a bold fashion statement. I am rekindling my love affair with stripes because they are big news for S/S 2018! I love classic black or navy horizontal stripes combined with skinny dark denim or white jeans for Summer but I also have an eye for bold colour.
The Perfect Striped Top
At Oasis, I found a long-sleeved navy striped and cerise pink top with a star in the middle. The perfect casual combo with leggings and your favourite pair of trainers for a Saturday afternoon stroll or a work staple with a navy pencil skirt and pumps, this top is super versatile, comfortable and a star buy at only €50
- The perfect striped top available at Oasis.
The Classic Breton Shirt
If there’s one piece that most of us have in our wardrobes, it’s the classic Breton shirt. The iconic designer, Coco Chanel, was so inspired by the striped navy top of the French sailors’ uniform that she incorporated the stripes into her 1917 nautical collection. The casual design helped break away from the heavily corseted fashion of the time, forever changing the face of casual womenswear.
Stripes as a Wardrobe Staple
As far as basics go, the Breton striped top is as necessary a wardrobe staple as a classic black blazer or a pair of dark-wash skinny jeans. The allure of the Breton striped shirt lies in its versatility. Whether worn by struggling artists, movie stars, or modern-day It-girls, the styling choices have evolved over time, but its effect has astonishingly remained the same. Who better to embody Parisian chic than Brigitte Bardot who brought the Breton top back into vogue in the sixties.
New York Fashion Week
Stripes are as popular as ever on the runways and I’ve taken inspiration from New York Fashion Week 2018. Striped patterns took an imposing vertical turn, with a plethora of casual-chic long shirts, gowns, and trousers. Vertical stripes effortlessly elongate the silhouette, which is a very nice fashion tip for petites.
No matter what your age or body shape, a striped item of clothing is the perfect wardrobe staple and always a wise investment. Be bold and channel your striped top, skirt or trousers with a solid colour like red, cerise or yellow to make a chic ensemble outfit for any occasion!
Oh I love that Oasis top!😍