With each season brings pieces that are going to instantly update your wardrobe. A lot of the time it’s a cool new accessory, but sometimes it’s just so simple, it’s right in front of your face! The striped T-shirt is a classic but it definitely comes and goes out of style. How fresh and new it looks depends on how you wear it with other pieces. Horizontal stripes are not your thing? You may change your mind this season!
How to wear it:
Nautical vibe: Classic, breezy and cool with a new twist of adding funky accessories and colors! You can never go wrong with this look. It’s playful and a little sexy at the same time. Wear it with khakis or jeans. What I love about Nautical is how you can dress it up or down depending on what you mix it with. 
What about shoes? If you’re wearing the Nautical version, this is definitely a spring/summer look, so skip the boots and wear something more season- appropriate. And don’t be afraid to add a punch of color on your feet to liven things up!
Other accessories? How about adding a bright handbag or clutch? And we’ve all seen those berry red lips in the magazines- this would be a great time to wear it! You can also paint on a fun, bright Poppy color or French manicure on your fingertips and toes. With jewelry, keep it more on the simple side. Clean lines define the Nautical look.
Mixing it up: My favorite way to wear stripes! Note the way the striped tee updates and adds interest to this look. The pattern sizes are pretty close and the colors complement each other but don’t necessarily have to match exactly. Accessorize it up and you’ve got a fabulous look that makes you look like you know what you’re doing!
What about shoes? With this more eclectic feel, you can wear a fun leather sandal or a vibrant pair of pumps. If you wear it with jeans or a skirt, you can wear boots with this as well.
Other accessories? Have fun with this and experiment with bracelets, a great belt, scarves and jewelry. Try your hand at mixing patterns but keep it a similar size print. Remember to keep the same feeling of casual or dressy in your whole look. Example: if you’re wearing a tee with jeans and a soft scarf, don’t wear a conservative business jacket. You should be choosing a soft cardigan or a more casual blazer with this more laid back style.
Details, details! Note the scale of the lines. If you’re a small person, you can get away with wearing the bigger size stripes, but if you’re an average to larger frame, then stick to a smaller scale. The bigger the size of the stripes, the more visually larger the object (you) will appear to be.
Clothes are a great way to express yourself and you should be experimenting with them. Don’t keep wearing the same styles over and over again. We’re all creatures of habit, but once in awhile, try something new and remember to always have fun!
The choice is always yours, make it a good one!
~ Lani