Get in Line: Nine ways to wear stripes this season

"Iterations that make their mark are bold without being brash, commanding attention without being ‘pick me’ clothes."

Thu, 04 Apr, 2024 - 10:00

Annmarie O'Connor - @aocdotme

Get in line. The season for stripes is in full tilt. Clean and balanced with a reputation for rigour; this recurring pattern reminds us of fresh sartorial starts.

Let’s be honest; we could all use a post-winter palette cleanser. Ditto whenever we fall foul of tricky trends.

For spring, set an optimistic tone and make sky blue your preferred hue or go with grey and navy colourways for something more considered. Leave the deckchair and stick of rock vibes on the beach and take yours to the streets.

Iterations that make their mark are bold without being brash, commanding attention without being ‘pick me’ clothes.

Danish doyenne Stine Goya disrupts classic colourways with accents of pink and beige creating a sophisticated tension, not unlike the print placement on accordion pleats, mastered by high street hero, Reiss.

Equally clever is Boden’s colour-blocked stripe sweater—perfect for inverted triangle shapes.

That said, the copacetic pairing of spring and stripes finds equal expression in easy-to-wear pieces like the omnipresent pyjama-style trousers.

These drawstring-waisted wonders, often paired with clogs and linen shirts, get a sharp makeover at Whistles and M&S, making them everyday-appropriate.

For something sporty and preppy, French brand Claudie Pierlot parlays the pique collar polo into a stretchy midi dress while Whistles wins big again with an old money take (thanks, TikTok) on the fit-and-flare gúna.

Accessory mavens: the men’s department at COS is a hidden treasure for Pantone-approved tote bags (sky blue isn’t going anywhere). More logo-centric? Earn your style stripes with chevron accents on a pair of Gucci slides.

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