Nine ways to wear new-season stripes

Earn your stripes with these new-season buys

Let’s get one thing straight—actually, let’s get several. Pre-fall is entering the chat with more lines than a seasoned pick-up artist. You guessed it: stripes have had a glow-up. 

No more lazy summer situationships (we see you, pyjama co-ords) or maritime tropes. No more transitional pieces that ghost you when the mercury drops. These stripes have staying power. Allow me to introduce the closet contenders.

For the classicists, reimagined iterations of the striped shirt continue to win hearts. Take Essentiel Antwerp’s use of lace patchwork or & Other Stories’ nipped-in waist: considered details that add structure and femininity, especially when rendered in soft colourways.

Faithfull’s ‘Casia’ cotton-blend A-line maxi skirt offers an equally relaxed, late-summer aesthetic. Layer now with a short sleeve knit and sandals or a polo neck and boots coming into the cooler months ahead. Top tip: stick to the palette for an effortless look.

Prefer a sportier twist? Swap that rugby shirt for a Ganni cotton striped polo. Pair with wide-leg cotton trousers from M&S and segue effortlessly into soft tailoring territory. Did I mention how soft they are?

For the eclectic grandpa enthusiasts amongst us, pair an & Other Stories mohair-blend knitted vest with Boden’s Bowi-esque high-rise column jeans. 

Add a pair of Adidas Japan ‘Decon’ shoes for a nod to retro athleticism and a contrasting striped blazer for the full Harry Styles experience. Go on, I double dare you.

All you need to do now is decide which one is more your type. Full disclosure: I’m still deciding. Send help.

GET THE LOOK:

Striped cotton shirt with lace patchwork, €195; Pleated skirt, €225, Essentiel Antwerp

1. Striped cotton shirt with lace patchwork, €195; Pleated skirt, €225, Essentiel Antwerp 

Faithfull ‘Casia’ striped cotton-blend maxi skirt, Net-a-Porter, €260

2. Faithfull ‘Casia’ striped cotton-blend maxi skirt, Net-a-Porter, €260

Striped cotton polo, Ganni, €295

3. Striped cotton polo, Ganni, €295

High-rise column leg jeans, Boden, €150

4. High-rise column leg jeans, Boden, €150

Fitted-waist cotton shirt, & Other Stories, €89

5. Fitted-waist cotton shirt, & Other Stories, €89 

Japan ‘Decon’ shoes, adidas, €130 

6. Japan ‘Decon’ shoes, adidas, €130 

Knitted mohair-blend vest, & Other Stories, €69

7. Knitted mohair-blend vest, & Other Stories, €69 

Tailored wide-shoulder blazer, & Other Stories, €179 

8. Tailored wide-shoulder blazer, & Other Stories, €179 

M&S Collection pure cotton striped wide leg trousers, M&S, €65

9. M&S Collection pure cotton striped wide leg trousers, M&S, €65