Designers across the globe were seeing stripes this summer. Proenza Schouler, Prada, Jason Wu, Tory Burch and, of course, Sonia Rykiel—the woman who does stripes best—have all included stripes of various widths and hues in their collections. You can stripe it up from head-to-toe for a fearless look or try one statement piece to subtly get the look.
Miucca Prada made the absolute best striped accessories this season and I could've shown a dozen other items, but then you would have no fun shopping online. Get started with these Prada heels and tote, and see for yourself at prada.com, neimanmarcus.com and saksfifthavenue.com for a great selection of bags and shoes.
Whether it's tucked into a sleek pencil skirt, sloppily tucked into shorts or worn out with some great skinny jeans, this bright tee from American Apparel will go a long way this summer.
The Black Eyed Pea punches up her stripes with a pop of yellow!
For the long or the short of it, try either of these stretchy stripe skirts by Topshop or Asos to get a leg up on the trend. Super cute with denim for a chic Americana look that's just right for the Fourth of July!
Prada's stripes are the holy grail, but if that's not in your budget then try this gorge dress from Asos. Believe it or not, some horizontal stripes can make you look thinner because they create the illusion of depth, which reduces the appearance of width. Who knew?
What can I say? It's cheap, it's chic and it's totally on trend. Immediately update your look by making these hats from Kohl's your one bold statement.
The rocker mom's red-and-blue striped sweater is casual-chic, but her best accessory is little Zuma!
These Marc by Marc Jacobs bracelets really nail the trend, but you can also mimic the appearance of stripes by stacking 5 or 6 substantial, brightly colored bangles.
Rain or shine, this vintage-inspired pagoda umbrella by Bella will really make a statement. It's also perfect as a chic parasol to shield you from the scorching-hot summer sun.
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