Stripes: love ‘em or hate ‘em, they need your support. Don’t let their bad rap get you down; instead, embrace this upbeat look to lift your mood:
No Drama Mama: Bright colors are big now, but caution wearing multiple. If you do, stick to a 1-piece type (dress or romper) and wear heels to balance the impact. Keep everything else neutral, so the drama stays at bay.
Family Feud: they love us, despite our differences. And the one agreeable piece no one can argue about is the boat neck T-shirt. Go black and white for a classic feel, and pair with white jeans and metallic sandals. No intervention required!
Positive Thinking: Get a sponsor and use this safety net: 1.) Horizontal widens, vertical lengthens, and chevron flatters almost anyone. 2.) Very wide or very thin stripes have a cool, modern feel, and medium stripes look classic. 3.) Extras are theraputic: espadrilles, a handbag or a snood.
Now go get your stripe on--you’ve earned it!
stylingstage suggests:
Summer Dress Variegated Stripes: ASOS.com
Tori Burch Mathilde Satchel: Nordstrom
Organic Cotton T-shirt: Zara
Blue Bright Striped Snood: Topshop.com
Soft Joie Deidra Deck Stripe Dress: Shopbop.com
Striped Canvas Tote: Old Navy
BP "Bowtye" Sandal: Nordstrom
Style mavens are always obsessing about that one thing. Today, baby, it’s retro rage. This trend isn’t quite the front-runner, but like the current list of Republican candidates, it’s fair game. So, if you feel the need to don ruby-red lips or bake a casserole, then you’re ready:
Real Housewife: Full, billowing skirts and dresses could not be cooler. They should hit below the knee and have ample volume (structured, wide pleats are great). Make sure your waist looks itty-bitty to balance out the bottom, and consider a bright color like orange to really flip your lid.
Sock Hop: Look for pumps w/ rounder toes, thick stacked-heels and bows galore to make any plain jane outfit better. Or, the old-school oxford is re-done with a killer heel and pairs well with cropped jeans and a button down. Even the latest retro sneaks will turn heads, daddy-o.
Lady Luck: Too much retro? Opt for small, ladylike extras to feed your rage. Structured satchels, silk scarves, fedoras, thick corset belts, cat-eye shades, pearls, and of course, wrist-length gloves. Now that’s peachy-keen.
Retro is so tomorrow. Now go do your thing, lollipop.
stylingstage suggests:
Ponte Midi w/ Flared Skirt: ASOS.com
Marc by Marc Jacobs Ozzie Lucy Satchel: Endless.com:
Tori Burch Cat-Eye shades Nordstrom:
Biviel Oxford Pump: Endless.com
Midi Dress in Stripe Print: ASOS.com
Glint Dina Pump: Nordstrom
Smudged Print Trench: Topshop.com
J Brand Skinny Jeans Yellow: Bloomingdales
Two Tone Straw Fedora: Nordstrom
