6 Ways To Wear Stripes, Spring’s Must Try Trend

The fashion gods want you to show your stripes this spring with all the colorful stripes seen on the runways of London, Paris, Milan and New York.  From Marc Jacobs to Oscar de la Renta, Dolce & Gabbana, to Tommy Hilfiger, Michael Kors and Alexander Wang, no one is safe from stripes.  Whether in a voluminous gown for an evening affair or in a cropped top and skirt for a day out with the girls (think Carrie Bradshaw), stripes are back in a big way.  So how can the average girl wear this look without looking like a prison inmate from Oh Brother Where Art Thou? We’ve put together six ways to rock the look without looking silly.

Paul Smith Pale Mint Cotton Top with Lace Trim

Msgm flared skirt

J.Crew Collection cashmere polka-dot sweater

ASOS Jewel Bauble Earrings

Lauren Ralph Lauren Newbury Colorblock Tech Mini Crossbody

Erica Anenberg Cleopatra Twosome Ring

Pour La Victoire Women’s Case Mary-Jane Pump

Topshop MOTO Stripe Leigh Jeans

T By Alexander Wang Sheer tank

Smythe Corded Lace Blazer

Alexander McQueen Double Wrap Leather Bracelet

Rag & Bone Kinsey Ankle Booties

Alexander McQueen Skull Print Scarf

Virgins, Saints & Angels Magdalena in Gold | Jet | Black Diamond

Bottega Veneta Medium Intrecciato Hobo Bag

WetSeal Thin Banded Fedora

Nicole Miller Women’s Odyssey Round Sunglasses

P.A.R.O.S.H ‘Gardenia’ striped skirt

Tuleste market Tulip Stud Earrings

Splendid Long Sleeve Chambray Shirt

Kenneth Jay Lane Layered Butterfly Necklace

Jimmy Choo Brulee Platform Pumps

ASOS AJ Morgan Wayfarer Sunglasses

Kendra Scott Waverly Green Onyx Cuff

ASOS Crossbody Bag

Mother Denim Cropped Denim

Reiss Upton Striped Knit Sweater

Rebecca Minkoff Pave Chain Link Necklace

Tory Burch Reva Printed Scarf

Dean Davidson Teardrop Earrings

Dorothy Perkins Rounded Sunglasses

Sara designs Leather & Chain Wrap Watch

Navy Cambridge Satchel

TIM Heavy Sole Boat Shoes

Camilla and Marc Bastille striped silk-crepe dress

Converse Chuck Taylor Sneakers

Mossimo Women’s Denim Jacket

Yarnz New Frog Print Scarf

Michael Kors Braided Leather and Pave Bracelet

Fossil Austin Saddlebag

Topshop Printed Sunglasses

CLU Striped wool-jersey and silk-blend dress

Miu Miu TWO-TONE BOXCALF SLING-BACK PUMPS

Eugenia Kim Caterina Velour Felt Cat Ears Beret in Black

NADRI Long Knotted Faux Pearl Necklace

Stella McCartney Woven Faux Black Leather Saddle Bag

ESQ BY MOVADO Ladies’ Silver Round Watch

Quay Black & White Square Sunglasses

Eliot Danori Earrings, Silver-Tone Glass Crystal Pearl (8mm) Stud Earrings