If you’re looking for the right way to stay cool (both temperature- and style-wise), you need to go in the direction of nautical stripes. This latest fashion trend has been spotted on all the usual style stars, but can easily be incorporated into your what to wear day-to-day wardrobe. Even if you’ve thought this aesthetic wasn’t for you, it’s been updated and upgraded for each and every style. Basically, there’s a striped item just for you with your name on it.
What is it?
This classic striped look has been spotted at fashion weeks from big brands such as Miu Miu, Fendi and Tommy Hilfiger. To differentiate between regular ol’ stripes, the fashion world has highlighted its favourites, from the runway and to the streets, and that’s with bolder colours and fresh new interpretations of the classic trend. It’s not just about the navy and white striped top teamed with capri pants, which has hounded the nautical theme for many years, but it’s a modern look consisting of new colours, primary ones to be specific, as well as various new designs. You can find the nautical striped trend in everything from skirts, shirt dresses, accessories and even pants suits. So, this time, it’s all about the colours and how the fashion trend has been incorporated into the stylish silhouettes of the season.
How to wear it?
Seeing as it’s a major summer trend, the best way to rock this look is with easy-going ensembles – think light fabrics and minimal effort put into a chic outfit. Try out a striped tee with your favourite boyfriend jeans and slides for a seriously trendy casual ensemble. Amp it up with a striped skirt and a matching bright top – this you can change up with either a crop top or a shirt. Seeing as most of these items come in primary shades, you’re able to team it with matching primary colours, and the result will be an unforgettable get-up. Even if you’re not keen on going full nautical stripes, you can still add a touch of the fashion trend to your get-up with a help of a striped bag, hat or jewellery.
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