Florals: Good old pattern-mixing. Just make sure your floral is bigger than your stripe, or vice-versa. You want to create enough of a contrast with pattern sizes to keep from looking like a crazy mess of prints. The eye should be able to discern where one print starts and another begins.
Graphic Tees & Prints: Black & white stripes provide an almost neutral background when paired with a graphic tee. Pattern mixing rules apply here too: be sure that your top features one big graphic, or a slightly larger graphic all-over print if your stripe is narrow.
Ombre: This trend is everywhere right now! Because of the gradual fade into or out of color, ombre is a great match for stripes, allowing you to add some interest and color to the black & white without going too crazy in the contrast department.
Chambray & Denim: They go with anything. A jean jacket, chambray button down, or even a denim vest with a brightly colored tank top under it would all work well with this skirt. If you're feeling a little bolder, a subtly patterned chambray (like the polka dot one above) could be a fun pairing.
Crochet & Lace: Because of their great texture, a crochet or lace top would work well with the basic striped skirt. They can supply both color and intricacy without too much contrast.
Do you have a favorite way to way stripes? Share with us in the comments below!
I definitely second the chambray and the lace/crochet ideas, I think those would work great! Also, I think a black and white striped skirt would really look classy with a simple black top and a really great, bright, statement necklace (emerald, coral, turquoise for example). Of course, you want more uses for the skirt than one outfit, but the simplicity could be really gorgeous, too.
ReplyDeleteLove the black/statement necklace idea, Jenevieve!! Thanks for sharing - you're right; the simplicity would be really classy :)
Deletehaha I seriously just sent you the exact same question about the navy/emerald skirt from Target.
ReplyDeleteGood ideas!