Stylish For Less: Classic Stripes Under $50

Shift Dress $39 / Square Neck Tee $9 / Skater Dress $35 / Skirt $12 / Sweater $13 / Bra $29 / Long Sleeve Top $40
I have dozens of striped pieces in my closet and honestly there are probably a lot more in my future. Stripes are always classically stylish. Each of the stylish for less pieces above are under $50 and while I love each of them this dress that is less than $19 is stunning. Are you addicted to stripes like me?

What to Wear: Stripes on Stripes

Lime and White Striped Top - Black and White Striped Blazer - Black Skinny Jeans - Spiked Gold Bangle - Yves Saint Laurent Bleu Majorelle Nail Polish - Ted Baker Bow Blue Clutch - Black Flats

I am a huge fan of prints and wearing multiple prints at the same time. Stripes just happen to be one of my favorite prints. That's why this week's #whattowear is wearing stripes with stripes. When wearing multiple items with the same print, my rule is to wear them in different colors or different sizes or both. I think this top and blazer go perfect together. With a bright, bold color like the lime and white top I like to wear neutrals like the black and white in the rest of this look. For another pop of color I chose the blue because it looks great with lime. Do you like to wear stripes with stripes?

What to Wear: Stripes and Polka Dots

Stripes and polka dots are two very classic prints. They also happen to be my favorite two prints. Floral prints come in at a close third in my book. My closet is filled with items that have stripes or polka dots. I have always worn the two separately. Recently I have seen so many beautiful pictures on pinterest and on other blogs of mixing the two together. I have to say that I love this. On my last shopping trip I purchased a beautiful striped shirt with a sheer polka dot layer on top! It is my new favorite.
This new found obsession has led me to have this #whattowear post o mixing patterns. Specifically mixing stripes and polka dots. What are your opinions? Do you love stripes and polka dots? Separately, mixed, or both? Here is my suggestion:

Onyx Studs - Polka Dot Top - Stripe Pants - Crystal Bracelet - Bulletin Board - Michael Kors Heels

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What To Wear: Mixing Florals And Stripes

I have been trying to embrace mixing patterns. Today #whattowwear features two of my favorite patterns for mixing. During the Spring and Summer I cannot get enough of florals. I love this leather take on a floral skirt. Pairing the leather floral skirt with a classic striped tee and great accessories like these pansy studs makes for a fun, chic look.

Striped Tee / Necklace / Julep Abbie Nail Color / Crystal Crush Bobbi / Yellow Pansy Studs / Multi-Color Straw Tote / Floral Leather Skirt / Metallic Leather Sandals
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Walk The Line

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Since starting this blog I have devoted effort to adding pattern to my wardrobe, which was virtually nonexistent before. In fact I just purchased a new polka dot dress and striped top. Here I discussed my love for a mix leopard and polka dots and while my fondness for these two patterns has not lessened I have a new love. The girls above make mixing florals and stripes look effortlessly chic. A floral skirt with a striped top or a floral top with a striped blazer makes for a perfect combo. I am now inspired to get some more wear out of my Summer florals before putting them away this Fall and maybe even picking up a floral skirt in a darker color palette so I can continue with this pattern combination long after Summer has ended.

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Learning Your Lines

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Stripes are simple and classy. They can instantly jazz up a boring solid colored look. You can use stripes to mix with patterns and ad different colors to add a more unique fashion taste to your looks (like the girl in the top photo, I love the colors).

Look One
If I owned those shoes I would want to wear them all the time! I love the aquaish blue color in this look and paired it with gray/silver. The little robot clock necklace is adorable.

Ichi top, €17
Old Navy bermuda shorts, $23
Osborn oxford shoes, $108
Hobo leather shoulder bag, $995
Silver ring, $13
Kenneth Cole crystal stud earrings, $24
Gifts Lulus.com, $20

Look Two
I love playing with multiple items having strips in the same look. I like how the strips in the dress switch the direction they are going in and the nautical flats provided a great theme for this look.

Button front dress, $32
Betty Jackson Black bolero top, £22
Naughty Monkey striped shoes, $25
Vinyl bag, $50
Milly beading jewelry, $125
Confection Jewels brass jewelry, $42
Betty Jackson Black nautical jewelry, £13
Dior Vernis Nail Lacquer, $21

Look Three
The mix of vibrant and neutral colors in this maxi dress is simply beautiful. The rest of the outfit is kept simple. I would love to have this giraffe necklace.

Traffic People multi colored dress, £60
Traffic People multi colored dress, £60
Forever21 rubber sandals, $18
BKE studded bag, $30
Kenneth cole jewelry, $45
Vanilla Ink post earrings, £12
Dorothy Perkins goldtone jewelry, £9.50
Deborah Lippmann Yellow Brick Road Nail Color, $16

Look Four
You can even use stripes for your swimwear. These pink stripes are so cute and of course you need a great coverup for your swimwear. Aren't these owl stud earrings adorable?

H M flared dress, £3.99
TopShop striped bikini, $30
Vintage Seaside Soda Shop Towel, $18
H&M leather shoes, £15
Seafolly summer tote, $40
Armani Exchange chain necklace, $38
Metal earrings, $12
Round sunglasses, €30

So stripes look good on anything from shoes to dresses to swimwear. What's your favorite striped item?

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