Striped print is a classic style. A well-chosen striped dress should be in every woman's wardrobe. This universal item helps to create a unique look for any occasion.
Choosing a dress according to your body type
Fashion designers have dispelled the myth that stripes in clothing make you look fat. The variety of striped dress models allows every fashionista to choose the perfect look that highlights the advantages of her figure.
You can achieve the perfect result when wearing a striped dress if you know some secrets:
- There are no restrictions for ideal hourglass shapes. You can choose light models with wide or narrow stripes, located diagonally or vertically. Oblique stripes will especially advantageously emphasize the curves of a woman's body. Such a striped dress will unobtrusively emphasize a thin waist and curvy shapes. Girls with an ideal figure choose shortened models of striped dresses.
- Fashionable striped dresses are available to women with attractive shapes. The desired result can be achieved by choosing a model with a combined decor: light stripes on a dark background or small multi-colored stripes on a light background.
- It is more difficult to choose a model for women with broad shoulders or voluminous hips. It is necessary to correctly place accents using vertical and horizontal lines to emphasize the advantages of the figure and carefully disguise the flaws.
- Avoid buying a model with stripes in the same direction. The right solution is a model with complex color options.
Experiment, pay attention to the combination of the striped dress and the chosen accessories, and then the image will be perfect.
Some secrets for the right choice:
- Ladies with curvy hips should choose models with a solid bottom and striped top. This will level out the figure's flaws and make the image more harmonious. The length of the skirt does not matter.
- Fashionistas with a large bust should pay attention to the model where the stripes are arranged in the form of a diamond. This way you can visually correct your figure to the hourglass type.
- Girls with broad shoulders should choose models with a solid-color bodice and a horizontally striped skirt. This visually reduces the width of the shoulders.
- Diagonal stripes that taper at the waist will help correct the problem of a protruding tummy.
Types of models
The striped print is in demand in clothing for any occasion. When choosing striped dress styles, first of all, focus on your personal feelings and preferences. If necessary, photos will help you make the right choice. Do not forget to pay attention to the features of your figure.
The most relevant models:
- shirt dress;
- bandeau top model;
- baby doll style look
The length is chosen at will. Most often, short dresses are chosen by young, bold, active girls. Stylish, self-confident women prefer midi-length models. Floor-length models will suit any fashionista regardless of age.
By length
Short striped dresses look great on young girls with a good figure. According to the model, these can be straight, fitted styles.
A win-win option for any age is a midi-length dress. Fashionistas with ideal shapes will appreciate models of a close-fitting cut with open shoulders. Ladies with appetizing shapes will hide some figure flaws with the help of a flared skirt or a straight silhouette.
Maxi striped dresses are the perfect option for romantic dates or a beach holiday. Sleeveless, strapless, made from light flowing fabrics, long striped dresses help create a very feminine, light look.
By the arrangement of the stripes
The hit of the season is a shirt-cut dress with narrow vertical stripes. This model visually corrects the silhouette, making it slimmer. The contrast of light stripes on a dark background will help to enhance the effect. A thin knitted sweater tied on the shoulders and a thin belt will complete the look.
A wide vertical stripe has the opposite effect. It makes the figure heavier, making it more voluminous. Dresses with a wide vertical stripe will be a good option for thin girls who want to visually increase their shapes.
A good outfit solution for office work is a midi dress with vertical stripes and three-quarter sleeves. A small slit along the hip line or unbuttoned collar will add sexuality and femininity.
Horizontal stripes make you look slimmer. That's why light dresses with thin horizontal stripes are a win-win option for women with any body type.
Diagonal stripes will help create an interesting, unusual image. It is important to choose a print with infrequent repetition, since closely spaced stripes ripple.
Based on the material
Striped dresses can be made from any fabric. The trend of the spring-summer season is a linen dress. It does not matter what the stripe will be: single-color or multi-color, wide, narrow, vertical or horizontal.
Linen striped sarafans carry a very special charm of summer vacation. They are ideally combined with hats and small handbags on a long strap. As for footwear, sandals with low heels or wedges are a good choice.
A strict office style can be diluted with a linen shirt dress in thin stripes.
Amazingly beautiful silk A-line striped dresses. The diagonal stripe effectively highlights the curves of the body and is beautifully draped with soft, flowing fabric.
Knitted striped dresses will become irreplaceable in the autumn-winter period. Dresses in the style of a striped shirt will be successfully complemented by high boots and a leather jacket. The length of the dress is selected at will (from midi to maxi).
By color
A black and white vertical striped dress looks spectacular. This model is universal and can be combined with any bright elements of a woman's wardrobe. The combination of black and white can often be seen on knitted models. Black and white stripes on a fluffy skirt and a single-color bodice are a good solution for a cocktail dress.
As an alternative to the black and white range, fashion designers present interesting models with stripes of different thickness and color to the viewer. Stripes of white, blue and black colors of different widths can be combined.
The trend of the current season is a white light cotton dress with blue stripes. Such models help to create a surprisingly romantic and gentle image. The outfit will be complemented by small bags and shoes made of white or cream-colored leather.
The classic nautical style is blue and white stripes. Using this print, fashion designers create amazingly beautiful, spectacular models. Long striped dresses with a wide-brimmed hat and sandals are a good set of clothes for a casual summer vacation. Knee-length models, complemented with accessories (belt, bag) will become indispensable for creating a casual look.
Pairing a blue and white striped dress with a white jacket is a surefire way to go to a business meeting or office.
Young girls will appreciate bright models with prints of red, blue, white and turquoise stripes. Such dresses are ideally combined with plain shoes (flat sandals, textile sneakers). Multi-colored print will help to emphasize the individuality of style and character of the fashionista.
Secrets of how to choose the right accessories to match the color of your dress:
- shoes, belt are selected according to the color of one of the stripes. If the print is bright and combines several shades, we choose accessories in calm tones;
- in the black and white striped dress option, accessories selected in contrast look advantageous;
- Large, chunky accessories go well with a dress with a wide stripe;
- Pinstriped models are combined with neat, unobtrusive decorations.
What to combine with
The choice of shoes and accessories for a striped dress depends on the mood and preferences of the fashionista. But in order not to get into a stupid situation, it is worth studying the basic rules and features of choosing accessories for a striped dress in advance:
- To create a romantic look, choose light, elegant sandals or high-heeled shoes and a clutch bag.
- The image of a business lady will be successfully complemented by closed shoes with a stable heel and a bag. The success of a business lady is determined by the quality of accessories. Choose only leather goods, jewelry made of precious metals.
- For fun friendly meetings, casual outdoor recreation, a striped dress will be complemented by voluminous bags or backpacks in cheerful colors, textile shoes, sneakers, and hats.
- In the cool autumn weather, striped dresses can be successfully complemented with denim or leather jackets or cropped blazers.
- The stripe print is self-sufficient, so you should not choose excessively bright, massive decorations. The color of additional accessories is chosen either in tone or in contrast with the dark stripe on the fabric.
- For an evening look, it is better to choose one, but stylish, interesting in design decoration.
- When choosing black and white stripes, outerwear is selected in solid light shades.
- A win-win option for shoes to wear with a striped dress is elegant nude or powder-colored pumps with heels.
- A neutral colored scarf (for example, milky or sandy) will help to unite the color variety of stripes.
- A combination of multi-colored stripes will help create a bright summer look. Summer dresses with blue and white stripes are a classic of the nautical style.
- Avoid combining striped prints and other geometric shapes in the same outfit.
Some stylish looks:
- A fresh romantic look for young ladies: a light dress in blue and white stripes, snow-white sandals or ballet flats, a romantic hat with a ribbon.
- An image for bold, self-confident girls: a striped midi-length model made of knitted fabric, a cropped leather jacket, slip-ons and a leather shoulder bag. Silver jewelry will complete the look.
- An image for everyday office work: a knee-length model with multi-colored stripes, a single-color jacket that matches the color of one of the stripes, pumps, stylish jewelry (bracelets, pendants), a handbag. This outfit is appropriate for both work and an evening stroll with friends after work.
- An outfit for ladies with curvy shapes: a model with a diagonal stripe print with black fabric inserts. The black color visually slims the figure, correcting imperfect curves of the body. The finishing touch is elegant pumps with a stiletto heel.
A striped dress is a must have in every woman's wardrobe. This is a universal item, which, when combined with different elements of clothing, can create the perfect look for any occasion.
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