In modern fashion, convenience and comfort of the clothes offered by designers play an important role. Trousers with stripes, which are available in various variations, fully meet these requirements. The range of products is amazing - stylish leggings, joggers, jeans, pajama, sports or classic models will diversify and refresh your wardrobe. They will make a girl stand out from the crowd, emphasize her extraordinary style and impeccable taste, the main thing is to choose the right trousers, taking into account the features of the figure, age and other parameters.
What are they?
Today, any fashionista knows what stripes on trousers are called and what they are for. Meanwhile, initially, stripes, or gaps, had nothing to do with high fashion. They first appeared on army uniforms a couple of centuries ago. The color of the stripes determined the military's affiliation with a particular branch of the armed forces and his rank.
In the 70s of the last century, thanks to Adidas, stripes appeared on the side of sweatpants. During perestroika, striped sweatpants were mega-popular in Russia. Then no one could have imagined that stripes would soon migrate from gyms to the streets or catwalks. This happened in 2013, when Chloe creative director K. W. Keller mixed two incompatible styles. The new product was enthusiastically accepted by the world's leading designers, and for many years now, pants with stripes on the sides have remained in trend.
The popularity of stripes on trousers is explained by their versatility. Clothes with such elements go well with other wardrobe items and allow you to create versatile looks for any occasion: from a business meeting to a social party. Another property of stripes, for which girls love them, is the ability to model the figure: they visually lengthen the legs, make them look slimmer, and hide certain flaws in appearance.
The stripes can be narrow or wide, consist of one or more stripes, which are sometimes multi-colored. They are made of the same material as the trousers, or of a contrasting fabric.
Popular models
Fashion trendsetters decorate trousers of almost any style with stripes. Each of them has its own advantages:
- Floor-length trousers create a very feminine image. This model is chosen by girls who are not afraid to be "creative" in terms of appearance, want to be the center of attention. It is recommended to combine such trousers only with high-heeled shoes.
- Wide trousers will help to create both a business and a romantic image. Some models flare out from the knee, others - from the hip. Owners of slender hips can safely choose the opposite option - tapered trousers.
- Shortened models of ¾ length are popular in summer or autumn. This style is preferred by lovers of urban style or sport-chic. You can choose sports and classic shoes for shortened trousers with stripes.
- Sweatpants decorated with gaps are the most popular. This is a practical option for active recreation or a walk. You can choose any top for them. They are always relevant, but with sports-style pants you won’t be able to create an office or romantic look.
- Pajama models are also very popular with girls. These are summer options - thin, light fabrics combined with contrasting stripes create soft, gentle images.
- Classic trousers with stripes are characterized by modesty and originality at the same time. This is a stylish solution for an office environment. The combination of this model and stiletto heels will create the image of a fashionable, self-confident girl. Most often, trousers have a high waist, which gives them an elegant look.
- Stripes have already reached everyone's favorite denim pants. Designers have presented a huge number of different models, among which every girl will find what she likes. Some of them are decorated with decorative stripes, prints or other elements. Fashionable jeans, complemented by stripes, make you look even slimmer and extraordinary. Products made of light or dark fabric, decorated with bright stripes, are popular. Blue jeans with red gaps have been in trend for several seasons. With the right choice of top and shoes, they will be appropriate even at a business meeting.
- The most daring and confident in their irresistibility young ladies choose leggings decorated with stripes. In combination with a neutral top, you get a very feminine and sexy outfit. The highlight will be transparent stripes on dark-colored leggings.
- Trousers-skirt - an interesting and quite popular model with wide legs, which can be short or long. Creates a spectacular image.
- Ultra-fashionable joggers with stripes make them even more interesting. These pants are very popular because they fit perfectly and do not limit freedom of movement. They are indispensable during active recreation.
- Fans of the army style can also easily fit such an item of clothing as pants with stripes on the sides into their wardrobe. Thanks to their participation, even a military look can be quite feminine. One of the current models is khaki pants trimmed with black eco-leather stripes. You can choose a top decorated with brutal details for them: lacing, shoulder straps, belt.
Fashionistas have a lot to choose from. All the listed models are relevant, comfortable, they allow you to create interesting images for any outing. The main thing when choosing details is to avoid the effect of a tracksuit.
Materials
Designers experiment with both the models and texture of trousers. Various fabrics are used for their sewing, which largely affects the appearance of the products. The contrast between the materials of the trousers and the inserted stripes is relevant in the new season:
- Cotton. It is considered the most comfortable material for the warm season. Cotton fabric products breathe, they are comfortable to wear, and match any top: thick or thin. They are suitable for stripes of various textures.
- Knitwear. It is very popular among clothing designers. Trousers with stripes made of knitwear hold their shape and color well. The fabric is suitable for sewing different models, but the most popular ones are loose-fitting trousers.
- Leather. Women's trousers made of this material with stripes on the sides look very original, although a little provocative. They suit those with an ideal figure. If you do not want to attract much attention to yourself, you can choose knitted trousers with leather stripes. Usually, designers use an artificial variety of material, as it fits the legs better. To avoid the image being vulgar, the top for such trousers should be as neutral as possible and in no case leather.
- Denim. Recently, fashion designers have increasingly chosen denim fabric for sewing - it is convenient and comfortable to wear. The stripes on such pants are made of a different material, but just as dense and elastic.
- Satin. Such gaps on trousers have created a furor in the fashion world, they can be made to match the color of the main material or a contrasting shade. Satin stripes are suitable for a base made of denim, leather, knitwear or chiffon.
Stripes can be one-piece or inserted. Some designers sew them on, others just draw them on. Stripes made of rhinestones, sequins and lace are popular. Trousers with such stripes are a very bright element of the wardrobe, so the rest of the clothes are chosen neutrally.
Current colors
Over the past six years, a certain culture of wearing trousers with stripes has developed in the fashion world. Although experiments with colors, textures and styles of this wardrobe detail are ongoing, there are colors that always remain relevant. These are the so-called neutral colors: black, white, gray, beige, blue.
Black trousers with white stripes or a mix of grey and black are timeless classics. Combinations of white and acid, red and white, black and beige are also popular. In addition to the classic ones, other color mixes recommended by experts from the Pantone system are also in fashion today.
| Color of stripes | The color of the main fabric of the trousers |
| Coral | Bright and dark shades of blue |
| Scarlet (with an orange tint) | Bright blue, khaki |
| Wine red | Light beige, buttery white |
| Yellow | Black, bright green, bright blue |
The absolute trend of the season is silver and gold fabrics. Black stripes on a shiny background or golden stripes on dark blue jeans look equally impressive. You can confidently appear at a social event in such an image.
Who are they suitable for?
Stripes are famous for their versatility. Any woman can wear them, regardless of her body type. They visually lengthen the legs, distract attention from the voluminous sides or tummy. The modeling effect is more pronounced with a high waist. Women with a certain body type simply need them:
- pear-shaped figure - pants will hide full hips and balance them with narrow shoulders;
- "inverted triangle" figure - inserts on the sides will correct the flaw in the form of too narrow hips;
- For petite girls, wide trousers with maximum-length stripes will add height.
Full-figured women look slimmer in such pants if they are paired with the right outfit. The main thing is not to wear a top that draws attention to the central part of the body. You can choose a shirt in the same tone as the trousers or stripes, a tunic or a blouse with a flare from the chest level.
What to wear with
Some girls avoid this fashionable item simply because they don’t know what to wear with striped trousers. Meanwhile, a win-win ensemble with striped trousers can be created in two ways: by choosing a top that matches the main fabric of the bottom or the color of the side panels. You can add a chiffon or satin blouse to such models – a light and romantic look is ready. A sweater or jumper looks good as a top – you get a casual ensemble. Skinny models are perfectly complemented by a short leather jacket.
Sports classics with such trousers are created by T-shirts, cropped tops, tank tops. Green stripes can be worn with a beige, pink or coffee top. Trousers with red stripes look perfect with the same plain top. In addition, a white T-shirt, an elongated jacket or blazer will do.
Pants with white stripes have not lost their relevance and have moved into the new season also because they are easy to combine with other clothes. Snow-white stripes do not attract too much attention, but they refresh any image. They are appropriate in any style, it is easy to choose a top for them.
If you put together the ensemble incorrectly, stripes will work against the fashionista. For example, you can’t combine them with a top with another geometric pattern.
Jeans with stripes also have their own "tricks". As a rule, the choice of other wardrobe details depends on what kind of image you need to create: romantic or business. When creating an office ensemble, high-heeled shoes, a formal shirt and a fitted jacket will come in handy. What to wear with jeans with stripes in a casual style is any T-shirts, sweatshirts, long sleeves. A stylish look will turn out if you complement denim pants with a biker jacket. As for shoes, ankle boots, sneakers, moccasins will do. A romantic outfit is created with the help of an openwork top in a lingerie style, a satin blouse, a model with a frill and open shoulders. Shoes or sandals with stiletto heels are required.
Seasonal sets
In spring, summer, autumn and winter, clothes, although they perform different functions, are subject to fashion in the same way. In the world of design, certain trends have developed regarding which wardrobe elements are preferable for creating seasonal images. Following these recommendations and your own sense of style, you can create unique ensembles. The table shows what stylists advise to choose for trousers decorated with stripes. Models with stripes on the sides can be used in any season and in any weather.
| In the spring | Biker jackets, tuxedos, short coats, bomber jackets, blazers |
| In summer | T-shirts, tops, shirts, blouses, T-shirts, denim jackets, tunics |
| In the fall | Sweaters, jackets, turtlenecks, blazers, cardigans, sweatshirts, pullovers |
| In winter | Short fur coats, jackets |
Selection of shoes and accessories
It is equally important to know what shoes go with models of trousers with gaps. The classic style involves wearing high-heeled shoes, the tight style — stiletto heels or elegant sandals. Pumps or stylish sandals also go with wide models.
Tall ladies can afford ballet flats. In the cold season, designers recommend wearing ankle boots in the color of the stripes. The unanimous taboo of fashion legislators is overtly athletic shoes with long trousers, or vice versa, classic shoes with sweatpants.
When choosing accessories, stylists give two main pieces of advice. Firstly, you can choose them to your taste, based on a feminine and elegant style. Secondly, they can simply match the color scheme of the trousers.
A small bag in black and white stripes or checks will complement classic black trousers with white stripes. A military-style ensemble requires wearing rectangular models without any decoration. A light bag on a chain will suit a sport-chic outfit. If you have difficulties choosing this accessory, a simple solution will help: choose a product of the same color as the openings on the trousers.
Tips for men
Leading fashion houses that produce stylish clothes for the modern man have long appreciated the versatility of pants with stripes. Brands such as Nike, Gucci, Zara, Adidas, Stussy, ASOS, H&M, He by Mango offer not only trendy, but also quite functional men's pants with stripes. They are perfect for creating images in traditionally sporty, urban, minimalist and other styles, except for business.
Stylists do not allow men to create classic outfits in combination with trousers decorated with stripes. This prerogative was given only to women. Representatives of the stronger sex should combine stripes on trousers with clothes within the framework of an urban or sports style. Such models are best worn with T-shirts, T-shirts, polo shirts. In the cold season, sweatshirts, sweatshirts or sweaters are suitable.
Shoes for men's trousers with side stripes are selected based on the chosen style and image. Perforated shoes are suitable for summer ensembles, an informal outfit can be complemented with suede loafers. Sneakers or moccasins will emphasize the youthful style.
When including trousers decorated with stripes in your wardrobe, you need to carefully think through each time you wear them. The wrong top or shoes can create a funny and ridiculous look. But with the right combination of details, side stripes will perfectly fulfill their functional purpose, highlighting a person’s taste and awareness of fashion trends.
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