Words by Sai Bhargavi Chintaluri

The fashion cosmos currently is buzzing with the word stripes. Stripes have a unique way of bringing us out of our comfort zone and tempting us to break the insane fashion rules. However, any trend can become mundane if you don’t know how to spice it up. So, step up to venture some risks with your wardrobe and get your fashion wheels turning.

Keep it low-key – a beginner’s trick

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Here is a simple, subtle yet skillful way of getting comfortable with the pattern. Begin low-key by tossing in stripes to the sleeves or to the hemline. If projecting the fashionable trend on apparel is not your game then inject an element of fun with striped accessories. Think ahead of the fashion pack and pick a pair of heels, a statement neck piece or an interesting multi-colored striped clutch to spice up your style.

Layer it up

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Layering and stripes make for an adorable duo. While mixing them up takes a little skill, a killer attitude is needed to pull it off. Stripes can be treated as neutrals and more depth can be added to the style with a block coloured bomber jacket or trench coat. Make your style refreshing with the blend of colours complementing the craziness of stripes.

The best way to team up the layers is to keep the stripes from same colour family and add a contrasting jacket. Another fun style would be to flip the patterns i.e., by going stripes with the layer over solid colored apparel would be a sassy theme.

Splashy and sexy

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It is time to break the monotony of the usual black and white stripes. Get edgy and quirky by splashing in the vibrant hues with your stripes. Give your basic monochrome stripes a rest and go sweet and spicy with a rainbow-coloured striped outfit or contrasting colours. And yes, balance it out with solid toned accessories and count those heads that turn your way!

Stripes on stripes

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For a panache effect, go fierce and free with this quirky mix of stripes. Either go match up or put in a multi-dimensional striped theme to add volume to your style. It gets tricky and trendy if you blend in stripes of different scales or invert the colours. A narrow striped top over a wide stripes bottom wear can elevate the coolness quotient. Bind the distracting, scattered stripes with a bright solid coloured layer or fashion accessories. Make the most of this funky and peppy mix up this season and rock the fashion streets.

Clash the patterns and proportions

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Proportions and clash of patterns is a rocky road when stripes come into play. Multi-dimensional stripes or stripes with florals is absolutely fun. A floral blazer or a floral skirt with a well-fitted striped tee is all you can ask for to look captivating.

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