1.23.2012

three ways to wear//a striped top

From one teenager to another... I'm assuming you're skint most of the time. Maybe you window-shop in the fancy shops in town, but they're out of your price range. Whatever you do choose to buy has to have the ability to be worn at least one million ways, and you have to love every item in your wardrobe. Below are just three ways to style a simple striped top, also known as a Breton top. They come in all different colours--blue and white stripe is the classic, but different colourways may suit your style more.Once you've bought one top, you can wear it so many ways.

 with another pattern

Clashing patterns is a fun style statement but can be a little tricky to get right. If you pick a skirt or trousers with a close colour match to your top, this will really pull your outfit together. Plain tights and a cardigan  will make this outfit warm enough for colder days, but if you're in the Southern hempishere, bare legs and wide-brimmed hats all the way! Stripes and florals are my favourite combination, but there are so many fun prints to try. Wearing a patterned cardigan with a striped top and jeans is an easier way to step into a bit of a scary trend too.

with a pleated skirt

Striped tops are such a simple classic look that they can easily dress down a fancy long pleated skirt. Tuck your top into the skirt, add a belt, and you're ready to go! Again, a cardigan might be needed; please don't freeze for the sake of style. I think this is my favourite look. The pleated skirt I'm wearing always makes me want to dance, but the casual top makes it suitable for day-to-day activities.

with jeans & accesories


Of course, the simplest way to wear any top is with jeans. Skinny jeans, high waisted, flared, boot cut... Whatever denim is currently in your wardrobe will match any top, and from here you can add accessories. As above, you can keep it classy with pearls--thrifted fake ones, in my case--and maybe a cloche hat, or you can add bright bracelets and a fun hairstyle.

Which of these {slightly windswept} looks is your favourite?

xx
Libby

19 comments:

  1. the first and second are my favorites! i love doing this. since i don't go shopping much, i variate with what i have, and then everyone thinks i bought something new! it's lots of fun. great post :))
    -jocee <3

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  2. The middle outfit with the pleated skirt is gorgeous! (Plus I love the hairstyle you chose for that one. :D) Your post gave me some ideas, thanks. Thrift store, here I come! :)

    - Victora
    (http://raindropsandmoonlight.blogspot.com)

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  3. I always love seeing other people's fashion idea, especially since that is not my area of expertise. At all. Because of that though, I'd have to say the third is my favorite. Jeans + cardigan = me.
    P.S. I love your beautiful long hair! Bangs are so pretty on you!

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  4. I like the last two options best. With a wispy skirt is such a fun way to wear a wardrobe classic! Also, the jeans look is just so cozy and comfortable. :) Lovely post!

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  5. I love the last look just because it's cute and comfortable! And I'm just wondering, but have you gotten my email that has a post titled "Those Quiet Moments?" I just want to make sure it sent, its okay if you don't feature it! I really love this magazine so keep it up! :)

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    1. Hi Abbey; yes, we did get your email & it's lovely. We're working on a February schedule right now and should be able to email you about it in a couple of days. Thanks for your patience!

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  6. The last one is definitely my style. I like pretty things that are also comfortable & versatile. Though I do like to wear a skirt or dress every now and then :)

    Lovelovelove,

    Abbie /// XOXOXOX

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  7. The first and last are my favorite. I’m currently obsessed with stripes at the moment. :)

    -Victoria Horea

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  8. Uhh. You're adorable. The end. I'm seriously in love with the second one. Where did you find that gem of a skirt?

    xo,
    abbey.

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    1. Asos! I found a *gorgeous* vintage skirt on etsy but it sold before I had a chance to buy it, so in the sales I scooped up this one. It's a perfect dancing-in-my-room-by-myself kinda skirt.

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  9. I loveee these outfits. They suit you so perfectly (or you pull them off really well. whatever. ;)) I love your hair, bangs look gorgeous. :) The first and second are my fav.

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  10. Oh goodness! These are all SO beautiful! I have to say, however, that the second one is definitely my favorite... where did you get that skirt? And the striped shirt? Everything about this post is so wonderful I could just keep going on about how good it is.

    XO Acacia (ahh cass' ee ahh)

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    1. Hi Acacia; the skirt is from Asos & the striped top is from Zara. And thank you. xx

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  11. you are just the cutest person ever. and your fringe? lovelovelove it.

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  12. Great ideas! I'll have to try the 2nd and 3rd outfits (those were my favorites!). Thanks for posting this.

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  13. I like the 3rd outfit idea- it would be cute with a jean skirt!

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  14. That's it...I need a striped top so I can be just like you. Plus, it is just SO versatile & that is what my style is all about!

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  15. The first outfit is lovely!

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