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