{"id":119205,"date":"2018-09-20T05:12:48","date_gmt":"2018-09-20T10:12:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thebudgetfashionista.com\/?p=119205"},"modified":"2025-10-18T09:20:26","modified_gmt":"2025-10-18T15:20:26","slug":"how-to-mix-stripes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/archive\/how-to-mix-stripes\/","title":{"rendered":"How to mix stripes like a sartorial champ"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n

Doing right by stripes is a job for a sartorial champ \u2014 or at least someone who understands the intricacies of sleek lines and the ways they play best with one another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In truth, you can learn how to mix stripes, even if the concept sounds totally foreign to you today. Just follow these basic rules and your gal pals will start wondering who your secret style consultant is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to mix stripes: 4 rules of play<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Create balance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you’ve been around The Budget Fashionista, you know our mantra on balance. It’s your best ally and the difference between style win and style fail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The balance rule holds true for pairing mismatched stripes. For example, a pair of wide-legged pinstriped pants, like these Old Navy Mid-Rise Linen-Blend Cropped Pants\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n <\/g>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n <\/clipPath>\r\n <\/defs><\/svg><\/span><\/a> ($29.97), <\/em>looks just right with a form-fitting top bearing horizontal lines, like this J. Crew Factory Striped Perfect-Fit Open-Neck T-Shirt<\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a> ($24.50).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Style tip:<\/em> try to keep in the same color family to unite the two pieces \u2014 white stripes on both, for example. But don\u2019t be afraid to contrast the overarching shades. It\u2019s that balance of light and dark, and fitted and flowing, that keeps the look high-style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choose a superstar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ideally, your stripes won\u2019t compete for attention with each other. Select one to be the star player, and it’ll be easier to choose complementary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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So, what makes something a standout? Think unusual silhouettes, wide stripes, or bold colors that instantly command attention. This substantial GAP Wrap Tie-Belt Stripe Midi Skirt ($44.99) looks like it was made to wear with this & Other Stories Sheer Striped Top ($39). Slip a tank on underneath and you\u2019re ready for the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mix your materials<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If ever there was a secret to your striped success, it\u2019s in the materials you choose for your clothes and your accessories. Different textures and fabrics give each piece its own identity, so you won\u2019t appear as though you\u2019re putting too much effort into the look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This DR2 by Daniel Rainn Long Sleeve Striped Dress<\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a> ($34.97) is a dream in silky, airy fabric boasting primary notes of navy, olive, and white.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What kind of stripe could you possibly wear with this? Try a demure leather bag, like this ZAC Zac Posen Earthette Embellished Striped Clutch ($74.97).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep it corporate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re feeling bold, you\u2019ll appreciate the way vertical and horizontal stripes pull your corporate look together in a fresh way. For a little harmony, make sure one of the shades in one piece picks up on the color in the other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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These Zara Striped Masculine Pants ($69.90) are a sharp, no-fuss option for the office in gray and maroon. You\u2019ll find a dash of that warm hue in the Express Striped Boyfriend Shirt ($29.99), which boasts soft pink stripes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Doing right by stripes is a job for a sartorial champ \u2014 or at least someone who understands the intricacies of sleek lines and the ways they play best with one another. In truth, you can learn how to mix stripes, even if the concept sounds totally foreign to you today. Just follow these basic… Read More »How to mix stripes like a sartorial champ<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":119346,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"neve_meta_sidebar":"","neve_meta_container":"","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"","neve_meta_content_width":0,"neve_meta_title_alignment":"","neve_meta_author_avatar":"","neve_post_elements_order":"","neve_meta_disable_header":"","neve_meta_disable_footer":"","neve_meta_disable_title":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[28,188,472,295,303916],"class_list":["post-119205","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-fashion-trends","tag-dresses","tag-pants-capris","tag-shorts","tag-tops-blouses","tag-what-to-wear"],"mv":{"thumbnail_id":119346,"thumbnail_uri":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/striped-shirt-express-cover-300x150.jpg"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/119205","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=119205"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/119205\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/119346"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=119205"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=119205"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=119205"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}