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Horizontal stripes have a bad reputationtheyre basically synonymous with the dreaded fashion dont."
But thats a total myth!
Because of that unfair unflattering legend, too many women miss out on wearing this playful print.
Enough is enoughwere here to prove the naysayers wrong.
Here we styled five different women in horizontal stripes.
Don’t they look amazing?
“I never wear horizontal stripes.
Im short (very short), so Im extra aware of styles that make me look shorter.
My mom gifted me a horizontal-striped shirt earlier this year, and it hasnt left my closet.”
How did you feel in this outfit?
“Oddly, I felt good in the outfit.
The cropped top and high-waisted bottoms really elongated my legs.”
Will you wear horizontal stripes in the future?
Shop it:Nicole Miller Artelier Poppy Striped Crop Top, $210;nicolemiller.com.
Rebecca Minkoff Stevia Skort, $125;rebeccaminkoff.com.
Jeffrey Campbell Free Love Lace-Up Heel, $120;urbanoutfitters.com.
Audrey is the Food Reporter here at SELF, and shes one of the tallest people on the team.
So, we styled her in head-to-toe horizontal stripes.
Her height and long legs are a perfect fit for the wider, color-blocked pattern on this dress.
What were your main concerns about wearing horizontal stripes?
“How did you feel in this outfit?
“I loved it!
I usually opt for thin, horizontal stripes, but the wider stripes really complemented my figure.
Way to go, Banana Republic!”
Will you wear horizontal stripes in the future?
“Definitely, I wear them all the time.
Shop it:Banana Republic Ribbed Polo Sweater Dress, $138;bananarepublic.com.
Zara Block Heel Strappy Sandal, $30;zara.com.
What were your main concerns about wearing horizontal stripes?
“I kinda think this age-old saying is a hoax.
Ive never seen someone wearing stripes and thought it made them look any different.
I have no concerns about wearing stripesthe more the better!”
How did you feel in this outfit?
“I loved the jacket.
It was such a cool spin on stripes.
Ive never seen a jacket like that before.
Its perfect over a summer dress because its breathable not too heavy.
The jeans werent the first wash Id pick.
Will you wear horizontal stripes in the future?
“I own three or four horizontal-striped shirts that I wear on the regular.
I wear them to work.
I wear them out.
But now, I might branch out from the classic black/white and navy/white combo!”
Shop it:Ellen Tracy blouse $80;nordstrom.com.
N12H Breeze Jacket, $168;n12h.com.
Old Navy Mid-Rise Rockstar Jeans, $34;oldnavy.com.
Banana Republic Samanda Heeled Sandal, $108;bananarepublic.com.
Alix Henick is our Associate Director of Audience Development.
When we put her in this dress, the entire office was dying to copy the look.
The atypical, stripe pattern is super bright and fun!
Plus, the horizontal band around the waist coupled with the peplum design accentuate Alixs natural waist.
What were your main concerns about wearing horizontal stripes?
How did you feel in this outfit?
“I felt great!
I loved the how the dress fit.
Will you wear horizontal stripes in the future?“Yup!
I love a retro-striped tee.
I think of it as a basic, classic pattern.
Shop it:Saloni Rosalie Multi Lace Dress, $834;salonilondon.com.
Stuart Weitzman Nudist heels, $398;zappos.com.
Denise Caldwell is a style & beauty expert that loves wearing horizontal stripes (just check outher Instagram).
What were your main concerns about wearing horizontal stripes?
How did you feel in this outfit?
“I love playing with patterns and shapes.
Will you wear horizontal stripes in the future?
“I’m always experimenting with different prints.
So yes, I’ll definitely wear them again!”
Shop it:Roman’s vest, $30;fullbeauty.com.
JLo Jennifer Lopez Collection skirt (similar style) $18;kohls.com.
Steve Madden shoes (similar style) $110;stevemadden.com.
Photo Credit: Valerie Fischel
