Striped dresses - sea breeze in the wardrobe

The striped print is characteristic not only of the nautical style, although, first of all, the striped dress (especially in red, blue and white) really evokes associations with the sea and water.

Modern women of fashion are happy to replenish their wardrobes with striped outfits, as such dresses help to change the visual perception of the figure and get a flawless look. Let's discuss what a striped dress is like, what styles and color combinations it is presented today, and what it should be worn with.

Striped dresses are ideal as a casual outfit. The striped pattern is versatile and can be successfully combined with various accessories.

By choosing the direction of the stripes, you can adjust the figure, for example, with the help of vertical stripes, the girl will visually look taller, and thanks to the horizontal stripes, you will be able to favorably emphasize the seductive curves.

A striped dress is most often represented by the following styles:

• Sleeveless fitted model.
• Dress to the floor.
• Product with a solid top and striped bottom (and vice versa).
• Tunics without a belt.
• Sundresses with straps.
• Knitted dresses with long sleeves.
• Dresses with A-line.

As we have already mentioned, the use of horizontal stripes adds volume, so only slender young ladies are advised to wear an outfit in such a medium-length strip or on the floor. If a plain dress has several horizontal stripes on the chest, this will visually add volume to the bust, and the placement of such stripes on the hips will favorably emphasize the athletic figure.

Both wide and thin stripes, which are located vertically on the outfit, help to hide excess weight and add slimness to the figure. An outfit in which contrasting colors are used is especially effective with such tasks.

Most often, striped patterns are presented in two-color combinations, for example, black and white, blue and white, red and white, green and black, pink and white, or yellow and blue prints. Let's consider the most common color combinations.

This color combination is considered one of the most traditional, so dresses with black and white stripes are very diverse. Among them there are long models made of jersey, short chiffon dresses, and mid-length dresses made of cotton.

Especially often black and white striped print is used for knitwear, which can be fitted or loose fit. Such dresses are often complemented with accessories of bright colors - scarlet, turquoise, orange, bright yellow and others.

This "nautical" combination is often used in modern fashion. A striped dress in these shades will become a stylish outfit for walking around the resort town or going to the beach. A thin black lacquered belt, as well as accessories in white or blue, will suit him.

This combination is second only to black and white striped print in popularity. Most often, the style of outfits in this color is quite simple - most blue and white dresses are straight, of different lengths, without bright trim and a belt. Nevertheless, there are models with lace or colored inserts, in which you can look feminine and romantic.

This color combination also refers to the "nautical" style. It looks especially impressive on short dresses. You can achieve a similar combination with a blue and white striped outfit, decorating it with a wide red belt.

If two-tone combinations seem boring to you, nothing can stop you from choosing an outfit with three or more colors. For example, dresses with stripes of different shades of pink look romantic and gentle. An outfit that combines beige, terracotta, green, blue and brown stripes looks fun and summer-like. No less cute is the yellow-red-blue print.

In a striped dress on the floor, the figure looks more slender, especially if the print is presented in a vertical pattern. If the dress is so long that it hides the shoes, match it with eye-catching accessories, such as an orange or yellow bag and a set of bracelet and necklace jewelry.

Mid-length striped dresses can be fitted and belted. Such models often lack sleeves, and the neckline on the chest is V-shaped or round. Many striped midi dresses have three-quarter sleeves. Most of these mid-length dresses have horizontal stripes, although you can choose a model with a diagonal or vertical pattern.

Such striped dresses are most in demand by women of fashion and are available with or without sleeves (short or long). Models with straps are worn in the summer, and a striped dress with a mini skirt with long sleeves will be an excellent option for clothes for the fall-spring season, if you complement such an outfit with a plain coat or a leather jacket.

Short models with a flared skirt are usually light summer dresses. They often wear sneakers and a denim jacket.

Especially often, striped prints are used to create knitted dresses. They are comfortable to wear in the summer, especially if the model has an open top (like a T-shirt or strapless). Much more often, however, knitted striped dresses are designed for the fall and spring seasons.They can be of different lengths, and can also be supplemented with long or short sleeves.

Such dresses are usually accompanied by a jacket made of leather or jeans, a jacket or coat, boots, high-top sneakers or boots. Summer knitwear models are worn with sneakers, sandals, a hat and sunglasses.

Machine knit striped dresses are especially popular in cool weather. The tops of these dresses can look like a sweater. Usually, a knitted striped dress has a sleeve of different lengths, and the length of the dress itself is often average (although knitted dresses with a short skirt are very common). Wearing a striped knitted dress is advised with boots or ankle boots, and accessories for such an outfit are best chosen in plain colors.

Many girls in the body are sure that they should avoid striped prints, as they are used to thinking that such a color is fat. In fact, you should not refuse to buy a striped dress if you have extra pounds. Plump young ladies wear pinstripe outfits, but at the same time, two-tone combinations should be selected.

Do not be afraid of dresses with horizontal stripes if it is an outfit with a loose fit, and the colors include shades that are not very contrasting. An outfit in which a striped print is presented only in some part of it will also be an excellent option for an overweight girl.

Nowadays, the striped pattern is classified as one of the current trends. At the same time, great popularity is noted not only in outfits with two-tone nautical stripes, but also in multi-color versions of such a print. In fashion collections, you can now see both vertical, diagonal and horizontal stripes, and their combination in one thing.

A variety of accessories are suitable for a universal striped dress - belts, bracelets, hats, clutches, beads and much more. The black and white striped outfit is successfully accentuated by a brown thin strap. Plus, dresses with black and white stripes look good with bright accessories like yellow, blue or red. In this case, the handbag, jewelry and shoes should be in the same range.

For a multi-colored striped outfit, on the contrary, pick up a monochromatic decoration or accessories without unnecessary decor. As outerwear with a striped dress, you can wear a leather or denim jacket, jacket, fur vest, raincoat or coat. A good option would be to choose an additional item in one of the colors presented in the color of the dress. If you want something neutral and versatile, look for beige or black shoes and a handbag in the same neutral color.

For striped dresses, you can choose sandals with square heels or stilettos, sneakers or wedge sandals, ankle boots, ballet flats, pumps, sandals or boots.

If the model of the dress is sports, sneakers are ideal for it. For a fitted striped mini dress, sandals or pumps are a good choice.