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Summer stripes

1 August 2018

It wouldn’t be summer without a stripe or two. Whether you’re channelling French Riviera chic in nautical Breton or taking the graphic approach with vertical block lines, this is a trend you can safely back year after year – it’s always ‘in’.

So how to pull off this mainstay look for summer 2018? No need to read between the lines – there are no rules. Dresses and jumpsuits offer an instant outfit approach, especially for hot-weather days when the simple act of getting dressed feels like effort; meanwhile jumpers and striped tees will always have staying power when paired with denim off-duty. Feeling smart? Try a striped suit – just opt for vertical lines to elongate your silhouette. Or, if head-to-toe stripes feel a step too far, buy into the trend with accessories instead, such as espadrilles or an oversized shopper that will look just as chic on the promenade in St Tropez as it will on your daily commute. Snap up our edit of the best here.