It is no secret that the Edit team LOVES stripes. Since we consider striped-patterned clothes and accessories “musts” in our books, especially during the spring and summer, and since there are infinite ways to style stripes, we asked YOU to show us how you are styling your stripes this summer! And we couldn’t have been more excited about the results! We have received over 90 outfit-pic entries this past week via Instagram and Twitter. Literally every outfit was incredibly stylish, which made narrowing down the outfits to just 10 a very tough job. {We wish we had the time to post them all! To view the majority of the entries, you can search #editbylauren on Instagram.} We picked ten of our favorite looks, all listed below, showing many different ways to style stripes for summer. We hope you will be as inspired as we have been by these fashionistas!
Bethany from Perfectly Coutured {@bma_21} combined pastel blue stripes with mint green accessories, and dressed up a pair of boyfriend jeans. We love this fresh, summery look.
Steph from White Coat Wardrobe {@whitecoatwardrobe} added pizzazz to a simple white top and jeans outfit through an adorable pair of striped flats! {Isn’t amazing how a fun pair of shoes can change up an entire look?!}
Carrie J. from Style Me Perfect {@stylemeperfect} looks absolutely fabulous in this striped skirt and chambray blouse ensemble, popped with a gorgeous pair of cobalt heels. {And how darling is the little man helping her dress?!}
Whitney from What Whit Wore {@whatwhitwore} created the cutest ensemble, mixing stripes and dots. We especially love addition of the red shoes and the nautical jewelry…perfection!
And speaking mixing stripes and polka-dots, Hayley from Hey Haley Noel {@heyhaleynoel} looks cute-as-can-be in her easy-to-wear striped top and dotted skirt.
Rachel from Rachel’s Lookbook {@rachelslookbook} wore this stunning patriotic outfit for the 4th of July, but it is so classic and nautical, it is a perfect look all summer long.
Ever considered pairing stripes with stripes? Alice {@aliteg} pulls it off perfectly! {The trick is to combine stripes in similar color schemes, but differing widths, just like pictured!}
Tasha {@_tasharenae_} shows us here how fab bright colored stripes look mixed with other brights. We love the bright pink and yellow together, made especially pretty with a fun statement necklace.
Lawren {@lawbags7} did an impeccable job of pattern mixing in this ensemble. This is such an unexpectedly fun look, that could go from day to night.
Last but not least, we love how Angie from This Girl On a Budget {@thisgirlonabudget} wears stripes to the office. Her striped skirt is a perfect example of how to wear stripes in a very classy and sophisticated way!
Love these ladies’ style? Follow each of these gals on Instagram and/or their blogs, listed next to their names. A big “thank you” to all of you who sent us your looks!
Aren’t these style contests fun?! We sure think so! Stay tuned for the next one coming up in the next month. Make sure you follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for announcements, specials and style inspiration throughout each week. Oh, and please comment and tell us what style inspiration contests you would like to see in the future…we would love ideas!
Stylishly yours,
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