the best spring stripes
Hot hues + stripes = two of S/S18’S biggest trends in one
SHIRT ALERT
Forget a plain tee and pair a stripey shirt with denim instead. Vertical stripes are super-flattering as they draw the eye down and elongate the body. Style tip: pull your shirt off one shoulder to give a fashion-forward feel.
Shirt, Primark, £16; Jeans, V by Very, £30; Earrings,new Look, £9.99
SASSY SENORITA
Channel your inner emoji in this little number. The asymmetric hem is perfect for making legs appear longer, while the snug fit is ideal for showing off your shape. Vertical stripes are also great for flattering your figure.
Dress, Boohoo, £18; Shoes, Ego, £29.99; Earrings, New Look, £7.99
TO A TEE
Give the classic T-shirt dress a new season twist with this sporty number. Wear with pale pink kicks, aviator sunnies and a rucksack to complete the sports-luxe vibe.
Dress, Pretty Little Thing, £15; Bag, Skinnydip, £30; Sunglasses, Dorothy Perkins, £8
NEW HORIZONS
Don’t be afraid of horizontal stripes – these well-placed double lines are a great way to wear the trend. An oversized sweatshirt works over jeans now, or with bare legs when the weather warms up. Jumper, Boohoo, £18; Jeans, New Look, £25.99; Shoes, Topshop, £39; Bag, Kurt Geiger, £99
GO-FASTER STRIPES
It’s time to channel your inner Sporty Spice with this season’s must-have (no, we’re not joking) – a pair of trackie bottoms. Stripes down the side are the ideal leg lengthener. T-shirt, New Look, £7.99; Trousers, Topshop, £30; Trainers , Adidas @ Schuh, £100; Bag, ASOS, £18
TO THE POINT This jumper offers a great optical illusion as the V-shape pattern will draw the eye down to create the illusion of a nipped-in waist. Jumper, Mango, £29.99; Trousers, Dorothy Perkins, £20; Bag, New look, £15.99; Sunglasses, Dorothy Perkins, £8 COLOURBLOCK QUEEN Not feeling stripes head to toe? Go for cool colour blocking with striped accessories instead. This wrap-style dress is ideal for hugging curves or creating the illusion of them. Add striped heels, and a waist-defining belt and you’re good to go. Dress, ASOS, £35; Shoes, ASOS, £45; Belt, Topshop, £18