FASHION DESK: 5 WAYS TO WEAR STRIPES

Stripes are very fashionable right now and I'm gonna show 5 ways you can rock them. Stripes can be in any color and it can be vertical, diagonal, chevron stripes in different width.  Bear in mind that, the rule to rocking stripes is to pair it with plain colored accessories. You can also wear striped accessories such as earrings, bangles, shoes but they must be worn with plain outfits; you don't want to look like you've just escaped from the zoo, lol.

It's also important to know that vertical stripes make you appear taller while horizontal stripes will make you appear wider.

1. Stripe with other pattern
    
   I bet you didn't know pin stripes and ankara wouldn't clash, hehe. The secret to successfully matching a striped top with other pattern bottoms or colors is to make sure they are both of the same hue. The blend goes better and gives you a great overall look that doesn’t seem mismatched. Check out more ways to rock the striped look after the cut...
   
   
   
   
   2. The Blouse/Shirt with a plain bottom 
   This look can be worn as a casual wear or a corporate one. I totally love the pop of color in pic in the middle. Colors such as red and purple would totally look great also.
   
   
   3. Stripe Jumpsuit/dresses/Shorts

1. You can pair it with a plain colored jacket, with a colorful belt to add a pop of color. It doesn't necessarily have to be all striped, a plain upper body or lower body will also look great. 
   
   
   4. Striped Jacket/Blazer
   
   
    5. Striped accessories
   
   It may be a hat, earrings, bangles, glasses, bag, the key to successfully pairing striped accessories with your outfit is to ensure you have a lot of plain colored material on.