Statement Stripes

Wide, bold and slightly nautical

Statement Stripes

Awning widths on poplin shirting, breton knits and jersey tees. The trick is scale: go bigger than a pinstripe, keep the palette to two colours, and pair one striped piece with head-to-toe solids so it reads deliberate rather than busy.

Best statement stripes are all about scale, with broad bands on poplin shirts, Breton knits, and easy jersey pieces. J.Crew’s edit includes tie-neck and button-up shirting, a boyfriend tee, a striped halter dress, and a mariner cotton polo that works especially well with solid separates.