How to Wear Striped Shirts In Between Seasons
Breton tops, marinières, or, more simply, striped shirts: No matter what you call what them, it’s likely you’ve owned one at some point in time. They’ve gone from “French Fashion 101” to worldwide wardrobe staple. And, yes, French street-style stars and editors like Caroline de Maigret and Emmanuelle Alt continue to set the bar on how to style them—but you can look beyond the French capital for outfit inspiration.
No matter the time of year, it’s not rare to walk down the street and see a handful of people sporting some version of a striped top: a T-shirt, a knit sweater, some type of elaborate blouse… This top style has proven to be season-agnostic, but is still pretty helpful when it’s time to transition other parts of your wardrobe from summer to fall, or winter to spring. The striped pattern looks just as good with a floral skirt when it’s warm as it does layered under a sweater or a chambray button-down when it cools down. If you’re in need of more ideas, consider the five outfits ahead a first step to refreshing your favorite stripes.
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