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February 10, 2012
 
 
 
 
 
 

Everyone’s in stripes this summer

30 July 2010 / REYHAN YAZICI KIZILAĞAÇ*,
When summer begins, the term “sea” undoubtedly comes to most people’s minds. This summer is under the dominance of stripes.
White is once again the lead color, followed by dark blue, red, gray, purple, yellow and light blue. Stripes are being widely used in a wide range of clothing this season, from nightdresses to day dresses.

There is a common belief that “stripes are used in either classic clothing or sporty clothing.” However, this summer’s trend will break this prejudice. People who generally do not buy stripes will want to wear then as there are many good stripe combinations on the market this season. Do not be surprise therefore, when you see an evening dress or tunic dress in stripes. Striped dresses were seen in this season’s collections of many worldwide-known brands such as Balmain, Alexander Wang, Michael Kors, Jason Wu, Marc Jacobs and D&G. In addition, while striped fabrics’ traditional popularity for men, they are also flattering for women. Everyone knows the sweet style of British actress Audrey Hepburn, who wore a striped blouse with her short pants. I believe that every woman deserves to look sweet this year, just like Hepburn. Along with this year’s women’s collections, collections for men include much striped clothing.

Forget claims that horizontally striped clothing leads to the appearance of being overweight. I think a horizontally striped blouse should absolutely be in your wardrobe. You can combine this blouse with gold-colored accessories to prevent yourself from appearing overweight. In addition, you can combine horizontally striped blouses with many different things, but do not forget that striped clothing is very popular this season.

Also, if you do not want to use horizontally striped clothing, you can use vertically striped clothing instead. However, you need to remember a point: You should buy clothing with stripes in two colors in which one of its colors is more dominant because you will appear more elegant. You can combine a wide-leg trouser with a striped blouse. You can also buy a dress and combine it with a thin sweater or mini bolero jacket. Be sure that this kind of clothing style will help you to appear sweet as well as elegant.

When you wear your striped clothing with other clothing, be careful to choose plain colors. If you are overweight, use colors like dark blue. On the other hand, if you are thin, use white as a stripe color. If you want to be chic, you can use classic jackets with your striped-style clothing. In addition, don’t dismiss clothing with stripes in three colors.

Along with clothing, you can find striped hats, shoes and bags. Red is among the colors widely used in striped things in this summer. Even though some people find colored striped clothing courageous choices, it is obvious that it is very popular. There are many striped jackets, T-shirts and dresses on the market. Striped T-shirts are very popular this season.

Ships’ anchors are a theme widespread in this year’s clothing and accessories. Do not hesitate to buy striped clothing even as summer season approaches its end, because striped clothing will likely be popular in the fashion scene next summer as well.


*Reyhan Yazıcı Kızılağaç is a fashion designer.
 
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