J'AIME April 2021

FA S H I O N
Between the lines
IT’S TIME TO EARN YOUR FASHION STRIPES IN THE MOST
VERSATILE PRINT FOR SPRING, SAYS AMY NORBURY
HORIZONTAL or vertical, diagonal or zig-zag;
when it comes to prints, there’s one particular
standout as we head into the warmer months.
Fashion’s love affair with stripes is welldocumented,
with this perennial favourite
popping up in multiple guises from season to
season. From the preppiness of the ultra-classic
Breton stripe to the playful rainbows which make
up fashion giant Missoni’s signature look, it’s a
look which we’ve turned to time and time again.
And perhaps that’s part of the message behind
some of the trends which have emerged for
spring and summer; in times of uncertainty,
there’s comfort to be found in sticking to what
you know and making the most of what you
have. After all, most of us will have some stripey
numbers lurking in our wardrobes which can be
resurrected and refreshed for 2021.
So, how to wear your stripes this season? Well,
the bigger, the bolder, the better was the message
from the SS21 catwalks, where everyone from
Burberry to Bottega Veneta was toeing the line
with stripes galore.
The freshest way to incorporate stripes was a
case of ‘more is more’, with head-to-toe and
rainbow brights emerging as the most impactive
iterations.
Elsewhere, monochrome magic came into
its own as the pared-back palette offered an
elegantly wearable take on the trend.
Team a classic Breton striped top with widelegged
trousers for instant casual chic, opt for a
striped blazer as your spring outerwear of choice
or feel spring fresh with a striped midi dress,
perfect for dressing up or down as the occasion
demands.
For a bolder touch, look to animal prints; zebra
and tiger stripes offer a playful take on the trend,
or add a stripey splash with striped detailing on
block colour.
STRIPED MIDI DRESS IN LINEN BLEND, £70, MONSOON.
WWW.MONSOON.CO.UK
32 www.jaimemagazine.com