I LEARNED SO MUCH. Love hearing your how/why on stripes. I'm a puff sleeve or die person too, but as I'm typing this, I am probably more invested in stripes than I'd realized. Fascinating to note that they're a reliable seller, too.
Aww, thanks Jen! I love to hear that you are a ride or die puff sleeve, aren’t they the best?!?!?
Isn’t it crazy to see there are things in our closet that we are invested and we don’t even realize. It was eye opening to me as I wrote this and so glad to see it resonated with you too ♥️.
I find stripes unassumingly difficult to style and there is SO MUCH inspo here. You make it look so easily and you better believe I will be referring back for my stripe looks!!
Love this! Stripes can be a little dramatic, but now you’re armed and ready. Can’t wait to see how you show them who’s in charge. Jordyn, you're the best lady equipped for the challenge.
Truly, the nicest thing to hear from you, Sogole. Thank you!! I'm so glad it gave you a new way to think about something you already love. Consider yourself the valedictorian of Sturm University.
I LOVE stripes! Can’t ever get enough. Love them in my clothes, my interiors, my art. Your breakdown is so good, and your writing is so fun. Love your looks, especially those red railroad stripe shorts!
omg I am so excited to be enrolled in Sturm University and taking this Stripes 101 course; I hope I get an A. I'm here to say that the stripes in your closet are a star and I love how you began to notice that over the last few days. I'm really drawn to your railroad stripe outfits; those red Bermuda shorts are excellent! I hope you'll make this a series so I can work towards my degree😉
Kelly! I owe this entire post to you and your creative thinking that sparked it all. THANK YOU! I have no doubt in my mind you will be at the top of the class.
Railroad stripes are such an iconic staple and I love how the print can be reinterpreted a million times over and still feel fresh. Excellent choice.
Definitely ideating how this could be a series, stay tuned.
Evonnnnnnnnneeeeee Evonne Evonne. I could cry, I just love when I meet someone who is into my exact type of fun, and this is it 😂 Fashion and graphics and intelligent humor and talking about stripes, apparently! This breakdown was amazing, and I don’t own a single striped thing. But now I want to! Your green pants are so incredible, they are chic and fun and so you!!!
Thank you for taking me to school! I love the railroad stripe. Who knew there was so much to learn about the differences and powers of all the various stripes in my wardrobe? I’ve always been a little gun shy when it comes to stripes for some reason, but this made it feel so much less intimidating.
I really loved how you broke everything down in this post. The way you narrate how you put each look together is so helpful!
Thank you for your kind words about this post, Traci! It was a really fun one to write once I uncovered the powerful pattern I had been secretly accumulating.
It’s such a versatile print and has such great influence and power. Which is why I believe it works for everyone because of all the options. You can’t go wrong with any of them, but your love of Railroad is a good one. Classic perfection!
Thank you, Nina. I’m also obsessed with the long shorts and so glad you agree! What themes do you have emerging from your closet? Any secret surprises?
Ahahaha Professor Evonne, I loved this. Please teach a graduate class on stripes, or the History of Polka Dots, which I must always reference when I tell people I have a degree in Fashion Merchandising.
And hard agree, stripes are a perennial best seller. I associate your style with puff sleeves and ruffles, and now fruit and stripes. Keep it coming :)
Tina, you just earned tenure at Sturm University. I’d happily co-teach the History of Polka Dots with you any day! Always appreciate your eye and the way you champion the little parts of my style — puff sleeves, ruffles, fruit, stripes, and everything in between.
I've recently bought my first pair of linen pinstriped shorts from Monoprix (French version of Walmart) and now can't help but think it's a great way to add some pattern and "life" to an otherwise casual piece of clothing. Love how you've broken things down into the different types of stripes in this post!
Roxanne, I love this! Linen pinstriped shorts are such a thoughtful way to add pattern and personality to something casual, and from Monoprix, even better. Can never go wrong with a pinstripe. Truly a classic.
Your writing is amazing! I was just drafting a post on stripes but now I don’t need to because this is a masterclass 😘
Coming from an exceptional writer like you, Xue, you have no idea how much this comment means to me. Thank you!!!
I only scratched the surface here. I’d love to read your edit. I’m sure the draft your cooking up is fantastic. Post away!
Aww, im so honoured!
This was such a fun read and I especially appreciate all your takes on this. Your outfits are amazing!
Blushing 😊
I LEARNED SO MUCH. Love hearing your how/why on stripes. I'm a puff sleeve or die person too, but as I'm typing this, I am probably more invested in stripes than I'd realized. Fascinating to note that they're a reliable seller, too.
Aww, thanks Jen! I love to hear that you are a ride or die puff sleeve, aren’t they the best?!?!?
Isn’t it crazy to see there are things in our closet that we are invested and we don’t even realize. It was eye opening to me as I wrote this and so glad to see it resonated with you too ♥️.
I love this!! I felt like I was in my fashion classes again. Love the striped pants, top, and long short. Give me all the stripes!! This is amazing ❤️
Aw, thanks Ginny!! Give me all the stripes too. I might have a problem…
Same 🤣🤣
I find stripes unassumingly difficult to style and there is SO MUCH inspo here. You make it look so easily and you better believe I will be referring back for my stripe looks!!
Love this! Stripes can be a little dramatic, but now you’re armed and ready. Can’t wait to see how you show them who’s in charge. Jordyn, you're the best lady equipped for the challenge.
Omg Evonne I am truly obsessed. I am also a stripes fanatic but I never thought about them this way!! Sturm University is the best.
Truly, the nicest thing to hear from you, Sogole. Thank you!! I'm so glad it gave you a new way to think about something you already love. Consider yourself the valedictorian of Sturm University.
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I LOVE stripes! Can’t ever get enough. Love them in my clothes, my interiors, my art. Your breakdown is so good, and your writing is so fun. Love your looks, especially those red railroad stripe shorts!
Love having a kindred stripe enthusiast in the mix. Thanks so much for reading!
You look fabulous in each outfit!
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omg I am so excited to be enrolled in Sturm University and taking this Stripes 101 course; I hope I get an A. I'm here to say that the stripes in your closet are a star and I love how you began to notice that over the last few days. I'm really drawn to your railroad stripe outfits; those red Bermuda shorts are excellent! I hope you'll make this a series so I can work towards my degree😉
Kelly! I owe this entire post to you and your creative thinking that sparked it all. THANK YOU! I have no doubt in my mind you will be at the top of the class.
Railroad stripes are such an iconic staple and I love how the print can be reinterpreted a million times over and still feel fresh. Excellent choice.
Definitely ideating how this could be a series, stay tuned.
Evonnnnnnnnneeeeee Evonne Evonne. I could cry, I just love when I meet someone who is into my exact type of fun, and this is it 😂 Fashion and graphics and intelligent humor and talking about stripes, apparently! This breakdown was amazing, and I don’t own a single striped thing. But now I want to! Your green pants are so incredible, they are chic and fun and so you!!!
EMILY!!! You are going to make me cry. What an incredibly sweet note and comment to receive from you.
When can we have a shopping date to infuse some stripes into your wardrobe?!?! Future post in the making…
Thank you for taking me to school! I love the railroad stripe. Who knew there was so much to learn about the differences and powers of all the various stripes in my wardrobe? I’ve always been a little gun shy when it comes to stripes for some reason, but this made it feel so much less intimidating.
I really loved how you broke everything down in this post. The way you narrate how you put each look together is so helpful!
Loved this!!! Off to go reflect on my stripes…
Thank you for your kind words about this post, Traci! It was a really fun one to write once I uncovered the powerful pattern I had been secretly accumulating.
It’s such a versatile print and has such great influence and power. Which is why I believe it works for everyone because of all the options. You can’t go wrong with any of them, but your love of Railroad is a good one. Classic perfection!
Love love love. Those long shorts - chefs kiss. I’m also always somehow surprised at themes that emerge in my closet
Thank you, Nina. I’m also obsessed with the long shorts and so glad you agree! What themes do you have emerging from your closet? Any secret surprises?
Actually lots of feminine tops that I struggle wearing!
The Chloé-fueled femininity revival is everywhere. Feels like a post in the making, Nina! Time to dust off those tops!
Ooooo yessssss 🙌🏼🙌🏼
Ahahaha Professor Evonne, I loved this. Please teach a graduate class on stripes, or the History of Polka Dots, which I must always reference when I tell people I have a degree in Fashion Merchandising.
And hard agree, stripes are a perennial best seller. I associate your style with puff sleeves and ruffles, and now fruit and stripes. Keep it coming :)
Tina, you just earned tenure at Sturm University. I’d happily co-teach the History of Polka Dots with you any day! Always appreciate your eye and the way you champion the little parts of my style — puff sleeves, ruffles, fruit, stripes, and everything in between.
I've recently bought my first pair of linen pinstriped shorts from Monoprix (French version of Walmart) and now can't help but think it's a great way to add some pattern and "life" to an otherwise casual piece of clothing. Love how you've broken things down into the different types of stripes in this post!
Roxanne, I love this! Linen pinstriped shorts are such a thoughtful way to add pattern and personality to something casual, and from Monoprix, even better. Can never go wrong with a pinstripe. Truly a classic.