For the Love of Stripes

Diving into my favorite pattern.

From beach umbrellas to matching pajama sets— you can find stripes just about anywhere you look nowadays. Even though they’ve taken on many different cultural definitions and relevance through the years, it’s one of the most neutral-looking patterns that still offers a bit more personality. Whether you’re wearing them or styling them in your home, you can customize them to your liking; thick or thin lines, color palette, vertical or horizontal, each identifying factor is just as important as the next.

I’m not sure when my immediate attraction to stripes began but subconsciously my eye is always scanning for them. Whether it’s the pair of socks rolled up in my drawer or the vintage piece on the rack at a flea market, I’m convinced that stripes and I have a magnetic pull to one another.

MOOD BOARD TO SET THE STAGE:

As seen on Pinterest.

WEARING STRIPES:

I ended up styling stripes a lot this week for research purposes but also because I can’t resist really leaning into a theme.

While shuffling through my closet, I noticed quite a few ‘Breton’ pieces: thick horizontal lines on basic top (t-shirts and tanks) that are commonly tied to the sailor or French aesthetic. But my most popular stripe style is tied between the classic pencil or pinstripe, always in a joyful color scheme and mainly on collared button downs or long skirts.

These versions allow for easy-dressing especially as the temperatures rise, intensifying my craving for an ice cream cone and a trip to the beach.

The Modern t-shirt by Kule, Arc Pants by Le Bon Shoppe, Jada Woven Ballet Flats by Freda Salvador, Santa Croce Tote by Dragon Diffusion.

Raft stripe skirt by Toast, Knit cream tank by Short Sentence, Paula Babies by Sezane and Small Vittoria Tote by Reformation.

Striped tank by Short Sentence, Tie Pants by Brooke Callahan, Paula Babies and striped canvas tote by Sezane.

FINDING STRIPES AT HOME:

Everybody Tissue Box by Dusen Dusen in our living room during golden hour.

Regency Striped Ochre Wallpaper by Burke Decor in our tiny bathroom.

European Striped Linen Duvet Set by Quince featuring my favorite vintage striped button up stuffed in my Santa Croce Tote by Dragon Diffusion.

A WISHLIST OF STRIPES:

I know that I’ve used the word stripes over a dozen time since the start of this newsletter (sorry!) but it wouldn’t feel complete without compiling a wishlist filled with striped eye candy.

Row 1: Pop Button Down by Donni, Striped Geelong Crewneck by &Daughter, Her Varsity Sock by Le Bon Shoppe, Franklin Bath Towel by Baina

Row 2: Velvet Bolster Pillow by Beklina, Terry Towel by Tekla, Pop Pant by Donni, Amara Dress by Paloma Wool.

Until next time,

xo - Paige