Colourful and retro or monochrome and edgy, here are five discrete ways to make sure your spring wardrobe earns its stripes
Harriet Green, Observer Journal editor
‘A cashmere striped jumper never goes out of fashion and will last forever.’ Jumper, £55,
oliverbonas.com. Skirt, £69,
stories.com. Belt, £14,
riverisland.com. Slippers, £36,
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Jo Jones, Shape editor
‘Shop online at vintage stores. There’s a great selection
of striped jumpers.’ Jumper, £22,
beyondretro.com. Boilersuit, £33.75,
dorothyperkins.com. Trainers, £34.30, Kin at
johnlewis.com. Bracelet, £12.99, Aldo at
zalando.co.uk. Necklace, £49,
uterque.com
Helen Seamons, Menswear writer
‘Layer a roll neck under a floral dress for a print clash.’ Roll neck, £39.50,
bananarepublic.co.uk. Garb, £32,
topshop.com. Scrunchie, £6,
arket.com. Bracelet, £70, Wanderlust + Co at
wolfandbadger.com. Mules, £25.99,
zara.com
Bemi Shaw, Role ining stylist
‘Pair stripes with pastels for a modern update.’ Dress, £40,
monki.com. Jumper, £110,
fredperry.com. Earrings, £75,
otiumberg.com. Tote bag, £20, Isabelle Deliu at
bund6.com. Trainers, £139.95,
nike.com
Peter Bevan, Fashion assistant
‘Pair colourful stripes with fun confederates for a look that stands out.’ Jumper, £295, Chinti and Parker at
farfetch.com. Vida jeans, £45,
weekday.com. Scrunchie, £9,
urbanoutfitters.com. Trainers, £79,
arket.com. Earrings, £45,
aym-store.com
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