Mixed Fashion Design: striped

Saturday, June 14, 2008

Ok, so here's the deal...I love blazers...and I love stripes. Put them together and I'm in total outerwear heaven. I prefer big, bold stripes that you can you can spot from a mile away but I can also appreciate the chic simplicity of subtle stripes.

I've had a thing for striped blazers for a long time but I hadn't fed my lust in a while when I stumbled on Captured Lives' blog and saw a photo of her wearing this wonderful vintage one.

That pretty much instantly reignited my desire and now I really want one again. So off I went a huntin' for striped blazers available online and I found a few of them ranging in price from under US$20 to a little over US$100.

I probably still won't be getting one any time soon but sharing with you helps me feel a tad better. Just a tad...

Ben Sherman Cassy Striped Two Button Blazer
Price: US$29.97
http://www.smartbargains.com/go.sb?pagename=prod&fcloc=product&deptid=9&catid=103&prodid=1411481214&aid=74&program=13244

Oasis Triple Striped Blazer Jacket
Price: UK £65.00 (US$140.60)
http://www.asos.com/Oasis/Oasis-Triple-Striped-Blazer-Jacket/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=243739&clr=MultiBlue&SearchQuery=oasis+blazer&sh=0

Patriot Striped Poplin Blazer
Price: US$34.99 US$http://www.shop.com/Patriot_Striped_Poplin_Blazer-48877521-63554760-p!.shtml?sourceid=298

Lauren Ralph Lauren Petites Vertical Stripe Sweater Jacket
Price: US$126.75
http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=304154&CategoryID=32502&LinkType=EverGreen

Striped Blazer
Price: US$19.99
http://www.chadwicks.com/clothing/Striped-Blazer.aspx?PfId=103005&DeptId=8400&ProductTypeId=1&PurchaseType=0

Stripe Blazer
Price: UK £65.00 (US$140.60)
http://www.oli.co.uk/Web/main/productdisplay.asp?An=673&Ntt=stripe&A=38D411%5F12&N=673+697+715+426+4294967118&Nty=1&Nao=0&Au=P%5FMasterItem&Nu=P%5FMasterItem&Ntx=mode%2Bmatchallpartial&Ns=P%5FColour%7C0%7C%7CP%5FSize%7C0&Ntk=PRIMARY

Although ideal, you don't need to go sailing on a yacht to wear this look. These stripes have been blowing up in stores all over this season and as classic and sophisticated is always in style, I doubt they will ever fully go away.

As is the case with any trend, don't go overboard with this style (no pun intended). One striped item of clothing at a time will make you look more chic, less overzealous sailor girl. Knowing what suits you is essential; clothing with stripes, in any direction, may not suit everyone.

Here are a few picks you may be interested in.