20 Ways to Wear Your Stripes This Season

Courtesy of Jcrew

Stripes are a necessity in every Southern girl's closet. From classic and nautical to bold and textured, stripes come in many different sizes and colors. The right stripe can even become a neutral that pairs well with other patterns. And colors. Don’t be afraid to mix your stripes with a bold yellow or a hot pink. Vibrant is always the best way to welcome spring. From top to bottom, we’ve got every stripe to brighten your wardrobe.

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A Little Ruffle

Courtesy of Jcrew

This classic pattern gets a feminine touch with ruffles around the arms and neck.

Buy It: Ruffle-Trim Top in Striped Cotton Poplin, $59.50; jcrew.com

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Dress with Flair

Courtesy of Ann Taylor

This boatneck dress has an extra bit of interest with the double flare sleeves.

Buy It: Striped Ponte Flare Sleeve Dress, $129; anntaylor.com

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Loose Tee

Courtesy of Loft

This loose fit cotton tee is perfect for days you are running errands. Pair with yellow or teal for a modern touch.

Buy It: Striped Cotton Boatneck Tee, $39.50; loft.com

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Working Stripes

Courtesy of Banana Republic

With pockets and a fun zig in the stripe, this skirt will be a playful addition to your work wardrobe.

Buy It: Stripe Twill Midi Skirt, $118; bananarepublic.com

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Cooler Nights

Courtesy of Jcrew

Spring doesn't always mean hot weather. This sweater is a great transition piece for cooler nights when the sun goes down.

Buy It: Off-the-Shoulder Striped Sweater, $89.50; jcrew.com

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Stipes for a Cause

Courtesy of Jcrew

Show your support for the whales with this shirt. 50% of the retail price goes to the Wildlife Conservation Society.

Buy It: Wildlife Conservation Sociey Whale T-Shirt, $45; jcrew.com

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April Showers

Courtesy of Talbots

Bring a little joy to those rainy spring days with this adorable striped raincoat.

Buy It: Striped Hooded Raincoat, $159; talbots.com

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Cutout in the Sun

Courtesy of Loft

With soft cotton and a cutout back, this easy dress is perfect for going from brunch to the beach.

Buy It: Striped Cutout Drawstring Tee Dress, $69.50; loft.com

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A Stripe in My Step

Courtesy of Talbots

Stiped flats for spring? Yes, please! These espadrilles come in 2 different striped colors and 3 solid colors.

Buy It: Ivy Tassel Espadrille Flats Awning Stripe, $89.50; talbots.com

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Lilly Loves Stripes

Courtesy of Lilly Pulitzer

Known for colorful patterns, Lilly Pulitzer couldn't make a stripe shirt without pizazz.

Buy It: Waverly Top in Bright Navy Serene Stripe, $78; lillypulitzer.com

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Ready for the Beach

Courtesy of Jcrew

Stripes just scream beach and this one-piece swimsuit is a classic.

Buy It: One-Shoulder One-Piece Swimsuit in Classic Stripe, $118; jcrew.com

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Date Night Dress

Courtesy of Nordstrom

This cotton chambray stripe dress is perfect for a date night or a day-time wedding.

Buy It: Eliza J Cotton Fit and Flare Dress, $158; nordstrom.com

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Spring Stripes

Courtesy of Ann Taylor

This tunic is perfect for spring parties with bold green stripes and a hint of pale pink.

Buy It: Striped Popover Tunic, $79.50; anntaylor.com

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On Purpose

Courtesy of Kate Spade

This striped canvas tote is part of Kate Spade's On Purpose line. The bag has been handcrafted by the artisans of masoro: 150 talented rwandan women reshaping the lives of 20,000 people in their community.

Buy It: On Purpose Canvas Tote, $128; katespade.com

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Party in the Back

Courtesy of Loft

From the front, you're just wearing a regular white t-shirt. Turn around and you have a flowy, striped surprise.

Buy It: Striped Mixed Media Swing Tee, $39.50; loft.com

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Flowers and Stripes

Courtesy of Nordstrom

This pleated, tea-length skirt is adorned with bold, nautical stripes and and vribrant, pink blooms.

Buy It: Eliza J Floral Stripe Midi Skirt, $148; nordstrom.com

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Sandy Stripes

Courtesy of Francesca's

The khaki stipes playoff jewel-tones in this off the shoulder top. Dress it up with a dark denim and wedge sandals for a night out, or dress it down with shorts and some flats for a day by the beach.

Buy It: Hazel Off the Shoulder Multi Striped Top, $38; francescas.com

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Textured Tunic

Courtesy of Anthropologie

This cotton tunic even as a hint of a chevron in the stripe.

Buy It: Holding Horses Miette Textured Tunic Dress, $148; anthropologie.com

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Light as a Feather

Courtesy of Gap

This soft cotton-blend tee comes in multiple shades.

Buy It: Stripe Long Sleeve Feather Tee, $29.95; gap.com

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Embroidered Details

Courtesy of Nordstrom

This sweet top comes with an elastic neckline so it can be worn on or off the shoulders. Contrasting navy embroidery adds extra interest.

Buy It: THML Embroidered Print Off the Shoulder Top, $93; nordstrom.com

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Loose Tee

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Working Stripes

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Stipes for a Cause

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April Showers

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Cutout in the Sun

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A Stripe in My Step

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Lilly Loves Stripes

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Ready for the Beach

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Date Night Dress

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Spring Stripes

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On Purpose

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Party in the Back

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Flowers and Stripes

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