Good afternoon, Tuesday. It's a cool day in NY but a lovely one for strolls with Khan around the hood. Right now he's sleeping on his side enjoying the cool breeze. Cherish quiet moments with that little guy.
So as someone who has always watched trends, it's hard not to notice when there's a blip on the radar when it comes to recognizing a pattern, or really, a trend. For me, it's always most clear in fashion, because I'm constantly monitoring what's in the stores and what's online in all of my favorite blogs and sources of fashion knowledge.
Maybe you've also noticed a few things happening for Spring- the kick crop jean is a huge silhouette as is the off the shoulder top or dress. Another thing I've noticed taking over are stripes- particularly blue and white striped vertical lines showing up on just about everything, and looking best in crisp cotton shirting and dresses for a play on menswear that manages to feel super feminine.
Rag and Bone's version below:
And this one from MDS Stripes is a cute little take on the shirt dress, with a feminine wrap. I love a shirt dress for summer- such an easy way to look buttoned up. Other cute versions from this great brand here as well, love the drop waist dress, cute skirt, and of course the off the shoulder and stripes double hitter to drive home not one but two trends:
Also dig this version from Scotch and Soda below:
And this one from Vince is a nice version of an easy popover tunic which would also look great with white jeans and a belt.
Oh and this cute little ruffled number from Club Monaco is great for summer BBQs and afternoons in the sun.
And can't leave out my fav, Comme des Garcons sold on J. Crew's site, who always cuts a great shirt and that logo is dear to my heart. Obviously this iconic brand does not come cheap, but there are so many great versions of stripes at all price points to help you nail this trend.
As for me? I'd rock the trend with an oversized men's shirt featuring said stripes (raid your man's closet for sure), half tucked into jeans with some flat or block heeled sandals and aviators, and a bag from Claire Vivier who does the cutest straw bags, clutches, and boho totes for Summer. Something so satisfying about stripes, and vertical stripes are most certainly more figure friendly than their horizontal counterpart. Love the nods to preppy and menswear influence and checks my boxes for brightening up your face in the warmer months. Check out these cool street smart looks below- substitute a striped shirt for any of the solids and you're good to go. Plus loving a tightly knotted small scarf to make it less yachtsy totsy, and more Parisian chicaroo.
So why not try this trend spotted in the stores and on the streets of my beloved city? Cause that's what's up this always on the lookout kind of Tuesday in the 718. Yours, in keeping it fresh for Spring. XO